One of my favorite days of the year is any time I get the opportunity to walk into Cameron Indoor Stadium. It never gets oldโฆโฆ I seriously get goose bumps just stepping foot into the grand lobby, in the presence of Blue Devil royalty. The nostalgia rushes back in an instant of my glory daysContinue reading “Duke ๐ vs Arizona State ๐”
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The Birdโs Nest Stadium ๐๏ธ๐จ๐ณ
What do sports event planners do for fun on vacation? We tour other facilities of course! On my free day in Beijing prior to meeting my travel group, I actually braved the subway system (without getting lost I might add) to ride 12 stations north to Olympic Park. The undeniable first sight is the cageContinue reading “The Birdโs Nest Stadium ๐๏ธ๐จ๐ณ”
Exploring Old City Prague ๐จ๐ฟ
Took the 4 hour direct train from Vienna to Prague & had the whole afternoon to explore. After ditching my heavy bookbag at my cute boutique hotel only 1 block off the main tourist hub, I beelined for the Old Town Square & made it just as the infamous Astronomical Clock chimed at the topContinue reading “Exploring Old City Prague ๐จ๐ฟ”
Oktoberfest ๐บ๐ฉ๐ช๐ฅจ๐๐ข
First day in Stuttgart, Germany & the day before my 50th birthdayโฆ.. where would you go to? Oktoberfest of course!!! Little did I know, but the family had traditional dwindles (long, lacey dresses) for us to wear & I was absolutely mortified. But I was a good auntie & โsucked it upโ only to findContinue reading “Oktoberfest ๐บ๐ฉ๐ช๐ฅจ๐๐ข”
The dreamโฆ Maldives Magic ๐ฒ๐ป๐๏ธ๐คฟ๐ชธ๐
There may or may not be a tear (or two) in my eye & a semi-permanent smile on my face. This dreamy, elusive location has held the #1 spot on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. Euphoria has suddenly taken over my body & transported me to another world. Altogether thereContinue reading “The dreamโฆ Maldives Magic ๐ฒ๐ป๐๏ธ๐คฟ๐ชธ๐ ”
Dreaming of Banff ๐จ๐ฆ
My #1 bucket list location for years, just over the Canada border, finally became a reality in Sept 2024. I had planned a massive 10 day roadtrip loop through Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Revelstoke, Kootenay and (dipping back into the US) at Glacier National Parks. I was very overdue for a backwoods adventure & disconnecting (onContinue reading “Dreaming of Banff ๐จ๐ฆ”
Bowl Games 2024 ๐
Challenge aheadโฆ. What an honor to take over the operational reigns of one of college football’s most anticipated traditions – bowl season in Orlando! The City Beautiful has long hosted the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl (79 years and counting), and for the past quarter century, the FCS team has also produced a second postseason contest, knownContinue reading “Bowl Games 2024 ๐”
Astronomical Clock โฐ ๐จ๐ฟ
Every hour on the hour between 9am & 11pm, a spectacle takes place in Pragueโs Old Town Square as eager tourists all have their phones aimed at this medieval clock. It dates back to 1410 and got severely damaged during the second World War, but has had numerous repairs & been back in operation sinceContinue reading “Astronomical Clock โฐ ๐จ๐ฟ”
Dhula Village stay ๐ฎ๐ณโบ๏ธ
Deep in the countryside between Agra & Jaipur is a Dhula Village that is the perfect hideaway for a dose of relaxation. Our adventure group arrived via a long pothole infested backroad to a quiet oasis outfitted with glamping tents. We all made a beeline for the unexpected luxury of an aqua blue swimming pool,Continue reading “Dhula Village stay ๐ฎ๐ณโบ๏ธ”
London round 2 ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
Just four months since my first visit and Iโm again boarding a red eye en route to England. I barely skated through bag weight checks (literally at the max 22lbs max) plus a sling bag, so thankfully didnโt get hit with a painful $75 feet this go around. And my luck continued, as I drewContinue reading “London round 2 ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ”