The area around La Fortuna, Costa Rica is a "must see" for any visitor. Home to lush jungle, active volcanoes, waterfalls, and hundreds of sloths, it is a tropical (humid) paradise! Plus, it's named "fortune", but sits at the base of an active volcano- you have to love that optimism! Whether you want to go hiking, rafting, and kayaking- or just relax in natural volcanic hot springs, you will definitely find something you love. Read…
I've traveled a lot, but nothing has sparked more interest than my trip to Cuba. Here I will detail where we went, how we got around, and what you should do to have the perfect Cuba itinerary! Read my other post for details on how you can independently travel to Cuba as a U.S. citizen Here’s my detailed 10 Day Cuba Itinerary: Day 1: Havana - Cuba’s capital city, Havana is the largest and most popular…
The Great Smoky Mountains is the most visited U.S. National Park. Of course you want to also enjoy by finding things to do in Pigeon Forge and nearby Gatlinburg, Tennessee! Being from the Cincinnati area, it’s only a 4.5 hour drive, so I’ve traveled here many times. For this trip, we stayed at the Yourcation Awaits cabin, and had such a fun family vacation! Traveling with a toddler, our goal was to find family friendly…
Every year, thousands of American college students make their way down to Central America to study abroad in the beautiful country of Costa Rica. After my own great experience, I've listed my top reasons to study abroad in Costa Rica. While there are many options as to where to base yourself, I was specifically living and studying in Heredia. There are a HUGE variety of University programs in this city and in San Jose, click…
When this elusive nation finally opened to US travelers, it immediately became a hot topic. My trip to Cuba led me to realize how curious my friends in the US are about life here, and how to travel to Cuba from the U.S. themselves! This post is about the logistics of how to travel to Cuba as a US citizen specifically, but read my 10 day Cuba itinerary and things to do also! Some links…
I’ve always been one to love “themes”. I’m that girl who has been forcing her friends to attend my various themed parties for years. Having a sloth nursery then should come as no surprise! 🦥 Since my wedding in 2014 was travel-themed, most of my home decor is, and even my baby shower was “welcome to the world” themed, I didn’t want to overdo it with another travel themed room. I decided then to merge…
If you're looking for a fun getaway, staycation, or long weekend away... here are my ideas for Cincinnati day trips! All of these are within a 2 hour or less drive from Cincinnati, Ohio. For more Cincinnati day trips, see places under a one hour drive! Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost…
Everyone has a dream- a vision for their life. Some dream of success in a career path, achieving recognition from peers. Others dream of true love, getting married, starting a family. Some dream of obtaining degrees, acquiring knowledge. Some seek fame, some seek fortune. All of these dreams- while different in their specifics- are equally beautiful. All of these dreams require work. All of these dreams require sacrifice, dedication, and effort. All of these dreams…
Of course I normally blog about travel, but I figured I’d dive into writing about my second favorite topic… CATS! As a self proclaimed “crazy cat lady”, I am of course very qualified to talk about this important topic! I have two manx cats, and they are spoiled by the epic catio my husband built. Here is a great list of crazy cat lady gifts, for the cat lover in your life! Some links in…
