Atmosphere: Fine Dining| Budget: $$$ I’ve always wanted to dine in a castle. I mean, who wouldn’t? It’s every Disney kid’s dream! So, when Kevin and I went on a road trip through the Scottish Highlands, we decided to splurge…
A Road Trip Through the Scottish Highlands
Length: 5 Days | Budget: $$ The Scottish Highlands was everything I imagined it to be. Think mesmerizing landscapes, majestic mountains, romantic seascapes, and lots and lots of green! There’s a mystery to the entire region, and there’s no wonder…
How to Spend a Perfect Day in Notting Hill
Notting Hill is an iconic neighborhood…thanks to Julia Roberts, Notting Hill Carnival, and the world-famous Portabello Market. The area offers an amazing assortment of colorful buildings, great independent cafes and restaurants, and a seemingly endless supply of cherry blossoms. It’s…
10 Lessons: 1 Month of Expat Life in London
It’s been a whirlwind of a month….our first month in London! We’re still trying to wrap our heads around the fact that we’ve moved halfway across the world, rented out our Seattle home, and started new jobs in new departments….
Day Trip: Canterbury, England
Length: 1 Day (Day trip from London) | Budget: $ After a few splendid weeks in London, Kevin and I decided to venture out to the English countryside for a breath of fresh air. We weren’t sure where to go, so we…
Why You Should Visit Cinque Terre, Italy
There’s a reason why Cinque Terre is one of the most romantic destinations to visit. Cinque Terre is really a string of 5 different villages along the Italian Riviera (Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Riomaggiore, Manarola, and Corniglia)…each of them offering…
Our European Bucket List
In preparation for our move from Seattle to London, my husband and I put together our European Bucket List. With some thoughtful planning and budgeting….we’re hoping that we’ll be able to make it through the full list in a few…
Why We Decided to Move Abroad
A year ago, my husband and I visited London for the first time. We came back to Seattle raving about the city and even joked about moving there (which is a big deal, because my husband is typically not a fan…
