White sandy beaches and turquoise water awaits you in the Caribbean. Whether you want to sit by the beach and relax or snorkel with the fishes, this place is for you. Jamaica No problem mon’. That is the motto in Jamaica. Laid back vibes throughout the island make for a relaxing time. Sit on … Continue reading Get Inspired
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Don't forget the states! There is so much beauty and things to do in the United States. New York City If you are looking for award winning theater, decadent cuisine and a city that never sleeps then New York City if the place for you! Watch a Broadway show, go to the top of the … Continue reading Get Inspired
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Not sure where you want to go? We can help! France Paris: Stroll the streets of Paris, dine on delicious desserts, take in beautiful art and frolic around Versailles. Check out our blog posts for a personal account of Paris and surrounding areas. Nice, Cannes, Monte Carlo Want to venture outside of Paris and … Continue reading Get Inspired
A is for Agra, India
When it came time to decorate the nursery (gender unknown), I knew I wanted it to be travel themed. One item that I decided to splurge on came from The Land of Nod (now Crate&Kids). It's a piece called "I've got the whole world in my room." How cute is this? Each letter of the … Continue reading A is for Agra, India
B is for Bangkok, Thailand
"Ride on a royal elephant" Bankok is the capital of Thailand and is known for it's ornate temples, floating markets and crowded street life. Also, they filmed The Hangover II here. I am a BIG fan of Thai cuisine and plan on eating my way through the city. So, if this post seems very … Continue reading B is for Bangkok, Thailand
C is for Cairo, Egypt
"Explore the ancient pyramids." (For a backstory on the Land of Nod series, click here!) Let's pretend like we live in a world where there is no political unrest or the threat of terrorism. I can wish that for my son, right? Since this is the (hypothetical) case, we have a some things to do and … Continue reading C is for Cairo, Egypt
D is for Dakar, Senegal
"Spot Senegal's national tree the Baobab." (For a backstory on the Land of Nod series, click here!) Dakar is the capital of Senegal, in West Africa. It’s an Atlantic port on the Cap-Vert peninsula Getting to Dakar: Originally, I thought I could combine my trip to Cairo with Senegal but there really isn't an easy … Continue reading D is for Dakar, Senegal
E is for Edinburgh, Scotland
"Climb the Hill at Edinburgh Castle." (For a backstory on the Land of Nod series, click here!) Daaaaaaaamn! That's a big hill. We will get to that in a moment. When I studied abroad in London, my friends and I were going to visit Scotland for two reasons. The first was to stalk Prince William … Continue reading E is for Edinburgh, Scotland
F is for Fairbanks, Alaska
"Meet an Eskimo and Build an Igloo." (For a backstory on the Land of Nod series, click here!) I'll be honest, I didn't know much about Fairbanks before writing this post but NOW. I. AM. HOOKED! I had no idea there was so much to do there. When I envisioned myself going to Alaska, I … Continue reading F is for Fairbanks, Alaska
New Dehli, India
This post originated from my Land of Nod blog series. It is a prelude to Agra, India. Getting to India: New Delhi has several flights from the U.S arriving throughout the day/evening. I live on the east coast and a flight to New Delhi takes about 21hrs with a layover in either Kuwait or Istanbul, … Continue reading New Dehli, India