Whenever I'm planning a trip, I'm drawn to different countries, beach vacations, or city getaways. When the world went on lockdown earlier this year due to coronavirus, any hopes that I had for one of these kinds of trips basically vanished into thin air. The one thing that has kept me sane throughout this pandemic has been camping trips! I'm not the type to stay in a tent for a weekend (props to you if you are!!) but I have been loving cabin getaways. Being secluded in a cabin in the woods is perfect for this time when we're trying to avoid other people! For me, this has been the best way to travel during COVID-19. This past weekend I stayed in a little cabin with my family in my home state, Ohio. We were surrounded by forest and ...
6 Ways to Cure Wanderlust While Stuck at Home
I don't know about you, but I've been patiently waiting for the day that I can safely travel again. This quarantine has made me reeeaaally miss going on vacations and exploring new places. Although nothing can really live up to that feeling of the plane landing in a new city, there are some things we can do while we wait for that possibility again. Here are 6 ways to cure wanderlust while stuck at home. *This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you make a purchase through a link. * Plan out your next trip. There's always so much excitement in planning a trip. Read guidebooks, watch videos, search reviews - you can make a whole binder of plans for your next trip and ...
5 Places to Visit in England That Aren’t London
For most people, when they think about England, the first city that comes to mind is London. Being an English girl living in America, I've gotten used to people referring to the entire country as London. As much as I love the big city, there's so much more to England that's definitely worth knowing about. Whether you're planning an upcoming trip or just adding to your bucket list, here are 5 beautiful destinations in England that will make you want to go right now. Liverpool Albert Dock, Liverpool, UK. With its beautiful architecture, the famous soccer team and being the home of The Beatles, Liverpool has something for everyone to enjoy. You'll find The Beatles Story, the world's largest exhibition devoted to the band and their ...
Our Week in Madrid, Spain
Last March, Shawn and I took our first trip together to Madrid. We drove two hours to Detroit, got on a plane to Reykjavik, Iceland, took another plane to London, spent the night in a hotel at the airport, and hopped on one more plane in the morning to Madrid. It was a lot, but the beautiful weather, amazing architecture and good food was worth it. Aside from our many nights out singing karaoke and eating tacos, here are the main highlights of our trip. Mercado de San Miguel Mercado de San Miguel was our first stop in Madrid. The building is made entirely out of iron and glass, which made it somewhat hard to find because it looked so different than the other buildings surrounding. The market had everything from fresh meats ...
