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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One of Dublin’s Best Walks: A Tiny, Red Lighthouse
Faced with a sunny spring weekend over the Easter holiday, with level five lockdown restrictions, I decided to make the most out of the warm (ish) weather by exploring more of Dublin on foot. On my list of things to see since moving to Dubin a year ago? One of the city's most recognizable landmarks, … Continue reading One of Dublin’s Best Walks: A Tiny, Red Lighthouse
The Best Part of Life in Dublin: Sunset Cliff Walks After Work
Back when I lived in New York City, I'd consider any day I was able to go for a run in Central Park before or after work a highlight of my week. While I lived only a few blocks from the park in both my Upper East Side and Harlem apartments, this was also a … Continue reading The Best Part of Life in Dublin: Sunset Cliff Walks After Work
Gallivanting Captivating Connemara, Ireland’s Most Beautiful Region
Located on the west coast of County Galway, Connemara is widely known for its exceptional natural beauty. In this craggy region at the edge of Europe, you'll find soaring mountains, gorgeous coastlines, quaint villages and majestic fjords. Much of the region's wild beauty is the result of its remote location, and often harsh weather conditions. … Continue reading Gallivanting Captivating Connemara, Ireland’s Most Beautiful Region
Ireland’s Far Less Visited, Yet Stunning Cliffs: Kilkee Cliffs
You'd be hard pressed to find anyone visiting Ireland for the first time that isn't interested in seeing the Cliffs of Moher. Waves crashing into rocks, cliff edges towering overhead, The Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland’s most visited and unique attractions. Part of a dramatic stretch of coastline, 14 km of cliffside trail … Continue reading Ireland’s Far Less Visited, Yet Stunning Cliffs: Kilkee Cliffs
5 Reasons I Can’t Wait to Return to Iceland
Iceland is dreamy. Ethereal landscapes guarantee a wonder-filled vacation. Natural hot springs, breathtaking waterfalls and volcanoes- talk about an explorer’s paradise. With a rugged, out of this world terrain, Iceland is unlike anything you've ever seen. Back in December 2015, a friend and I planned a visit to Iceland, hoping a winter visit would better … Continue reading 5 Reasons I Can’t Wait to Return to Iceland
3 Can’t Miss Coastal Walks in Sydney
When you picture Sydney, chances are you envision the opera house, Harbour Bridge, or gorgeous beaches. Not too many first time visitors are drawn to the city for its hiking trails. Sydneysiders will tell you otherwise though- there are dozens of walking and hiking trails in Sydney, and the area around the city. And, many … Continue reading 3 Can’t Miss Coastal Walks in Sydney
72 Hours in Cairns, Australia: Where Rainforest Meets Reef
Cairns is perfectly situated on Australia's eastern coast. Far up in north Queensland, it overlooks the marine wonder that is the Great Barrier Reef, and the tropical climates of the Daintree Rainforest. Queensland seems to have it all- idyllic islands, ancient rainforest, wildlife experiences that cue Australia, and of course, the Great Barrier Reef. One … Continue reading 72 Hours in Cairns, Australia: Where Rainforest Meets Reef
An Afternoon in Aussie Paradise: Exploring the Best of Noosa
Noosa, a small town along the Sunshine Coast, was one of our favourite, albeit brief, stops in Oz. Originally planning our two month road trip around the country, Noosa wasn't even on our radar as a place to stop. Not because it's not magical and worthy of a visit, but because we didn't think we'd … Continue reading An Afternoon in Aussie Paradise: Exploring the Best of Noosa
The Ultimate Guide to 7 Days Road Tripping Western Australia
The real Australia is out of the cities. Whilst places like Sydney and Melbourne are great, the highlight of any trip to Oz are its natural wonders- the wildlife, the Great Barrier Reef, the thousands of beaches, and beautiful bush. Western Australia is about as far away as you can get- Perth is even known … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to 7 Days Road Tripping Western Australia