One of the biggest challenges packing for a trip to Scotland is the unpredictable weather. With temperatures ranging from chilly to mild, you never know what you will get! You may luck out and have sun, but I’d say expect rain at least once a day! To help you prepare, here are a few tips for what to pack for Scotland in summer for my fellow ladies: [convertkit form=6140842] SUMMERTIME: When we did our grand…
Travel: We usually think of a chill getaway where we can meander about as we please, resting on a tropical beach. Travelling with a baby though? An entirely different story! Travelling with a baby or toddler isn't relaxing. That is a fact. That doesn't mean it isn't still fun, nor that you shouldn't do it! You have to set your expectations accordingly, and be flexible. It will require a lot of planning- but the better…
Fitting in all you want to see with a two week Italy itinerary can seem daunting, but it's actually a great amount of time! You can fit so much in to just two weeks, and still find time to relax. After 16 days in Italy with my family, and returning 4 more times since, I can safely say this is a quality (and yes, BUSY) itinerary! This has a perfect combination of iconic Italy, while…
With 2-3 days on Santorini, here is what I recommend! This is based on my girls trip here; arguably the best vacation of my life. This Santorini, Greece itinerary has a great overview for first timers! Don’t skip my FULL GREECE ITINERARY that goes with this post! Places you'll see on my Santorini itinerary: Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these, I may…
For a relaxing and easy getaway, renting out a Norris Lake cabin or house is a great idea! Only a 4 hour drive from Cincinnati, this beautiful spot in Tennessee is perfect for a weekend on the water. My husband and I took our newborn baby to Norris Lake for the chance to relax, and get in some swimming (without driving to the ocean). The cabin we rented was the ideal setup to soak up…
In the heat of July, my family went on a Utah road trip vacation. We mixed in overnight camping, backpacking and staying in hotels. We flew out, rented a car, and explored the wild west! It is a lot of driving, but incredibly scenic. With this schedule, we were able to see all of the MIGHTY FIVE on our Utah road trip itinerary! Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book…
In terms of unique travel experiences, you can't miss seeing Lake Titicaca and its floating islands in Peru. The western hemisphere’s highest and largest lake, the culture and sights here are incomparable! We visited the floating islands in Peru as day trip from Puno, and seeing the Uros Islands and Taquile was an incredible memory of my month backpacking through South America! Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or…
After several visits, this is my suggested England itinerary for 7 days (or 8 days!), perfect for first time visitors. Jolly old London has been a place of fascination for me since I was a little girl. Its epic history filled with royals, intrigue, and power struggles drew me in. Visiting England was the first international trip I ever took, and it set the stage for my lifelong love of travel. Here are my top…
Madrid - Spain’s popular and walkable capital city. If you're short on time, follow my walking map to see the main sites with just one day in Madrid : While living in Valencia, I traveled to Madrid several times. For a few of my visits, I had only one day to introduce the city to newcomers. Through trial and error, here is the best way I've found to maximize your time! Some links in this…
The hills are alive... with the sound of music! While you won’t encounter many locals raving about this classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, the vast majority of tourists to Salzburg will be! Growing up with a mom who is absolutely enamored by the musical retelling of the Von Trapp family story, I’ve always dreamed of seeing the places from that timeless film. While there are loads of other things to experience in Salzburg, these were…
