Crossing Canals in the Floating City // Venice, Italy
The City of Canals is so unique, with docks that serve as entrances, and water busses as the most common form of public transportation. Given the volume of people and goods moving through the city, it’s easy to see how Venice became one of the wealthiest cities in Europe during the Renaissance.
Our Top 10 Cities in Italy // Italy
If you’re looking to take a trip to Italy, you’re probably debating where to go and how to spend your time. Well, we have some thoughts! Here is an ordered list of the cities we visited, with a few local tips and our recommendations for how long to spend in each place.
10 Things I Can’t Travel Without in 2021 // Gear
I just got back from a life-changing trip to Italy (photos to come!), and realized that there are some things I just can’t leave home without. So I wanted to compile this list in case it helps you travel, too!
Searching for the Best Swimsuits on Amazon in 2021 // Review
On a recent trip to Civana Wellness Resort and Spa, the back strap of my beloved bikini top broke, leaving me in desperate need of a new swimsuit. This is my review of 12 Amazon-only swimsuits I tried on based on my research of top rated, stylish swimsuits.
A Wedding Week of Cake, Painting, and Thermal Baths // Budapest, Hungary
Planning a destination wedding without visiting the destination is quite the adventure, and we knew we'd need at least a week before our wedding to get everything ready to go before our big day.
How to Plan a Life-Changing Wedding Without Losing Your Mind
There is a seemingly endless stream of articles on the internet on how to plan a wedding, from where to start to making checklists, so I wanted to write a post on how to plan the most memorable wedding without losing sight of what's actually important: your relationship and your future marriage.
The Story of Us Part 3 // Wedding Planning Sight Unseen
People often joke that the easy way is never enough for us. So it should come as no surprise that we ended up planning a wedding 6,000 miles away, with a wedding planner we’d never met, in a venue we’d never seen, on a 3-month timeline.
A Valentine’s Day Excursion // 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach
Michia likes to surprise me for Valentine’s Day, so I never get to know where we’re going until we’re on our way, sometimes not until we get there. But between a surprise car and a surprise destination, he made sure it was a day I wouldn’t soon forget.
Hot Air Balloons Over Ancient Pyramids // Teotihuacan, Mexico
On our recent trip to Mexico, Michia wanted to do something really special: taking hot air balloons up over the ancient Teotihuacan pyramids special. I was initially hesitant, but ultimately decided that we should just go for it. And I’m so glad we did.
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Pastries in Paris 2020
Anyone who loves food knows that Paris is a culinary mecca of the world. And if it specializes in any food, it’s pastries. This is a guide to the best pastries in Paris, in 2020.
Photo Journal // Maasai Mara
I've always known I love animals, but there was something amazingly special about being among them in the wilderness that I will forever consider one of the best experiences a person can have.
Everything the Light Touches // Maasai Mara, Kenya
Frequent readers will know that Western Africa is one of my favorite parts of the world, so my expectations were already high when I secured a lift to Bamako.