I don’t even know where to begin an annual recap of 2016. It was just a really rough year. I experienced some pretty jarring personal loses this year, that’s cause my life to change in a very noticeable way, but it’s also just been hard year for humanity. We’ve lost a lot of people we…
Yearly Archives: 2016
3 Ways to Save on Safari in South Africa
An African Safari is pretty high up on many bucket lists, but unfortunately it can also break the bank. I quickly realized after I had found a great deal on an Etihad flight to Johannesburg, that doing a budget safari was no easy task. Here are a few tips to help you save on safari,…
3 Festivals That Will Make You Want To Visit Jakarta in 2017
It is hard to believe 2016 is almost over, (though I think many of us are glad to see it go!), but it is that time again to start planning for a new leaf and a new year. As some of you may remember, I am not the best at resolutions, but there is plenty…
Learning to Let Go in Thailand
This isn’t the piece I intended to write when I booked my first trip to Thailand, but life’s unpredictable sometimes (even when you have polls). Back in April, I was planning to attend the lantern festival in Chiang Mai after seeing dazzling photos on Pinterest of hundreds of flaming lanterns ascending into the sky in…
European Must-See Islands
Besides being known for its outstanding beauty and glorious and ancient cultural and historical heritage, Europe is also a home to numerous magnificent islands that offer plenty of things to see and explore, even for the most curious tourists. Although many of us seem to be mainly attracted to some of the hot spots, there…
Drinking Like Lincoln; 5 spots to experience Gettysburg’s Craft Beer, Wine, and Spirits
Gettysburg is widely known as a hot spot for history buffs, but you don’t need to have paid attention in high school to appreciate all that Gettysburg has to offer. Modern times have seen Gettysburg switch focus from Lincoln to libations. Here are 5 spots you can visit to experience Gettysburg’s burgeoning craft beer, wine,…
Museum of Broken Relationships – Zagreb, Croatia
If there is anything I love in this world, it’s quirky museums and other people’s dirty laundry and The Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb, Croatia has just that! As you would imagine, the museum is dedicated to artifacts from love gone wrong. People from all over the world donate mementos and tell the stories…
5 Things You Must Do In Berlin
I’ve written about it before, but Berlin really stole my heart. I wasn’t expecting to love this city, but now I can’t wait to get back. It’s hard to limit this list to just 5 things, but you fine people don’t have time for a list of 100 right? So here it goes, 5 (of…
Montmartre’s Secret Vineyard
France is famous for many things, but none more than wine. I was really hoping to visit one of the famous vineyards in Champagne or Burgundy, but with only 4 days in Paris that wasn’t really an option this time. I had never even considered that there might be a vineyard within the city of…
National Pasta Month in Italy at Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival
There are many reasons to love October. It’s arguably the best month of the year. The weather turns cooler (an extraordinary blessing here in Florida), the pumpkin spice comes out, and who doesn’t love Halloween! Here in Orlando October also means The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival! It truly is the most wonderful time…