The Best Places to Skydive in the World The Blue Hole, Belize This one intrigues me the most – hence the reason I listed it as number one. Not only do you jump over shark-infested waters 50 miles away from land. But you skydive right into the Blue Hole where a boat awaits with your … Continue reading The Best Places to Skydive in the World
I visited New Mexico several times (Albuquerque, Madrid and Santa Fe) in college but after watching Breaking Bad, I want to go back! Although there are companies that offer Breaking Bad tours, I put together a list of filming locations so I can do my own. Care to join me? Walter White's House - 3828 … Continue reading Take Your Own Breaking Bad Tour
Madrid is fun day trip from Albuquerque via the Turquoise Trail. The views alone are worth the drive. As you approach Madrid, you will start to question if this is really just a ghost town. The "houses" look like abandoned shacks. But they are actually cafe,shops and restaurants! After you've gotten your fill in Madrid, … Continue reading Madrid, New Mexico
Upon graduating from college, my sister accepted a job in Albuquerque, NM. Having never been out west, it was the perfect opportunity to see someplace new! No matter where you look, you can see the prominent Sandia Mountains. We took the Sandia Peak Tramway to the top for spectacular views of ABQ. It's a 2.7 … Continue reading Albuquerque, NM
While staying in Nice after a visit to Paris, we took a day trip to Monaco and Eze. The drive out to Monaco was quite stunning with all the mountainous views. We swung by the Monte Carlo casino but being a high school trip, the majority of us could not go in. However, the adults … Continue reading Monaco, Monte Carlo and Eze, France
As mentioned in a previous blog, on my first trip abroad I visited Paris, Nice, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Pisa, Florence and Rome. We were only there for a day so we didn't see much besides the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore and the Accademia Museum. The side streets were charming and the Florence Cathedral … Continue reading Florence, Italy
On my first trip abroad, I visited Paris, Nice, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Pisa and Florence. Our last stop was Rome. Upon arrival, we immediately set off to see the ancient Roman ruins - specifically The Forum. According to About.com: "The ancient Roman Forum is a huge complex of ruined temples, basilicas, and arches. It was … Continue reading Rome, Italy
My first trip abroad was with my French club during my sophomore year in college. I blogged about it in this post. I went again with the same French club right after I graduated from high school. We visited most of the same sights and additional ones along the way... Climbing Montmartre Steps View after … Continue reading Paris Part Deux, France
One of the most interesting places I have visited in France was Mont St. Michele - an island near Normandy. It's hard to imagine this 11th-century abbey was once a prison. Mont St. Michele is considered "The Wonder of the Western World." It is surrounded by a bay that has one road that leads into … Continue reading Mont Saint-Michel, France
Fancy a pint? Two words: PUB CLUB As mentioned in other posts, I studied abroad in London during my junior year in college. My husband did as as well - just two years prior. We went back to our old stopping grounds in 2009 and my cheap economical husband found a great way to get … Continue reading Drink Your Way Through London…For FREE
A Wanderlust Girl 