World Travel
Whenever we can, we do our best to explore the greater United States, Ryan's home Country of England and the world. We then bring back all our favorites from our worldwide trips.
-
Top Six Most Beautiful Places in Salamanca, Spain
Salamanca is an ancient and charming city in the Northwest part of Spain. Like many visitors to Salamanca I was there to study at it’s renowned University. While I was there, I took the time to explore much of what the city has to offer and found that there were numerous beautiful places in Salamanca that rival those of the larger and more well-known European cities. I compiled six of my very favorites in no particular order and explain why they made the cut. El Plaza Mayor Like many European cities Salamanca has a large main square. I think Salamanca’s is particularly beautiful. I visited during the holiday season so…
-
Why you should attend this year’s Grand National
Every year since 1839, Aintree Race Course in Liverpool, England has hosted the Grand National Horse Race. Held on the first or second Saturday of April each year, it is a huge event that coincides with the two or three days a year the British get to see the sun each year. I’m teasing but we did get amazing weather last year; I even got a sun burn. I didn’t really know exactly what to expect going in but had an amazing time and hope that we can coordinate to attend again some year when we are visiting our Scouse family. read more
-
Visiting Graceland
We specifically made a one day stop in Memphis, Tennessee on one of our road trips to visit Graceland. We made this decision because my husband is a big Elvis fan. He even shaved himself some side burns that morning to really get in the mood for the tour. We were not disappointed by the inclusion of this stop on our trip. Even I, an Elvis fan to a lesser degree, really enjoyed this tour and felt that it was worth it’s relatively high ticket price. If you are looking for an excellent excursion in Memphis, Tennessee or are in any way interested in the King of Rock and Roll…
-
Why We Love to Visit San Francisco
San Francisco is one of our very favorite cities that we have visited, It has a really casual and friendly atmosphere and has a ton of cool attractions! Our visits always leaves us always wanting to come back for more. When I remember San Fransisco it harkens back to all my senses with the abundance of sights, sounds and smells. It’s a city of great golden gate views, crazy streets, cable cars, movie settings and historic tours. Be sure to set your itinerary and book in advance. You will want to make the most of your trip and if you’re anything like us you will have a lot to…
-
Why you should work or study abroad
Experience Cultural Immersion Exploring the Cathedral in Salamanca, Spain The very best part of all traveling is the opportunity for new experiences. Studying or working abroad gives you an even more expanded opportunity for this. The longer stay and more intimate interactions with locals provide you with new and wonderful cultural experiences and customs. If you open yourself up to it you can truly experience another way of life. Attending your job or school gives you the experience of every day life in your chosen country in a way a vacation never can. Utilize Language Immersion With my host mom in her kitchen in Salamanca, Spain If you want to…
-
My Six Favorite Activities in San Antonio
A few years back we took a Texas road trip with Ryan’s Brother and his girlfriend. One of our main stops was the city of San Antonio, Texas. Ryan and his brother stayed the first night then went on to their hog hunt and his brother’s girlfriend and I stayed on a few more days. We explored this beautiful city with ease by walking and using their bus system. You can never see it all so because time is short, I have narrowed down my six favorite activities in San Antonio to incorporate in your trip. They are in no particular order. read more
-
How to Pick the Perfect Cabin Rental
We are going to assume for this post that you know generally where you want the cabin to be. For example, in the city you will be visiting or within a certain amount of hours from your home. We will additionally assume that you know how many persons you will have in your group. From this starting point you can find the perfect cabin to fit your needs for an incredible vacation. Utilize the Internet Airbnb rental in the Lake District, UK What did we do before the internet? I’ll be honest, we are millenials so we don’t actually know what people did. Searching for a cabin rental is made…
-
Ten Beginners Tips for Scrapbooking your Travel Photos
Looking for a great way to cherish the memories from your latest trip or vacation? Look no further then scrapbooking. It is the hands down best way to store and share your memories for years to come. I am an avid scrapbooker in addition to being a traveler and cherish the process of creating such nostalgic projects. I am excited to combine my three loves, crafting, traveling and blogging to create my list of top ten tips for beginners scrapbooking your travel photos. We are an affiliate marketer with Amazon. If you click on the link and make a purchase, we get a small commission at no extra cost to…
-
The Home Alone Travel Spots
With Christmas rapidly approaching, watching holiday movies are a tried and true tradition for us. As true nineties kids one of our absolute favorites are the Home Alone movies. In the spirit of this , we were inspired to compile a list of some of the best Home Alone travel spots located in Chicago where we have lived and New York where we have visited. So, if you are looking to plan the ultimate Home Alone Trip or just want a blast from Christmas past with your favorite nineties holiday film, Read on. read more
-
Top Ten Items we Bring in our Carry On Bags
As avid travelers and an expat family we find ourselves on a plane rather frequently. During our various flights we have discovered that some items are needed close to hand, weather it be for convenience, safety or necessity here is our list of hand luggage must haves. Headphones Our carry-on packing list is all about staying comfortable and entertained during potentially long and boring plane trips. Headphones are a must for being able to zone out and listen to them tunes or watching movies that make your trip fun and entertaining. We invested in noise cancelling head phones that can be pricey but worth it for the extra convience.…