A rolling hill landscape, lush valleys, nearby market towns and a good bit of sheep - the Peak District offers all of this and more. Located predominantly in Derbyshire, the Peak District is one of England’s most popular national parks, and is actually the country’s first. The region has two distinct personalities: the Dark Peak - characterized by vast moorland and beautiful wildflowers - and…
It’s officially 2021, and I think many of us are excited for a new start. This year, I celebrated from my hometown, but in the past, I have been abroad. In the spirit of looking back on previous celebrations, I thought I’d share some thoughts on last year’s quiet trip to Wales! Staying near Cowbridge In 2019, we decided to go to Wales for New…
Last month, I shared my experience with my first trip abroad. Part of that adventure included a quick visit to Scotland. If you only have a couple of days but want to maximize your sightseeing, here are my top tips for a quick trip to Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands. I’ve found myself thinking about this trip and the amazing scenery recently - though that…
Bath was always on my list of places to visit in England. I love the architecture, the history and the surrounding landscapes. When touring Bath, we took a look around the Roman Baths, walked along the River Avon and stopped by a couple of other historic locations. If you’re planning on visiting, here are some suggestions: Roman Baths With more than one million visitors each…
As international travel is on hold for the moment, I’ve been looking through some old photos and reminiscing about past trips. I still have many experiences I’d like to share, and where better to start than my first international trip? My college study abroad year in the U.K. was the first time I left the U.S., and I traveled with family to visit London, Edinburgh…
Traveling, whether for business or pleasure, is a great way to see and explore new places. But how do you decide where to go, what to see and how to get around? People look to get different things out of different trips. I usually want to see as much as possible when venturing to a new place. I know other people, however, who prefer to…
After living in Brighton for a year, I have grown very fond of the Lanes and the seafront. My ideal day in Brighton involves a stroll through the Lanes and a walk from the pier down to the beach huts in Hove. Here are a few snapshots over the course of my last few trips to Brighton. THE LANESWhether you want to dine, drink or…
On my most recent trip to the U.K., I wanted to venture somewhere I had yet to visit. The main criteria for this location included somewhere that could be explored on foot within a day. We ended up choosing Cambridge, and it turned out to be a well paced day trip! While I would have loved to stay for a weekend, a day was enough…
I recently had to make a last minute trip to Nashville and was only in the city for a total of 18 hours. Despite the time crunch, I was able to enjoy the city's food, beer, and live music. Here's what I got up to: Downtown NashvilleWe began our exploration downtown, parking near 3rd street and making our way toward Broadway. As we walked around, we sampled…
With summer just around the corner, adventurous holidays and European cities are on my mind. Last summer, I spent time in Italy with my family, and we had a lengthy agenda. Our time in Rome was a hectic adventure, and we hit most of the major spots in just two days. While I would recommend having extra time to stroll the streets of any foreign city, if you…