“The crickets felt it was their duty to warn everybody that summertime cannot last for ever. Even on the most beautiful days in the whole year – the days when summer is changing into autumn – the crickets spread the rumor of sadness and change.” ―E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web Dang you crickets and your warnings that we cannot enjoy an endless summer! If you’re anything like Eric, your heaven will be 365 days of summer and sun and why not? Summer…
Even though one bucket list is completely unique from the next, there is a common trend that seems to take over: travel,. Whether you actually take measures to book flights around the world or remain in your in your hometown until the day you die, travel is a top bucket list trend. When you travel to different parts of the world – or even different parts of your home country – you experience new and exciting things, unique cultures, and…
The UK is a well-known literary paradise and as a self-proclaimed “book nerd,” I was excited to explore the stomping grounds of C.S. Lewis, Lewis Carroll, William Shakespeare, Robert Louis Stevenson, Arthur Conan Doyle, Michael Bond and Charles Dickens to name a few. However, one of my favorite moments of the trip came with a more modern literary connection when my love of Harry Potter and affinity for trains combined for a perfect afternoon on the Real Hogwarts Express. The…
While walking the streets of the walled city of Cartagena, you can easily get lost in it’s vibrant colors. Couple that with the amazing food, great museums, and lively music, you could easily stay in this area forever. But that would be a mistake. Whether you explore the world’s third-largest barrier reef that makes up Islas del Rosario National Park or you swim in the Totumo Mud Volcano there is plenty to do outside of the city! However, just a…
There are many different reasons why you may be interested in taking a trip to Oregon. Not only is this place a photography lover’s dream, but also you will find deserts that rival any in Utah or Arizona. Plus, you will be hard-pressed to find a better view of the ocean than the one on the South Oregon Coast. There are also hundreds of serene and magical waterfalls in this state, as well as more than 500 world-class wineries. If…
When it comes to travel it can often feel like there’s so much to do in such little time – and the trend of “slow travel” in someway seems a little backward, as today, we are focused on experiencing more, more, more and packing as much into our time as possible – particularly our holidays. See, we often treat travel like a Chinese takeaway rather than a slow and luxurious Sunday Brunch; meaning we are dashing about here there and…
If you have a couple of days vacation saved up, you might be thinking about escaping your daily routine and taking a short break. The good news is that there are great budget-friendly European cities you can visit and make the most out of the nightlife, sightseeing, shopping facilities, and attractions. In case you are still undecided, below you’ll find a list of some of the best cities you can consider for your next long weekend in Europe. London London…
When someone mentions the city of Florence, I am sure images of the Italian city and the birthplace of the Renaissance come to mind. But did you know that there is a Florence, Alabama that had it’s own modern Renaissance? Now, we had never heard of this lovely spot in the Northwest region of the state known as the Shoals. However, after spending a few days discovering its music, art, food, and culture, it became clear that Florence is definitely…
If you are travelling to Malaysia sometime soon then you will want to make sure that you are prepared for the journey. This is easier said than done because even though you may think you have everything you need, there is a high chance that you don’t. For example, Malaysian weather can be really unpredictable so if you don’t have sandals and an umbrella then you may find yourself in an uncomfortable situation. If you want to avoid things like…
Visiting the UAE is a wonderful experience that everyone should try at least once. The food, the people and the lifestyle are out of this world at times. But, like all places, the United Arab Emirates can get a little dull after a two-week stint. For holiday-goers, it’s no problem because most people jet off back home within 14 days. Travelers can find it problematic as they spend more time in one place. As always, the question becomes: “How do…