Recap: Our Great Barrier Reef Cruise on the Carnival Luminosa
Hello friends! March came and went - it felt like time passed much faster while we were “down under.” That being said, I have so, so much to share about our family trip to Australia. For starters: everything about our cruise! Was it relaxing? Sometimes. Was it fun? Absolutely. Did we see the Great Barrier Reef? Spoiler: we did. Here’s a recap of our seven days at sea on the Carnival Luminosa.
That Time When… I Brought My Family to the Daytona 500
I was invited to attend the Daytona 500 through work. I’m not one to pass up a new travel opportunity, though the real fun was that my family was invited to join in! We packed up the kids and hit the road for the ultimate racing experience.
Highlights from Paris, France
Our time in Paris was definitely a whirlwind! Since we only had three days in the city, we had to make the most of it without fitting in too much - after all, a vacation away from the kids should be relaxing! I think this trip was a nice mix, and there were plenty of highlights. These are a few of my bests...
That Time When… My Luggage Broke Between Flights
Ahead of my study abroad trip in 2014, my mom gifted me with a lovely luggage set. I have brought it out countless times over the years, though I usually favor my Away bag. That being said, the carry-on from this set was the perfect size for our Air Canada flights to Tokyo, so I opted to dust it off. Unfortunately, I should have inspected it a little further…
Planning Our Last-Minute Getaway to Paris, France
As I’ve always said, go where the cheap flights take you! So when $333 flights to Paris, France, popped up on Google Flights, it was an (almost) immediate yes. That’s exactly how Tyler and I found ourselves planning a last-minute trip - we’re going at the end of the month! We were able to quickly coordinate dog and childcare, so now we’re gearing up for a few days of just the two of us in the City of Light.
Katie’s 2024 Travel Recap: A New Year’s Countdown!
As we count down these final moments of 2024, it’s time to look back at the incredible journeys of the past year. For me, those journeys included going back to work after maternity leave, as well as moving back to the heart of Tampa (I’m now just ten minutes from the airport!). There were several great trips this year as well, though honestly, I felt like the year flew by! I am confident there will be plenty of adventures ahead, but for now, let’s kick off the countdown to 2025 with my 2024 travel recap. Who doesn’t love a little wanderlust to ring in the new year? ✨
Ireland 2024: Our 10-Day Multi-Stop Family Road Trip Itinerary
As you know, we’ve been to Ireland more than a handful of times over the past ten years or so… We most recently went on a family trip to Ireland in 2022, but Tyler and I love to get back there. I would say this was definitely our most ambitious trip there, as we rented a car and turned it into a multi-stop family road trip. Buckle up - this is how we spent our holiday in Ireland...
Katie’s Top 3: October 2024 Highlights from Tampa Bay
Is it just me, or did October fly by? Our month was very busy, and I think we spent most of it running around Tampa Bay - except for when we were hunkered down at home during the storm. Even in the craziness, we had a ton of fun. Here are the highlights from last month...
Highlights from Whistler, British Columbia
It has been *a time* down here in Tampa Bay! It’s hard to believe that not one, but two hurricanes have interrupted our lives (and our power) since I was in Whistler for a work conference. It was a quick trip, especially for two full days' worth of travel, but I still made the most of it! Here are the highlights...
What to Know About Grindelwald, Switzerland
Grindelwald Switzerland is located in the Jungfrau region of Switzerland. A beautiful part of the country with some of the highest mountain tops in Europe and some awesome hikes and adventures.