You know that quote by Oscar Wilde, “Be yourself, everyone else is taken.” Well, it’s taken me quite sometime to totally come to a full understanding of what this actually means for me. I mean, I know who I am (always growing and changing). What I’ve had a hard time with is, who is the […]
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Confessions of a travel blogger…detours can be fun, right?!
Where do I even start? I apologize in advance for any confusion I might add to your life by taking the time to read this post. I also apologize for not being the best at posting lately. I’m in a “what the crap am I doing” phase in my life. Ha! Ever been in one […]
How I Afford Travel!
Hello fellow travelers and wander-lusters! I have wanted to write a post on affordable travel for quite sometime, but wasn’t sure how to approach it. Let’s face it, talking about money and how to spend it can be a bit awkward, well, it is for me anyway. I’m going to be completely honest and […]
Oh, the Places I’ll Go! 2016
Hello, friends! I hope you had an amazing start to the new year! I’ve hit the ground running…starting choreography for this year’s production, Mary Poppins. For those of you that don’t already know, I am the artistic director at a local studio in North Carolina. Mom by day, dancer by night, and traveler any chance […]
Why Traveling While Young is a Great Idea!
Traveling While Young So, I’m going to start by saying that traveling at any age is great! Please don’t take offense if you don’t fit into this category anymore, it’s okay…really. I kind of feel I’m balancing in between the categories of having freedom to travel more and fulfilling my responsibilities of working and being […]
My first experience with Airbnb hosting, part 2
Hello everyone! As promised, I’m sharing with you the outcome of my first hosting experience with Airbnb. If you haven’t already read my previous post, click on the following link to get up to speed…Airbnb Hosting Part 1! My mind rushed with so many questionable thoughts…”Did they trash the place?” “Did they enjoy their stay?” […]
My first experience with Airbnb hosting!
Airbnb hosting So, you might be thinking…what?! Didn’t she just write about her first Airbnb experience as a guest? Why, yes…yes I did. You can read about it here…My first experience with Airbnb! To explain my life right now would take a bit more time than just this blog post, so let me be brief. […]
Liebster Award Nominee!
I had the honor of receiving my first Liebster Award last month by Facades and Nuances, a student blogger that creates beautiful jewelry and writes about life, art, travel, etc. Check out her site on the following link…Facades and Nuances! If you are not exactly sure what a Leibster Award is, your not alone. I […]
My Top 10 Dream Destinations
1. Island Hopping in Hawaii, United States I’ve been dreaming of a Hawaiian getaway for quite some time, who hasn’t? While we are dreaming here, why not explore more of Hawaii by island hopping! I’ve read that there are six islands that can be visited and each one has something different to offer… Oahu, Kauai, […]
My Top 5 Reasons to Travel
Explore I have found so much joy in exploring the world! There is nothing like roaming in a new city or place you’ve never been before! Discovering new cultures, food, and art are great experiences. Even if you are just exploring a place that you’ve visited many times, there is always something new to find…a […]
Traveling during the Holidays…a new family tradition!
Holiday traditions are great! Baking Christmas cookies, building a gingerbread house, or posing for a family photo (this one might not be so fun for everyone, haha!). Some of you might string popcorn for trimming the tree or maybe even host a Christmas or New Year’s Eve party?! Over the past few years, we have […]
Random thoughts from a Travel Blogger…
Okay, you’re probably wondering what I’m going to be writing about in this post because of the title, right? Well, it has been over two weeks since I last posted, and it’s not because I don’t have ideas for more posts. I have started on three other posts about recent travels I’ve had. I have […]
My Favorite Travel Quotes
“There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” -C.S. Lewis “Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not.” -Ralf Waldo Emerson “Two roads diverged, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the […]
How we almost turned into a pumpkin at Disney’s Magic Kingdom!
When you’re only at Disney for a day, you try to get there as early as you can and stay as late as possible. Well, we do anyway;-). We had a blast at Magic Kingdom recently! Riding on rides like Dumbo, Winnie the Poo, Space Mountain can put almost anyone in a good mood. How […]