I’m finally wrapping up writing about our trip to Thailand with a post about our final destination, Bangkok. You can read about our first two stops in Chiang Mai and Pattaya in Parts 1 and 2. Bangkok was a really interesting place to end the trip. A busy and energetic city, huge and sprawling, with…
After an amazing time in Chiang Mai it was time to head back south and visit Pattaya City. You can read about our time in Chiang Mai in part 1 of my Thailand recap. From Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok we had just shy of a two hour car ride south to Pattaya City on the…
Thailand, such a lovely and welcoming country and now a place filled with memories shared with my sister, Julia. We traveled for a total of 11 days spending time in Chiang Mai, Pattaya, and Bangkok. I will be sharing our journey over the course of two posts, so be sure to check them both out. This…
As a Michigan native, I am so excited to share my weekend in Detroit with you. I visited in early March from Thursday to Sunday to attend a conference at the Westin Book Cadillac, a gorgeous historic hotel that was purchased by the SPG group and renovated. I didn’t take any pictures of the hotel itself…
Growing up my family always packed food to eat while traveling. Maybe it was to resist the smell of airpot cinnamon rolls, or to save money, but my mom always had sandwiches, fruit or other snacks for us. If we were traveling with my grandparents you can bet that there was a large bag filled…
I’ve been looking forward to talking wine! r. When planning our recent trip to central Chile, visiting some local wineries was at the top of my list. We debated about the area in which to visit, as there are numerous wineries across several valleys in central Chile. Some are closer to the coast or the…
Eating through Asheville One of our favorite things about living in Charlotte is the close proximity of both the beach and the mountains. With the mountains being a bit closer, we have made many day and weekend trips to Asheville and the surrounding area. Our trips usually involve taking in the beautiful scenery and enjoying…