A few years ago, we traveled to Ireland along with three friends to celebrate my 30th birthday. It was one of our first trips that required planning (no tour guides, no cruise ship, etc.). We were pretty ambitious and squeezed a lot of sightseeing into those 6 days, but it…Continue reading Our 6-Day Ireland Itinerary
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Exploring South Carolina’s Chau Ram Park
A year ago, in August 2017, WC and I set off for South Carolina in search of watching the total solar eclipse from a prime location. We researched dozens of spots that were along the line on the map that would be in “totality” but we knew many of those…Continue reading Exploring South Carolina’s Chau Ram Park
10 Things You Must Do in Reykjavik, Iceland
If you pay attention to travel deals, you’ve probably seen trips to Reykjavik, Iceland for unbelievable prices. That’s how we ended up there in 2015 for a quick 3-day getaway! Our trip was with Gate 1 Travel and included some sightseeing on our own and some through the tour company.…Continue reading 10 Things You Must Do in Reykjavik, Iceland
Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina
A few years ago, WC and I knew almost nothing about the Blue Ridge Parkway and Mountains. But when we saw a week’s stay in a Waynesville, North Carolina cabin at a silent auction, we decided, why not? We invited my parents and grandparents and made it a family affair for a week…Continue reading Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina
How to Spend a Day in Killarney, Ireland
Of all the cities we visited in Ireland, Killarney was by far my favorite (WC might argue for Galway). There is so much to do and see from the national park to a castle and a waterfall! We spent one day in Killarney and our next day driving the…Continue reading How to Spend a Day in Killarney, Ireland