The dreamโ€ฆ Maldives Magic ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ๏ธ๐Ÿคฟ๐Ÿชธ๐Ÿ 

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 dreamโ€ฆ Maldives Magic ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ๏ธ๐Ÿคฟ๐Ÿชธ๐Ÿ ”

Dreaming of Banff ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

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 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ”

Bowl Games 2024 ๐Ÿˆ

Challenge aheadโ€ฆ. 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 ๐Ÿˆ”

Astronomical Clock โฐ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

Every hour on the hour between 9am & 11pm, a spectacle takes place in Pragueโ€™s 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 โฐ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ”

Dhula Village stay ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณโ›บ๏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 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณโ›บ๏ธ”

London round 2 ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

Just four months since my first visit and Iโ€™m 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 didnโ€™t get hit with a painful $75 feet this go around. And my luck continued, as I drewContinue reading “London round 2 ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ”

The Hills Are Alive ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น ๐ŸŽถ

After a week visiting family in Germany, it was time to explore a couple new countries! The train from Stuttgart to Salzburg was an easy 4 hour trek, despite a rather tight 15 min connection window navigating the monstrous train hub in Munich. The seemingly infinite countrysides & quaint towns whizzed by as I triedContinue reading “The Hills Are Alive ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น ๐ŸŽถ”

Capsule hotel ๐Ÿจ

This one has been on my bucket list for a while, so my quick European jaunt in October 2024 led to a 9 hour bunk session in my very own capsule room. While there is nothing glamorous about the whole ordeal, it is quite an experience being able to hunker down in a quiet, dark,Continue reading “Capsule hotel ๐Ÿจ”

Daytona Beach girls haven

Our new, yearly January girls BFF retreat is an easy trek up to Daytona Beach for some sunshine & much needed post holiday recovery mode. Beachfront is the only way we do it! Breakfast is whipped up every day, much to my delight. I have some pop-up work calls to wrap up, so they takeContinue reading “Daytona Beach girls haven”

Joy in solitude

While I wholeheartedly believe in the healing power of a regularly scheduled girls trip, I can equally find so much joy in the simplicity of a solo adventure. Most wonโ€™t understand or harness this time of reflection and rejuvenation, but I have learned over time to embrace the sweet sound of silenceโ€ฆ.. Slow down. BreatheContinue reading “Joy in solitude”