On a tour through Europe, we made a stop in Pisa to see the Leaning Tower. The most interesting thing about Pisa is watching people pose with the tower. They can get very creative! But that's really all there is to do in Pisa! All you need is an hour and then you can be … Continue reading Pisa, Italy
On my very first trip to France with my high school French Club (MANY, ahem years ago), we took an overnight train from Paris to the French Riviera. We checked in to the Hotel Nice (really original) and started to tour the downtown. It was sunny and beautiful! The beach looked so inviting although I … Continue reading Nice, France
My first trip abroad was during my sophomore year in high school with the French Club. My father took me down to the courthouse to get my passport! I was nervous to board that plane but I was with my friends and we were about to have an adventure! Once we landed, we immediately met … Continue reading Paris Part Un, France
I had spent a semester abroad in London in 2003 and had the opportunity to travel all over Europe. One of my favorite trips was visiting Venice. My friends and I took a 2hr flight from Gatwick to Marco Polo airport via Easyjet. We (unfortunately) didn't have to travel far to get to our hostel: … Continue reading Venice, Italy
After our first day in Dublin, Cong and Galway followed by our second day touring the Cliffs of Moher and Killarney, we headed to Blarney. Before we left, we took a carriage ride through Killarney and the National Park. That poor horse! Look at how many people are on the sleigh. Then it was off … Continue reading Blarney, Ireland
After a wonderful first day visiting Dublin, Cong and Galway, our Paddy Wagon Tour got up early to set off for the Cliffs of Moher. We cruised down the west coast along the shore. We made a pit stop at The Burren. Here is our sweet ride! Then it was off to the Cliffs where … Continue reading Cliffs of Moher and Killarney, Ireland
I was studying abroad in London when my roommate and I decided to go to Ireland for a long weekend.We heard great things about the Paddy Wagon Tours so we booked a 3 day southern trip. The nice thing about the Paddy Wagon Tour is that you are given two options - the backpacker or … Continue reading Dublin, Cong and Galway, Ireland
When we lived in South Florida we took advantage of being near the Miami port and booked a last minute cruise. It was just a simple 3 day cruise to the Bahamas. We got there in the afternoon to enjoy the views (and the lunch buffet!) This was my second Royal Caribbean cruise - the … Continue reading Bahamas
As mentioned in my Charleston post, my husband and I were visiting relatives up north for the holiday and decided to drive back to Florida stopping in Charleston and Savannah. I felt like the two were very similar in looks. They each have extraordinary homes and a nice waterfront. We only had one day there … Continue reading Savannah, GA
My husband and I visited Charleston several years ago - actually before we were even husband and wife or even engaged! Having visited family up north for Thanksgiving, we decided to drive back to Florida and make stops in Charleston and Savannah. We arrived in Charleston at night and checked into the Andrew Pinckney Inn. … Continue reading Charleston, SC
A Wanderlust Girl 