While this post is not about traveling to far off or exotic destinations, it's about incorporating that love into your big day! Here it is, a special post dedicated to the details of our travel theme wedding in Cincinnati! Annoying or quirky- I've always been a big "theme" lover. Our baby has a sloth theme nursery, and my sisters threw me a travel themed baby shower. I even turned our home decor into one giant…
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 the land of Pura Vida. What all can you comfortably fit into a 9-10 day Costa Rica itinerary? Here is the itinerary I developed after having visited 3 times and spent over 10 weeks here. With just 7-10 days, this schedule gives you a sample of the variety of experiences this country can offer!…
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?!”-…
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. Check out the details below!: It was finally time to begin our “day-trip” out of Valencia with the tour company Go-Valencia. I hoped this tour would give us a chance to see a different aspect of the region, and that it would maybe be a little "off the beaten track".…
Valencia is a gorgeous Mediterranean city on the east coast of Spain. It's not typically a common stop 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! Check my curated list for the best Valencia things to do! I'll admit- I'm a little bit obsessed. After studying abroad there, spending a year living there, (and…
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