If you find yourself in Tirana in the heat of summer, you know how hot those Balkan summers can get! A visit to Durres Beach, Albania is the perfect solution! Only a 40 minute drive from Tirana, Durres (Beach) is situated on the Adriatic coast. When I traveled there with my husband, it felt like a hidden gem. Not only is it incredibly affordable- but the beach is quiet, the water is warm, and there…
This post shows the details of my “welcome to the world” travel themed baby shower. I'd always envisioned this theme, and loved seeing it come to life! The original goal was to host this at a neighborhood clubhouse, but we had to have it in an outdoor venue (this was 2020). I think it still turned out beautifully! See my travel-themed wedding here! Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book…
Visiting the ancient lands of the Inca, but not sure where to start? It can be overwhelming, but I can help! This is my ultimate Peru travel itinerary, plus a little bit of Bolivia and Chile. Once I graduated college, I did a 3 week backpacking trip to these places. Most people may not have that kind of time, so this itinerary can be chunked into smaller visits too! Some links in this post are…
So, you want to visit the land of Pura Vida? Whether you're planning a self-guided adventure or browsing tours to Costa Rica: What all can you comfortably fit into a 7-10 day Costa Rica itinerary? Here is the budget friendly Costa Rica itinerary I suggest. After visiting 3 times and spending over 12 weeks here, this route has my stamp of approval! With just 7-10 days, this self-guided itinerary shows the variety this country offers. It's…
One of my favorite travel experiences ever is my ten day road trip through Scotland. During that time, I fell in love with Edinburgh! It might even be my favorite city in all of Europe- now I just can't stop going back to visit. Happily, I found a way to get myself back to Scotland! I added time in London this time around- and brought our 3 year old along with us. We spent 3 days…
During our recent family road trip through the UK (starting in London, heading to Wales, and ending in Scotland), we spent some time in the stunning Scottish highlands of Glencoe. When it came to finding lodging, we stayed at the beautiful Isles of Glencoe Hotel. Just a short drive away to all of the main natural sights and nearby hikes, it is the perfect base for highland adventure, or even a relaxing retreat! [caption id="attachment_5777"…
Of course I normally blog about travel, but I figured I’d dive into writing about my second favorite topic… CATS! As a self proclaimed “crazy cat lady”, I am of course very qualified to talk about this important topic! I have two manx cats, and they are spoiled by the epic catio my husband built. Here is a great list of crazy cat lady gifts, for the cat lover in your life! Some links in…
When I lived in Valencia, one of my favorite places to go on the weekend is the medieval town and playa of Peñíscola, Spain. Yes, Peñíscola has great beaches- but why go here when you could go anywhere else? The reason is… the views! It's truly so unique, and one of my favorite weekend getaways out of Valencia. Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one…
Planning a summer road-trip to Michigan? This Michigan itinerary covers the top spots to see and explore for a fun and scenic getaway. This is the exact driving route we took during our ten day summer road trip through Michigan Yes, it's fast paced, but allows you to see a wide variety of sites You can do this itinerary staying at campsites, or at hotels This Michigan itinerary combines natural scenic beauty with unique small…
While living in Valencia, Spain a trip to the thermal springs of Montanejos was one of the first day-trips I took out of the city. See the details below!: Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you!). It was time to begin our “day-trip” out of Valencia with the tour company Do-Valencia.…
