After 3 very long and wet days living it up in Auckland, we woke early Tuesday morning to walk to the appointed meeting place for our North Island adventure! Upon finding Stray Bus, we immediately knew that this was going to be nothing like we expected. We watched as the bus slowly filled up with 20-30 something … More New Zealand 2: Boarding the Stray Bus and Raglan Beach
Last September of 2014, I traveled to New Zealand for the first time. It was one of my favorite trips ever and I am excited to finally be able to share it on this blog. My fiancé had a trip to NZ planned with his groomsmen and there was no way I was going to … More New Zealand 1: Rain, Wine and Waiheke in Auckland
Here it is. My favorite photos from 2014! (And last year: Best Photos of 2013) Here are 30 of my favorite photos that I took all around the world. They include some of my favorite locations in Ireland, London, China, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, France and Florida! A lot are from Ireland, my favorite of … More Best Photos of 2014
Hello all! I am in China, slowly melting in the sweltering city heat but having a lot of fun already. We traveled to southern China this weekend for a work trip and packed a lot into just a couple of days. It was exhausting and hot as you know what but an interesting experience. I … More Ireland Day 2: Shamrocker Irish Adventures from Dublin to County Clare
Although we loved Old Town and could hang out there forever, we decided to see more than the inside of every juice bar in Chiang Mai. So we hired a car and driver to take us up into the mountains to see the famous Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the Royal Gardens, and a … More The Golden Temple [Doi Suthep]
It seems only fitting that I am posting these photos from Chiang Mai just a few days before I return to this incredible city! Looking back over these photos just makes me more excited! I cannot wait to participate in the Songkran festival and feel warm again. Yes, I am back in Shanghai and it … More Exploring the many markets of Chiang Mai
After experiencing such triumph and hardship in Siem Reap, we were excited yet nervous for the second destination of our two week Southeast Asia Adventure. Thankfully, all our fears were for nothing. As soon as we arrived in Chiang Mai, we sensed a shift in the air that made us feel at once safe and … More Chiang Mai Temple Walking Tour
When planning our 3 days in Siem Reap, I knew I wanted to do a guided tour at some point to learn the history behind the temples. I also knew I wanted to do something active. I love to explore by foot and I love physical challenges. My favorite way to explore a new place … More Angkor Off-Road Bike Tour: The best (and dirtiest) way to see the lost temples of Siem Reap
Good news! I picked up my laptop on Friday! It turns on and everything! Bad news… They wiped my entire hard drive. Which would be fine except my external hard drive has chosen this exact moment to go haywire and not open on my laptop. Um. Awesome. I am praying that it works later and … More Kuala Lumpur: Finding Peace in the Batu Caves
A couple of weeks ago Peter had an unexpected 4 day weekend, prompting us to take a last minute trip to Kuala Lumpur! With only a week to spare, we booked flights and a hotel and were off by Friday afternoon. Kuala Lumpur is less than an hour flight from Penang and provides a perfect … More The Petronas Towers and Becoming a City Girl in Asia
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