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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A Day Driving Ireland’s Most Visited Destination, Ring of Kerry
No question, Ireland is well known for its soaring cliffs and jaw-dropping seascapes. Coastal sites like Cliffs of Moher, the Causeway Coast (Northern Ireland) and Ring of Kerry attract millions of visitors annually. These sites are popular for good reason- they're unbelievably beautiful. Ring of Kerry, in particular, is one of Ireland's most popular scenic … Continue reading A Day Driving Ireland’s Most Visited Destination, Ring of Kerry
The ‘Can’t Miss’ Guide to Northern Ireland’s Most Beautiful Places
Ah, Northern Ireland- Game of Thrones country. Even if the tv show isn't your thing (I've only watched up to season six), there's no denying the beauty of the Causeway Coast. Regarded as one of the most beautiful drives in the world, it's the kind of rugged coastline you won't see anywhere else in the … Continue reading The ‘Can’t Miss’ Guide to Northern Ireland’s Most Beautiful Places
Exploring Achill Island, Ireland’s Hidden Gem
Oh Achill Island. A place where sheep rule the roads. The biggest of the Irish Islands, and the most populated, likely because of easy access between the island mainland. Lest we forget to mention, one most beautiful beaches I've seen in Europe. Achill Island was a place I didn't even know I needed to visit … Continue reading Exploring Achill Island, Ireland’s Hidden Gem
A Delightful Day in Dingle, Ireland
The Dingle peninsula is, inarguably, one of the most beautiful places in Ireland. The first time I road tripped around Ireland, we only had a few days, which didn't leave time to head out to the Dingle peninsula. Since that trip, I've listened to others go on about how wonderful of a place it is, … Continue reading A Delightful Day in Dingle, Ireland
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 Ultimate Guide to Seeing the Best of The Great Ocean Road on a Day Trip from Melbourne
Australia's Great Ocean Road is home to heart-stoppingly gorgeous coastlines, thundering waterfalls, and lush rainforests. A long stretch of southern coastline, the Great Ocean Road begins about an hour outside of Melbourne and continues through the bottom of the state. Perhaps the best part of the Great Ocean Road (GOR)? It's completely feasible to visit … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Seeing the Best of The Great Ocean Road on a Day Trip from Melbourne
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
Hanging with Kangaroos on Oz’s Most Beautiful Beach
The single thing I cared about the most when visiting Australia? Seeing a kangaroo. And not in a zoo- in the wild. Knowing that we'd spend two months traversing Oz, road tripping for at least half of it, hoping to cross paths with a roo didn't seem so far stretched. To better our chances of … Continue reading Hanging with Kangaroos on Oz’s Most Beautiful Beach
One Week to See the Best of New Zealand’s South Island
A trip to New Zealand really is a trip to Middle Earth. It's a country with landscapes that'll make you pinch yourself to check you're not dreaming. It may be small, but New Zealand sure packs a punch with epic mountains, volcanoes, glaciers and rugged beaches. Saying the South Island is an exquisitely beautiful place … Continue reading One Week to See the Best of New Zealand’s South Island