Today was definitely one of the best of the trip so far. We decided to get up a bit earlier than usual since we had somewhere to be at 10, and we wanted to make sure we had plenty of time to get there and find the meeting point. (Mind you, where we were meeting … Continue reading Italy 2019: Day 4
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Italy 2019: Day 3
Our First Full Day in Rome! This morning we started the day by exploring the variety of transit options available in the city room. Since we knew that taxis or Uber could be expensive we decided to try an option called "Free Now." Which according to locals is "similar to Uber but with taxis." What … Continue reading Italy 2019: Day 3
Italy 2019: Day 1
Over the last 24 hours I have gone to work, driven 10 hours to Florida, slept a bit, driven to the airport, flown to Charlotte NC, and now I am currently writing this from our flight to Rome. I have always strive to be fairly smart when it comes to money. And when it comes … Continue reading Italy 2019: Day 1
Packing for International Flights
Packing: I prefer to pack light. For 10 days or less, a carry on and personal bag is more than enough. Pack at least one or two changes of clothing in your personal bag, as well as any electronics or important documents. This will stay under your seat and easy to access. You carry on … Continue reading Packing for International Flights
Tips and Tricks for International Travel
When it comes to packing for international travel, I am by no means a professional. But I have been around the globe a time or two now, and I have learned quite a bit from research and the joys of personal experience. International flights can be such a pain! Layovers, long flight times, annoying seat … Continue reading Tips and Tricks for International Travel
Your Typical New Year’s Resolution
Well here we go. It is the first day of 2019. As per usual, I have plenty of time to kill at the airport, so what else can I do but sit down an blog for the first time in forever. It is this time of year that we start of strong with high ideals … Continue reading Your Typical New Year’s Resolution
“Irish Crud” and preventative methods
One of the downfalls of traveling for 18 days straight is the potential to run yourself ragged. Understand that our trip to Ireland was amazing, and I am so glad we added on an extra week. However, by the end of that last week, we were all exhausted and then some. In the days following … Continue reading “Irish Crud” and preventative methods
Day Seventeen: Ireland 2018
Today we did basically nothing, and it was glorious. Of course by we I mean me because mom was doing all the driving. And that is pretty much most of our day. We left Dublin in the morning after dropping off some post cards and picking up a necklace for a friend. We drove part … Continue reading Day Seventeen: Ireland 2018
Day Eight: Ireland 2018
Well we are nearing the end of our time with Father Son & Friends. With that, I've been spending as much time as possible with the people I've grown to care for this week, rather than focusing on working on my blog. So please forgive me if things don't get posted daily, or if there … Continue reading Day Eight: Ireland 2018
Day Seven: Ireland 2018
Today's adventure has drawn the attention of nature lovers, pilgrims, and nerds alike for many years: Skellig Michael.For those of you who are not familiar Skellig Michael, there are a few different reasons for its significance. The name "Skellig" is derived from a Gaelic word for a splinter of stone (sceilig). Skellig Michael is named … Continue reading Day Seven: Ireland 2018



