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Wanderlust Wednesday: Las Vegas, Baby!

July 19, 2017 2 Comments

A few years ago, my husband and I went to Las Vegas for the long Thanksgiving weekend. We stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and loved every minute of it! Later this year, we’re heading back to Vegas and plan to do a lot more than just gamble and see a show. So what’s there to do in Vegas besides gamble and see a show {or two}? LOTS!!! Let me count the ways in which you can enjoy Vegas, and what all you can see and do in this city that some people call “Sin City” and the […]

Life, Style, Travel

Jobs I Want To Try Some Day

July 2, 2017 1 Comment

Let me start today’s post by saying that I enjoy my job as a Registered Medical Assistant. I enjoy those I work with, and I enjoy the job in general. That being said, I still think of myself as that awkward 20-something fresh out of college with hopes and dreams of having this job or that job, but mostly I dream about being a publish and paid writer/blogger. Now with that being said, here is a list of a few of the jobs I’d like to try someday… 1) Actress… My husband says I’m a drama queen. I have been known […]

All Things Edible, Travel

My Walking Tour Through Downtown Knoxville

June 24, 2017 5 Comments

Last Saturday, I met up with several other bloggers and foodies from the Knoxville and surrounding area to experience what the downtown Knoxville area has to offer. It was a crazy, event-filled weekend, what with the Pride-fest and farmer’s market and just regular weekend traffic. But by golly, it was great food and even better company! The tour was organized by blogger Gwendolyn Mulholland of Finding Sanity in Our Crazy Life. She booked the tour through East TN Tours. There was 12 of us total, including our tour guide, Lauren Quinn, who also owns East TN Tours. Lauren was well-prepared […]

All Things Wanderlust, Travel

Wanderlust Wednesday: Take Me to Capri

May 24, 2017 2 Comments

Capri, Italy. This small island draws me in like a moth to a flame. Capri has always been one of the most cosmopolitan islands in the Mediterranean, and is beloved by celebrities and international jet-setters. Capri, an island in Italy’s Bay of Naples, is famed for its rugged landscape, upscale hotels and shopping, from designer fashions to limoncello and handmade leather sandals. One of its best-known natural sites is the Blue Grotto, a dark cavern where the sea glows electric blue, the result of sunlight passing through an underwater cave. In summer, Capri’s dramatic, cove-studded coastline draws many yachts. Depending […]

All Things Wanderlust, Travel

Wanderlust Wednesday: The Happiest Place on Earth

March 29, 2017 2 Comments

According to the World Happiness Report, Norway topped the list as this worlds happiest place. Norway is the overall happiest country in the world, even though the oil prices dropped. Shortly followed by Denmark, Iceland and Switzerland in a tight pack. All the top ten countries have high scores in the six categories. The ranking is as followed: Finland, Netherlands, Canada, New Zealand, with Australia and Sweden tied for 9th place. The United States ranked 14th. There are some amazing and iconic things to do in Norway, and Marie with To Europe and Beyond has listed seven of those things in […]