Quite honestly, before researching where I wanted to go on this trip around the world I wasn't sure where Bulgaria was. Now, I can confidently say it's one of my favorite countries. It has everything you could possibly be looking
Macedonia is not a well known country by US standards, but that should (and probably will) change soon! Rick and I spent a few days in Ohrid, an amazingly small, but lively town right by a lake. Lake Ohrid is
Lake Ohrid straddles the mountainous border between Macedonia and Albania, and is (in my opinion) one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. The strikingly majestic mountains surround the crystal clear waters of Lake Ohrid, which boasts the title
After 11 hours on an overnight and very uncomfortable ferry from Italy, we were thrilled to finally see land ahead. Albania was our first stop on our two month journey through the Balkans, and what an incredible beginning to our
When I hear the word Italy, my mind immediately conjures up vivid images of pizza with a thick layer of cheese, romantic canals of Venice, freshly made pasta, the historical Colosseum of Rome, and of course, the picturesque Amalfi Coast
If you have ever been to the U.S. Virgin Islands (or any of the Virgin Islands, for that matter) you know they are spectacularly beautiful and incredibly relaxing – a perfect getaway from the hustle of everyday life. This summer I
One of the most common family road trips that Americans think of is the traditional trek to the Grand Canyon. More then 20 years later, I decided it was time......
After leaving Egypt, we had a 26-hour layover in Amman, so we decided to make the most of the experience by touring the city, and ending the evening with a......
Pyramids. Camels. Mummies. Hieroglyphics. I have always wanted to see Egypt, ever since I learned about ancient Egyptians in third grade. My fascination with the country only grew through the......
I spent four months studying at the University of Edinburgh and got a chance to see a lot of the incredible sights and activities Edinburgh has to offer. I was......
Oh Brussels… This city easily makes my top five list of favorite cities in the world. It’s the perfect city for foodies; I mean you really can’t go wrong with......
Taos is home to an art colony, a world-class ski resort, an ancient community and the land of Earthships. It’s a hidden gem, a place that should be explored. There’s......
I was blessed to visit Ireland twice while I was studying abroad in London! However, the luck of the Irish was not with me when I arrived at London Gatwick......