Paris: Crepes! French onion soup! Baguettes! We made it to Paris! Bryce and I took Elise to Paris when she was five or six, and we hit it hard when we were there. I probably believed at the time I would never make it to France again. Returning for a couple of days was high on Elise’s list, but we skipped most of the main tourist attractions. We focused more on soaking in the culture. We almost fell for a…
Lake District Though it took awhile to get here, I’m so glad I chose to visit the Lake District: an area where the Brits – and truly, people from all over the world! – regularly come to play outdoors. Keswick, my home base for three days, is adorable, as are all of these towns in this region. The houses are a beautiful stone with slate roofs and gorgeous landscaping, chock full of flowers. The Keswick Hostel is so nice –…
The Purpose of this Blog Most importantly with this blog, I want to share my experiences with family and friends. I try to always stay true to myself, and my approach to this project is no exception: I want to document my travels in an honest, authentic way – not to be an influencer in the twenty-something sense. I know I am incredibly fortunate to be able to take this journey, and so I hope to inform you, inspire you,…
21 x 14 x 9 inches – These are the dimensions of the suitcase holding my possessions for the next nine months. In ten days, I depart on an around the world adventure for many reasons, some of which are hard to articulate. Insatiable wanderlust: Whether it’s experiencing what’s around the bend on a hike or exploring an Asian food market, I am perpetually seeking out new experiences. It’s just how I’m wired. A mid-life crisis of sorts? I became…