Last year after my mom passed away, I invited my dad to join my husband and I on our Europe trip. “Yes,” he said, “This is the first thing I’ve been excited about since your mom passed.” My offer was genuine, my husband and I did want my dad to join us on our trip.… Read More Tips For Traveling With Your Parent As An Adult
There’s nothing worse than waking up in an AirBnb with bites all over your body. Immediately, you imagine the worst: Bed bugs. You Google, “Bed bug bites,” “Signs of bed bugs,” and “What to do if your AirBnb has bed bugs.” That feeling of panic and uncertainty is horrific. Your gut reaction is to get… Read More Our Europe Bed Bug Scare, An AirBnb Horror Story
It’s inevitable, if you’re away from home for an extended period of time you’re going to have an “I’m done” moment. It’s the moment when you just want to be back home in your own bed where everything is easier, cheaper and quieter. ‘Traveling is overrated,’ your irrational (and exhausted) mind thinks. I had a… Read More I Want To Go Home; Focus On Your Health While Traveling
How Ironic: A travel blogger with a cat who gets motion sickness I’ll admit, this feels like a weird thing to blog about. I’m a travel blogger, not a pet guru. However, on our recent cross country move to California I found myself Googling, “How to travel with an anxious cat,” and “What to do… Read More How To Travel With An Anxious Cat
Said the sleep deprived Americans We were crossing the Grand Canal at twilight, we had just split a bottle of wine on a gondola dock surrounded by a dozen tipsy locals when the exhaustion hit, “OMG, Michael, Venice looks exactly like Las Vegas.” We laughed and pulled over to the side to let other tourists… Read More OMG, Venice Looks Exactly Like Las Vegas
Before we move to California, we had to pay one last visit to the place we once called home. … Read More Hidden Gems In Colorado Springs
You don’t need nearly as much as you think you need When my husband and I began planning our 35 day European excursion, one thing was clear, we needed to pack light. Not only does a light pack help when getting on and off the public transportation systems, it’s required for traveling on RyanAir or… Read More What I Packed In My 40L Travel Backpack
Do you wish your teeth were straighter? Take a look at my experience with Invisalign.… Read More My Past Year With Invisalign
These monks brew good beer Weltenburg Abbey is the oldest monastic brewery in the world. If you find yourself in southeastern Germany between Munich and Nuremberg, this monastery is a must see. We stopped by after a morning at Dachau Concentration Camp. The monastery was a much needed lighthearted activity after a very heavy morning. What to… Read More Weltenburg Abbey; Drink A Beer, See Some Monks
It’s our last day in Europe. As you might remember, our first day in Europe was a disaster. Read more about that hot mess here. Don’t worry, things got better, a lot better! We had a nearly perfect trip and made memories that’ll last us a lifetime. It’s hard to believe all of the cool… Read More Looking Back On Our Past 35 Days In Europe
