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
With the luck of the Irish and the American origins of St. Patrick’s Day parades, a small group of friends and cousins began a tradition of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day......
After our adventures in Portland, we were thrilled to arrive in Washington! Seattle isn’t that rainy, or dreary, so don’t let that discourage you from a visit! Seattle has become......
Yes, you read that right. I booked my plane ticket to Portland, Oregon at 11:00am, and it left at 2:30pm. Spur-of-the-moment decisions are sometimes the best, and this turned......
Winter Activities in Colorado When there’s a chill in the air and the first snowflakes begin to fall, many people have the urge to begin hibernation, snuggle up under heavy......
On a wintery day in Colorado there’s almost nothing better than a piping cup of hot cocoa and a good book; although I think I could drink hot cocoa any......
It’s tricky to decide what to pack for the Inca Trail – you certainly don’t want to take more than you need, since you’ll have to carry it all on......