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M is for MAMAJUANA: DR’s Most Potent Drink

last Updated: October 4, 2017
dominican republic

During our trip to Punta Cana a few summers ago, I was very intrigued by this deathly-looking drink.  Every staff member at our resort, The Ocean Blue Continue Reading

Filed Under: caribbean, food Tagged With: dominican republic

K is for KAUAI and Other Possible Travel Plans for 2013

last Updated: February 9, 2018
hawaii kauai

We went to the Greek Islands for our honeymoon (posts to come, super sorry!!!), a destination which was solely my choice, so it was only appropriate Continue Reading

Filed Under: inspiration, personal Tagged With: hawaii, kauai

J is for JUMPING Around the World

last Updated: February 9, 2018

If you knew me (in real life), you'd know just how much I enjoy acting like a little kid. I like to eat Sponge Bob Mac 'n Cheese for dinner, I Continue Reading

Filed Under: personal, photo essay

H is for HURRICANE: New Orleans Signature Drink

last Updated: February 9, 2018
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On a recent trip to New Orleans, I quickly discovered why this fruity alcoholic drink, what locals call The Hurricane, is so popular.  The cocktail is Continue Reading

Filed Under: food, North America Tagged With: louisiana, new orleans

F is for FALASSARNA: Our Favorite Beach on Crete

last Updated: May 8, 2019
beach crete greece

During our time in Greece (posts to come, sorry!), we went to a good handful of beaches. We went to a red sand beach, a black sand beach, and even a Continue Reading

Filed Under: europe Tagged With: beach, crete, greece

E is for Eiffel [tower]: A Climb to the Top

last Updated: May 11, 2023
france paris

Back on my first real trip, while "backpacking" throughout Europe, a friend and I decided it was a good idea to climb the 674 steps to the second Continue Reading

Filed Under: europe Tagged With: france, paris

D is for DESSERT and the sweet tooth in me

last Updated: February 16, 2018

Us girls love dessert, we just do.  There's no way around it.  [I'm smiling like a little kid right now just thinking about peanut butter fudge and Continue Reading

Filed Under: food

C is for COLOSSEUM; a trip to ancient Rome

last Updated: May 11, 2023
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I was never a history buff in high school.  I actually hated the idea of sitting in social studies class learning about the World Wars, who even won Continue Reading

Filed Under: europe Tagged With: italy, rome

B is for BEACHES: My Favorite of the Caribbean

last Updated: May 27, 2016
beach

I love the beach.  What girl doesn't?  Okay, I realize everyone may not love salt-water in their hair and sand in unknown places.  But it's something Continue Reading

Filed Under: caribbean, inspiration Tagged With: beach

A is for ATV: My New Preferred Method of Travel

last Updated: May 11, 2023
greece

Of course I had heard of and seen ATV's around, both in upstate New York and in various island countries.  However, I first stepped on one on our most Continue Reading

Filed Under: europe Tagged With: greece

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