Christmastime in the Cotswolds

We decided to stay in London for Christmas, so Andrew’s parents booked a trip to visit us just before the holiday. Since it was their second trip to London, we decided to head somewhere new for the weekend! Andrew and I had been hearing about the Cotswolds pretty much since…

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Corfe Castle Day Hike

After hiking the South West Coast Path from Swanage and a lovely night spent in the adorable village of Worth Matravers, we set out on foot to Corfe Castle on a grey September Sunday morning. Originally, we were thinking we’d need to walk along the road to get from Worth…

Things to do in London: A Guide to London at Christmastime

In just one word I would describe Christmastime in London as magical. There is something about Christmas in London that is more special and spectacular than anywhere else I’ve been. With so much to see and do during the Christmas season, I’ve put together a guide to London at Christmastime,…

Lake Como and Bellagio, Italy Travel Guide

Ever since I saw Star Wars Episode II at the movie theatre, I have dreamt of visiting Lake Como, Italy. That such an incredibly beautiful place could exist on this earth, let alone this galaxy, was amazing to me. I needed to see it with my own eyes. Luckily for…

Snowdonia National Park, Wales

This summer, we rented a car and road tripped out to Snowdonia National Park in Wales. We ventured out there so that Andrew could participate in the Snowman Triathlon, and, luckily, we also had some time to explore this absolutely beautiful part of the UK. We rented a car in…

A Day in Cefalú, Sicily

After a day spent driving through the beautiful and dramatic Sicilian countryside on a tour of Erice and Segesta, sun in the forecast meant we wanted to find a beach to relax at outside of the city of Palermo for our second day in Sicily. Andrew asked our tour guide what beaches she would…

Tromsø Norway Travel Guide

Tromsø, Norway is one of the most breathtaking places I’ve ever been. This little island city nestled between fjords over 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle is vibrant, cosmopolitan and bustling despite its freezing temperatures and remote location. Tromsø is an excellent and incredible welcome point into all that…