As the author of a travel blog, I usually write about exactly that. So you might ask yourself, “what do ancestry and genealogy have to do with traveling?! Why is she posting about this?” Well- I’m here to tell you exactly what this Ancestry DNA test is, what it told me about myself, and how it has impacted me, my world view, and fueled my desire to travel even more. I like to think of myself…
Tip #1: Venice – Ride a Gondola by Night Everyone who goes to Italy wants to ride a gondola, and why not? It can be fun, romantic, and a great way to beat the heat and see the sights. Going in the peak of the day off of the main canal though is a bad idea! The gondoliers will hike up prices, making it almost outrageous. If you wait until sunset or early nightfall, and…
Every year, thousands of American college students make their way down to Central America to study abroad in the beautiful country of Costa Rica. With an overwhelming amount of college credit study-abroad courses available, it can be difficult to narrow down your choice and decide which company to go with. That's where I come in! I have listed here the top ten reasons to study abroad in Heredia, Costa Rica, and why you should specifically go with the company…
While this post is not about traveling to far off or exotic destinations, I decided to share this with everyone due to the display of interest and number of questions I have received on social media. Without further ado, here it is, a special post dedicated to the details of our travel theme wedding in Cincinnati! [gallery type="circle" link="none" ids="534,533,532"] For my husband John and I, travel has always been a big element of our…
Gazing out at the ethereal landscape, I feel like I am on a different planet. What appears to be sand, or maybe even snow, continues endlessly on. The waves of heat create eerie shapes on the horizon, and the stillness around me makes me realize how vast and unique this place really is. While it may feel like I have transported myself to another world, I have not. We are simply standing in the middle…
So you've found yourself with a week of vacation, and you came to the brilliant conclusion that you want to visit Costa Rica. What all can you comfortably fit into a 9-10 day trip? Lucky for you, I spent two months in Costa Rica during a study-abroad trip, and I will tell you! After perusing guidebooks, reading online travel forums, and talking to locals and visitors alike, here is the itinerary I developed. With somewhat…
Colombia is a beautiful country filled with friendly people, stunning landscapes, and a rich culture. Unfortunately though, it is also a bit misunderstood. Its reputation from the violence in the 1990’s does not seem to have left it just yet. When I decided to go to Colombia, the main reactions I got from people initially included things like “OMG! Why?” “Is it even safe?” “You are going to get shot!” “What will you even do there?!”-…
Back in 2012 I found myself living in Valencia, Spain- and a trip to Montanejos was one of the first day-trips I took out of the city with a few friends of mine. Check out the details below!: It was finally time to begin our “day-trip” out of Valencia with the tour company Do-Valencia. I hoped this tour would give us a chance to see a different aspect of the region, and that it would…
In case you weren't already in on the news, Valencia is a gorgeous Mediterranean city on the east coast of Spain. It's not typically a common stop on the usual tourism circuit in the country however, with most travelers opting to visit nearby Barcelona instead. For anyone who makes the great decision to visit this city though- it certainly won't disappoint! I'll admit- I'm a little bit obsessed. After studying abroad there during college, and spending a year living…
