A pre-post note: I don't need to reference the latest COVID-19 statistics to convey how severe the situation is globally. Many would consider theme parks in Orlando operating to be a controversial issue, and back in July, I was one of them. After a few days at Disney in early December, I can say I … Continue reading Honest Recap: What It Was Like to Visit Disney World in 2020
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The Best Places I Visited in 2020
6 countries (2 of which were new to me), 21 cities, 6 sims, 9 flights, 19 beds slept in, 131 blog posts, seemingly endless dalgona coffee, adapting to a 'new normal' under the guise of a pandemic, and a relocation to start a new job in Ireland. For so many of us, 2020 started as … Continue reading The Best Places I Visited in 2020
The Most Magical Time to Wear Ears: Christmas at Disney
Isn't the saying, 'Dis the season? 😉 In all seriousness, spending a magical time of the year, the holiday season, at the most magical place on earth is incredible. House of Mouse spares no detail when it comes to decor- it's stunning- and with so many special events and delicious treats at the parks, Christmas … Continue reading The Most Magical Time to Wear Ears: Christmas at Disney
#Take12Trips: December
December, the most wonderful time of the year. Despite the fact I'm not a cold weather fan, I am a fan of holiday cheer. One of the first trips I began dreaming about when I moved to London last January? Exploring Europe’s Christmas markets. Even though it’d be almost a year before the trip happened, … Continue reading #Take12Trips: December
Exploring Tokyo DisneySea
With only four days to explore the sprawling metropolis that is Tokyo, we were undecided about dedicating a half day to visit Disney right up until the day we went. But, being a huge Disney fan since my wee little whippersnapper days, I knew I'd regret not visiting Disney while in Japan. Choosing to visit … Continue reading Exploring Tokyo DisneySea
#Take12Trips: February
I know February is a short month, but it seems like it flew by in no time. I'd originally planed on doing a day trip to Oxford in between my return from Edinburgh and a trip to the States at the end of the month, but, you know, life happens. The good news though? I … Continue reading #Take12Trips: February
A Fairytale Day at Neuschwanstein
During a September visit to Europe this past fall, I was in Munich for five days to coincide with Oktoberfest. Even though the festival was the main reason we chose to visit Munich as part of the trip, I knew Munich and Bavaria had a lot to offer, and was excited to explore as much … Continue reading A Fairytale Day at Neuschwanstein
Where to Drink in Disney World
Walt Disney World conjures up images of kids in strollers, characters roaming the parks and a lot of mouse shaped things. And, sure enough, as soon as you walk into the parks, you feel like a kid again- you're excited to get your picture taken with Pluto, wait in line for Space Mountain, and buy … Continue reading Where to Drink in Disney World
#Take12Trips: January
The first month of 2016 saw me spending a lot of time in Florida, so I'd say we're off to a good start. 😉 Kicked off the New Year by spending a few days in Orlando with some friends from college. It was a great, low-key weekend spent relaxing, walking around lakes, playing golf, and visiting wineries. … Continue reading #Take12Trips: January