Thursday, the night before I set out on my road trip has arrived. My original Thursday evening plans were to attend a holiday singalong, but the show was sold out by the time I decided to purchase tickets online. So instead of venturing out after work, I stayed home to clear out the car for... Continue Reading →
Day 5- Flying Somewhere Over the U.S.
I gave the outside of the airplane a secret pat as I crossed the threshold to get onboard. I found my seat complete and waiting for me with a tiny airplane pillow and shrink wrapped blanket. This little spot would be my bed for the evening. I tucked my backpack and purse under the... Continue Reading →
Day 3-Hamakua Coast, Big Island Farms, Ironman Championships, Waimea Bay
If I had a case of jet lag then it was working in my favor because I was wide awake before the alarm went off which is very unusual for me. I was showered, dressed and sitting at a table before the breakfast rush of people had arrived. Breakfast once again was delicious or seemed... Continue Reading →
Day 2- Part 2 Kailua-Kona
My first complete day on the big island of Hawaii was coming to end. I was very much enjoying the vibe that this island offered. Kailua-Kona seemed to have a laid back small town feel to it that truly made it feel like time slowed down, this vacation was turning out to be just... Continue Reading →
Paris Day 2: Louvre and Eiffel Tower
My nap from the day before turned into a 13 hour sleep. I found myself awake at 4 am and feeling pretty rested. I flicked through the photos I took the day before and jotted down a few notes from the experience. After about an hour of writing I went back to sleep for a... Continue Reading →
An American’s First Time In Ireland
It's been almost a year since I visited Ireland. Now I'm just over 30 days out before I venture out to explore 2 new countries. So before the memories my travels get all muddled up together I want to look back and remember what my experience on visiting Ireland for the first time was like.... Continue Reading →
London Calling
London, one of the busiest cities in the world that I have had the opportunity to visit on my travels thus far. I'm a person who very much enjoys what a big city has to offer but for me London takes this to an entire new level. I snapped this picture on a summer visit... Continue Reading →
The World Through My Eyes
An afternoon stroll through Temple Bar in Dublin on a summer afternoon. Temple Bar is a very busy area in Dublin Ireland filled with lots of people. The smell of traditional Irish food simmering in the kitchens of restaurants wafted through the air. The weather was slightly overcast with breaks of sunshine and sporadic rounds... Continue Reading →