We’re Going to Switzerland!
I had been exploring options on Google Flights for possible anniversary trips. Last year, we went to NYC, and I was scoping out some other northern US cities for us; both Chicago, IL, and Boston, MA, were looking appealing with flights in the mid-$200s for this summer. I scrolled over to see what our European options were - you know, just for fun - and I was surprised to find direct flights to Zurich starting in the high-$400s. Um, hello!
Megan’s 2024 Spring Break Cruise
Hi all, its been a minute since I have updated you all on my travel. Unfortunately it’s been INSANE at work and truthfully I have never needed a vacation more than the one I had last week.
The Best of Kyoto, Japan
After spending three days in Urayasu, we hopped on the shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto. There, we met up with my mother-in-law and spent five rainy days in Kyoto. These are the highlights of our time there, activities and locations I would highly recommend...
Guest Post: Dos and Don’ts of Disney Springs
Traveling anywhere can be a bit overwhelming, especially when going to places like Disney. Since the parks now have a reservation system, you are less likely to encounter too much chaos whilst inside, but Disney Springs is still very popular and you do not need a ticket or reservation to enter. Meaning - it can get very crowded, very fast. So my very first DO is to arrive early in the day. DON’T arrive several hours early - there is no rope drop ceremony and everything opens at the same time.
Spotlight: teamLab in Tokyo, Japan
When we were researching what to do in Tokyo, one thing came recommended over and over again: the teamLab Planets exhibit. It was so much fun, we actually decided we should book tickets for the other teamLab exhibit in Tokyo, which just opened in February 2024: Borderless, a new permanent exhibit.
We’re Going to Ireland: 2024 Edition
We just returned from a fabulous trip to Japan yesterday and are adjusting back to Eastern time - that 14-hour time difference is no joke, and our baby girl is pretty sure it’s daytime in the middle of the night. We’ll get there, and there is much, much more to come on all the great things we did during our 2+ week vacation, but first things first: we’re going to Ireland!
Katie’s Latest Travel Purchases – February 2024
We’re in the final stretch before we leave for Japan! It feels like we only just booked the tickets (apparently, that was in August), but the trip will be here before we know it. Of course, that means I’ve spent the last few weeks figuring out what we need to get before we go. We have our Ireland toddler packing list to work off of, but we’ve also needed to upgrade some things. These are recent purchases I’ve made to ensure we’re all set for our trip...
Tampa Bay Restaurant Highlights: Winter 2024
It’s been a busy winter! As we figure out what it means to have two kids in tow, we haven’t let that stop us from trying new restaurants and locations. We found a lot of new eats while we were at Disney Springs last month, but these are our highlights from around Tampa Bay...
A Birthday Celebration Weekend in the Bay Area
Last week was my 30th birthday. And the celebrations have been ongoing all month long. This past weekend I had some of my closest friends come stay with me for a long weekend to celebrate this milestone birthday. Friday to Sunday were jam packed with activities all showcasing some of the best the Tampa Bay Area has to offer. If you are looking to show guests around or simply looking at some of my favorite places in the bay areas keep on reading.
Global Entry Timeline for January 2024
It’s been a busy month as we get our baby girl set up for global travel! After receiving her passport on December 30 - more on passport timelines here - I immediately submitted (that same day) an application for her to get Global Entry. This had always been a part of our plan, though we suspected we would need to have her interview on arrival upon our return from Japan. Fortunately, we were able to snag a last-minute interview ahead of time, so now this little lady is ready to go! Here’s what our timelines looked like for Global Entry...