Everything you have heard about Venice is most likely true. It is very, very crowded with approximately 20 million tourists flooding its streets every year (that’s about 60,000 a day!). It is really expensive with prices continuously on the rise causing Venice to lose HALF of its population in the past 30 years; a Gondola … More Venice in Photos
WARNING. Do not read this post if you are even slightly hungry. It is all about FOOD. Dan and I have easily gained 10 pounds each in Italy, alone. Not that I was faring so well before with diet and exercise in South America (after all the hiking stopped) seeing as though my main source … More The Bologna Belly Bulge
Throughout our trip, Dan and I constantly run into a small problem; the fact that he doesn’t have an iPhone. The reason this is a “first world problem” issue for us is the fact that all of his photos and videos that he takes on his phone go into what we call a “DropBox black … More Tuscany through Dan’s Eyes
In my opinion, the gelato in Italy is the best ice cream in the entire world. Since we arrived over three weeks ago, I have eaten more gelato than I’ve probably eaten ice cream in my entire lifetime. We quickly realized that the gelato is best, freshest, and most likely homemade when it comes in silver … More Gelateria Drama
The Amalfi Coast is every bit as beautiful as you have heard or seen in pictures. And I mean, the entire coast and every town I saw looked like a postcard. There are no shortage of spectacular views, dramatic cliffs dropping down into the blue green sea, and colorful towns perched atop these dramatic cliff … More A Week in Amalfi Paradise
My first impression of Rome was.. not great. To paint an analogical picture, it was like meeting a celebrity you’ve been dreaming about encountering and when you finally meet them, they give you a bad vibe. They look so glamorous and interesting in pictures. They constantly get rave reviews. But when you come face to face, their personality sucks or … More Roman Impressions
I’ve been thinking a lot about where I come from lately. I’ve been pondering the questions of why I do the things that I do, where do my ideas and motivations stem from, how am I set up to succeed or fail in certain situations or aspects of my life, and the list goes on. Why … More Gifts from Mom
I am not typically not someone who follows strict habits because I tend to enjoy different levels and varieties of change. I don’t order the same drink from Starbucks each morning; nor could I eat the same ham and cheese sandwich everyday for lunch as Jim from The Office or my own husband did. I also tend … More Making New Memories in Madrid
Anything after 8 amazing days cruising through the Galapagos Islands was going to have it’s work cut out for it. I almost worried about anywhere we’d visit afterwards because of how great the previous week had been. What if nothing else was cool anymore after the Galapagos? Thankfully after our 8 day cruise, Meg and … More Montañita: Dank Tanks & Fruity Dranks
The thought of summarizing or even trying to remotely describe our Framilymoon (Framily = friends that are family. Moon = this trip was Megan and Alex’s honeymoon) week in the Galapagos aboard the Archipel I (read my post 8 days + 7 agencies + 6 people = 1 boat for more information on how we booked this … More Guest Post: Framilymoon
Painting My Spirit Gold 