Most people cannot afford to travel around the world, flying from one location to another, checking your luggage, handing over your passport, and not to mention, sitting in cramped seats on airlines (hello, we can’t all afford private planes) or getting seasick on a cruise. So why not see the world from a different perspective? By TRAIN! Traveling by train can either be inexpensive or luxurious. If you’re open to not having a set itinerary, then traveling by train may be a great way to see the world, including sites in the USA, Europe, India, or China. So why not […]
Wanderlust Wednesday: Wellness & Fitness Retreats
When wanderlust hits me, I tend to look at far away places like Paris, the Maldives, Cabo, Bali, Australia, London, Italy… Heck, I would just love to be on a beach somewhere soaking up the sunshine, digging my toes in the sand, and not having a care in the world. But recently, I have been looking at fitness and wellness retreats like New Horizon Escapes, and Canyon Ranch Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona. There are more retreats detailed HERE. Fitness retreats like these offer people the opportunity to get healthier, not to mention fitter, stronger, and hopefully happier. New Horizon Escapes […]
Wanderlust: Popular Thanksgiving Destinations
A couple of years ago, my husband and I left behind the cold weather of East Tennessee and headed west to warmer weather. We spent Thanksgiving in Las Vegas, Nevada. We had a blast walking around the different casinos, seeing the sights, and eating some great food. We stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and it was fabulous. So what destinations are popular for Thanksgiving? It depends. You can head somewhere cold and snowy, and enjoy some skiing during the day and drink hot cocoa by the fire at nights. Or you can head somewhere warm, leave behind […]
Pray for Paris
I have always wanted to visit Paris. It is at the top of my bucket list. And even after the events on Friday, November 13, 2015, I still want to visit Paris. Why? Because Paris is a resilient city filled with beauty and love. People around the world — people who have never visited France or Paris, like myself — have come together to show their support for this wonderful city. People have changed their facebook photos to reflect a photo of Paris, the Eiffel Tower, or the blue, white, and red flag of France. Famous landmarks have been lit […]
6 Things I Want To See in Aggieland
I’m sitting here, watching Texas A&M play Auburn, and I’m already excited about next weekend because I’ll be in College Station, Texas, at the Texas A&M football game! It started out as a joke when I texted by brother, who is currently a student at Texas A&M, and asked him which football game he was going to take me to this season. Well, after a few back-and-forth texts, it was decided… I’m going to the last home game of the season. I booked a room through Airbnb (excited to meet my hosts) and booked my flight! I know my brother, […]