Welcome to my Travel + Lifestyle Blog!
A place where I share my adventures + my heart with you all!
His First Visit to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom!
A Travel Diary capturing my husband’s very first visit to Walt Disney World! We kicked off our week-long Disney vacation at Magic Kingdom - Mickey-shaped snacks, non-stop laughing on Magic Kingdom rides and attractions, an amazing firework show at Cinderella Castle, and Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.
East Coast Road Trip: Charleston to Boston
A Travel Diary capturing our east coast road trip from South Carolina to Massachusetts - our first time in Charleston, SC, the best southern biscuits we’ve ever had from Callie’s Hot Little Biscuits, a quick stop at Krispy Kreme Headquarters, margaritas in Richmond, VA, and a rainy afternoon in Philadelphia visiting Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
First Class with Alaska Airlines
A Travel Diary capturing our very first time flying FIRST-CLASS with Alaska Airlines and our experience checking out the Alaska Airlines Lounge at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - a love letter to Alaska Airlines and why we love their amazing customer service! #IFlyAlaska
Birthday Weekend in New York City
A Travel Diary capturing my birthday weekend in New York City with family - long walks around the Big Apple, views from the Top of the Rock, New York pizza and a special lobster/steak dinner, a sunny stroll in Central Park, and our very first Broadway Musical experience seeing the Lion King the Musical.
Our Honeymoon in Santorini, Greece
A Travel Diary capturing our first international trip to Greece as a married couple - quiet sunrises paired with cappuccinos, unbelievable Santorini sunsets paired with bubbly champagne, breathtaking views of white-washed buildings and iconic blue domes, fresh Greek yogurt with local honey, and a week’s worth of relaxing in our honeymoon suite.
A Fall Day Chasing Leaves in New England
A Travel Diary capturing a fall day in New England - a cozy trip to Woodstock, Vermont and hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire - chasing the colorful fall foliage.
Our Cross-Country Road Trip From Seattle to Boston
A Travel Diary capturing our cross-country road trip moving from Seattle, Washington to Boston, Massachusetts - a week-long road trip, driving through 13 U.S. states, from the West Coast to the East Coast (Yellowstone, Minneapolis, Chicago + more!).
A (Spontaneous) Trip to Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC
A Travel Diary capturing a spontaneous try to Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, DC (literally booked my flight 3 hours before take-off!) - blue crab cakes, historic monuments and museums + our last few hours together before Lucas returned to Afghanistan.
Birthday Weekend in Napa Valley, California
A Travel Diary capturing my birthday trip to Napa Valley, California. Part 2 of 2 from our West Coast Road Trip from Washington to California - weekend with family, wine + sunshine.
West Coast Road Trip from Washington to Yosemite, California
A Travel Diary capturing our West Coast Road Trip from Washington to California. Part 1 of 2 of my birthday trip, stopping by 3 National Parks along the way - 2 days spent hiking in Yosemite, a snowy day at Lassen Volcanic, and a rainy day at Crater Lake.
A Weekend in Cannon Beach, Oregon With The Girls
A Travel Diary capturing our girls’ weekend at Cannon Beach, Oregon - cozy beach vibes, delicious food, light shopping, the best coffee, and Pelican Brewing Company.
A Hiking Day in the Rocky Mountains, Colorado
A Travel Diary capturing a day of high-elevation hiking at Rocky Mountain National Park - waterfalls, lakes, mountain views, elk sightings, and what it was like to hike close to 10,000 ft above sea level.
A Week in Hawaii: Black Sand Beaches + Turtles | Big Island, Hawaii
A Travel Diary capturing a Hawaiian adventure on the Big Island, Hawaii - Part 2 of 2 consisting of island time, black sand beaches, unpredictable weather patterns, volcanic trails, malasadas, kona coffee and brews, and a big green sea turtle.
A Week in Hawaii: Surfing + Hiking | Oahu, Hawaii
A Travel Diary capturing a Hawaiian adventure on Oahu, Hawaii - island time, family bonding, a luau, surfing lessons, beach days, “onolicious” food, a sunset photoshoot, and THREE (very humid.. lol) hikes.
Hiking in Olympic National Park, Washington
A Travel Diary capturing a hiking adventure to the Olympic National Park - 2 hikes in one day (9 miles total with 3700 ft elevation gain total - Mount Storm King and Klahhane Ridge) and a quick detour to the Tree of Life, Forks, and Ruby Beach.
Hiking in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
A Travel Diary capturing a hiking day at Mount Rainier National Park - avalanche lilies, meeting fitness goals, an active volcano standing at 14,411 feet tall, and FRESH mountain air.
Road Trip in Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico
A Travel Diary capturing a road trip from Texas + New Mexico + Arizona - our last-minute engagement photoshoot in Tucson, Arizona, 3 National Parks (Saguaro, Carlsbad Caverns, and Guadalupe Mountains), and orangutans.
A Weekend in San Francisco, Napa + Yosemite in the Rain
A Travel Diary capturing our rainy weekend in San Francisco, Yosemite, and Napa Valley, California - golden gate bridge views, things not quite going to plan (lol!), quality time with family, oysters and wine, a drive through Yosemite National Park, home-cooked meals, and painted ladies.