Katie

That Time When… I Thought We Would Die at Hamburger DOM

Sep 21, 2020

Now, we’re generally pretty skeptical of fair rides since Tyler is an engineer and can tell you all the potential issues with the ride, but we didn’t want to miss out on them entirely. Early on in our DOM visit, we rode the Wilde Maus XXL, which was part-funhouse, part-roller coaster, and we enjoyed it. However, with fuller bellies, we then rode the DOM Dancer… a costly mistake.

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Girls’ Trip: Our 6-Day Ireland Itinerary

Sep 14, 2020

Katie

In October 2019, I met up with my friends Sara and Liz for an epic girls’ trip that would take us all over Ireland in just under a week. While there were some things we planned in advance, like our trip to the Cliffs of Moher, we planned a lot of our activities the night before, so we could determine the next day based on how we were feeling. We crammed A LOT of traveling around the country into less than a week, but it gave us a great view of different parts of the country. I know that I can’t wait to go back!

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How to Use Google Flights’ Explore Tool

Sep 7, 2020

Katie

The way everyone uses Google Flights is not the way I make the most of it. I have talked about the $375 roundtrip tickets that Tyler and I booked to Copenhagen, a place we had not previously considered going and where we had one of the best dining experiences ever, but we didn’t just randomly search “Copenhagen” with some dates and hope for the best; we used the Google Flights' Explore tool.

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36 Hours in San Francisco, California

Aug 31, 2020

Katie

Last August, I headed out west for an important work meeting, which gave me approximately 36 hours in San Francisco, California. I never miss an opportunity to squeeze some “vacation” out of work travel - also known as a “bleisure” trip - so I, along with two of my lovely coworkers, made the most of our day and a half in the city. If you’re short on time in San Fran, these are your must-dos and must-eats!

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Spotlight: Grady Goat Yoga

Aug 24, 2020

Katie

There are many wonderful day trips from Tampa, but I have to say the GOAT is a trip to Grady Goat Farm for some Grady Goat Yoga. ;) Located about 25 minutes from downtown Tampa, this is a must-do activity for anyone who even remotely likes yoga or baby animals.

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How to Travel Safely in an Unsafe Place

Aug 17, 2020

Katie

We got a Scott’s Cheap Flights alert that tickets to Fortaleza out of Orlando were super cheap, and before jumping on the deal, we did some research. Did you know that Fortaleza is consistently ranked one of the most dangerous cities in the world? Did we really want to vacation in a place like that?

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That Time When… We Got Free FC Barcelona Tickets

Aug 10, 2020

Katie

I came into the downtown Tampa office on a seemingly normal Wednesday morning and found that our office Slack channel was blowing up because, since Rakuten is currently an FCB sponsor, we had some tickets up for grabs for the game. I quickly texted my husband Tyler to see if he wanted to go - after all, our club seats would include dinner and drinks, but it did mean leaving work early and driving to Miami in just a few hours.

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Traveling With Dogs: What It’s Really Like

Aug 3, 2020

Katie

Since this was our first time traveling with dogs, we found that there were definitely changes to our traditional traveling style. We saw the biggest impacts on four areas of travel.

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Where to Eat in Charleston, South Carolina

Jul 27, 2020

Katie

With two visits to the Holy City just this year, I’ve spent a lot of time researching great food in the area - and now that I’ve returned from Charleston for the second time, I can confirm that these places are some awesome options that won’t break the bank. If you find yourself in the city, I would recommend eating...

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Is Blue Lagoon Worth It?

Jul 20, 2020

Katie

Blue Lagoon “was named one of 25 wonders of the world by National Geographic,” so we figured it was worth a visit. Considering I have now been there twice, I can confirm that yes, it was worth it - for me. However, I think there are several factors to consider before pre-booking your reservation.