On Sunday June 2nd I participated in Wharf Around the World with some friends. I felt like I somehow ended up at Epcot's Food & Wine Festival without having to drive the four hours. Upon arrival we received a festival passport, which included an area to stamp countries we purchased something at, a map, and … Continue reading Wharf Around the World
Tag: USA
Grand Teton National Park
We concluded our getaway at Grand Teton National Park and boy, was it the cherry on top of our transformational trip. After all the hype and excitement Yellowstone provided us with, it was nice to wind down at yet another treasure the U.S.A has to offer. Fun fact, Grand Teton is only about … Continue reading Grand Teton National Park
Story Time: My Mom Had Breast Cancer
My Mom's Story In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to share my Mom’s story. She was diagnosed with stage 1, hormone + breast cancer back in June (once we found out some lymph nodes tested positive for cancer, it was classified as stage 2). Following the diagnosis, we decided … Continue reading Story Time: My Mom Had Breast Cancer
Yellowstone National Park Offers Something for Everyone to Enjoy
I am grateful that I was able to enjoy multiple national parks before the fires ran rampant. I am saddened to see the beauty I encountered hindered by the blazing flames. My thoughts and prayers go out to the parks, the people, and the animals. I can honestly say that if you do not … Continue reading Yellowstone National Park Offers Something for Everyone to Enjoy
No More Sleeping on Glacier National Park
When I think national parks, Yosemite and Yellowstone immediately come to mind, but Glacier National Park is not to be missed and slept on – it deserves the recognition and attention given to the more popular national parks. Glacier was the first national park of my trip; it was then followed by Yellowstone … Continue reading No More Sleeping on Glacier National Park
Spokane, WA and Whitefish & Helena, MT
Spokane, Washington We started off the vacation landing in Spokane International Airport to a beautiful, sunny day. Previous to the trip, I heard that Spokane was famous for their coffee –naturally, I made it my mission to try it before moving on to the next destination. Being the foodie that I am, I was … Continue reading Spokane, WA and Whitefish & Helena, MT
Jaguar Latin-American Kitchen
Jaguar Latin-American Kitchen was the first place that introduced me to ceviche and I quite possible could not have chosen a better place to do so. Jaguar has always been ahead of its time – it is a place that seems like it would reside in New York or LA, but shines bright … Continue reading Jaguar Latin-American Kitchen
Chicago: 2018 Memorial Day Weekend
I can happily admit that I fell in-love with another city. For Memorial Day weekend, I got to explore Chicago in all of its beautiful, patriotic, and architectural glory. Hotel I stayed at the LondonHouse Chicago, Chicago’s luxury riverfront hotel – and let me just tell you, it has the … Continue reading Chicago: 2018 Memorial Day Weekend