Growing up in small town Pennsylvania, travelling to Australia seemed like a dream trip. So far from the United States, I imagined if I ever made it there, I'd need to see and do everything possible in only a week or two. In reality, I was fortunate to have nearly two months to road trip … Continue reading A ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Two Week Trip to Australia
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Dublin’s Best Coffee Spots: 20 Spots for the City’s Best Brew
Years ago, when I visited Dublin for the first time, I did what I normally do my first time visiting a new city- looked up recommended things to see and do, and set about to explore. Being such a bona fide cold brew fanatic, and someone who genuinely enjoys good espresso, especially in the form … Continue reading Dublin’s Best Coffee Spots: 20 Spots for the City’s Best Brew
Mini City Guide: The Best Spots in Belfast
Belfast, a city previously defined by The Troubles, is quick becoming a destination worthy of a city break. Slowly rising from its dark past, Belfast is less crowded and cheaper than Dublin. On my first visit to Belfast several years ago, I was excited to explore a new city, and see more of the beautiful … Continue reading Mini City Guide: The Best Spots in Belfast
Irish Castles, Lush Greenways and Stunning Hikes: A Weekend in Waterford
Many travellers coming to Ireland haven't heard of Waterford. Often overlooked, Waterford is, in my opinion, one of the best places to visit in Ireland. Known as the Deise, pronounced "Day-sha", Waterford is named after the ancient Celtic tribe who settled in the area years ago. Dating back to the start of the 10th century, … Continue reading Irish Castles, Lush Greenways and Stunning Hikes: A Weekend in Waterford
The Return of #Take12Trips, January 2021
365 days in a year, 52 weekends, a lot of time to travel. Back in 2016, when I first started blogging as a way to document my travels, I started a blog series called #Take12Trips. It's a continuation of the only resolution I made in 2016, a promise to commit to doing something new (to me) … Continue reading The Return of #Take12Trips, January 2021
A Guide to Savannah’s Two Sides, Soulful & Spooky
The essence of Savannah curves through the city. Oak trees covered with dangling Spanish moss. Historic homes with beautiful iron details. Unwavering southern hospitality. A burgeoning food and drink scene. And, of course, historical markers on what seems like every street. It's said to be one of the most haunted cities in America, and at … Continue reading A Guide to Savannah’s Two Sides, Soulful & Spooky
Beautiful Brunswick, Visiting Coastal Georgia
If you read the title of this post, and thought, 'Brunswick? Where is that in Georgia?', we are one in the same. When my sister announced she was moving to Brunswick for a job opportunity in September 2020, the first thing I did was look up where Brunswick was. Having been to Georgia on several … Continue reading Beautiful Brunswick, Visiting Coastal Georgia
The Ultimate Guide to a Week in Japan
Japan is one of the world's most beautiful countries. From modern, bustling metropolises to smaller, zen-esque towns, Japan is where the future meets the past. Exploring Japan for a week, I couldn't get over how timeless everything felt. Until I travelled extensively in 2019, Japan was at the very top of my 'favorite places in … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to a Week in Japan
The Ultimate First Timers Guide to Amsterdam
Oh, Amsterdam. A city that captured my heart the first time I visited, and has lured me back many times since then. Houses are tilted. Stairs are steep. Houseboats bob. Candles burn in all the eateries. Bicycles outnumber cars. City lights twinkle on the canals. A city on canals, Amsterdam is easy explored by foot, boat or … Continue reading The Ultimate First Timers Guide to Amsterdam
Where to Find the Best Coffee in Amsterdam
You know those places you fall a bit more in love with every time you visit? The Netherlands will always be one of those for me. Since my first visit in 2015, I've tried to venture back at least once a year (a feat which living in Europe made easy, pre-COVID days). Amsterdam has to … Continue reading Where to Find the Best Coffee in Amsterdam