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Ireland Trip Review – Part 1

Ireland Trip Review – Part 1

After years of anticipation and over six months of planning, we finally visited Ireland!! The 11 days we spent in Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland were simply magical. We packed plenty of activities into our days, but the country is so peaceful (and full of adorable sheep) that you can’t help but relax. I’ll recap…

Charleston, SC Trip Review

Charleston, SC Trip Review

Over Memorial Day weekend, Jay and I took our first trip to Charleston, SC. His work sent him there for a seminar, so I joined him on Friday and we took two days to explore the city. Prior to our trip, I’ll admit to fairly high expectations. Everyone has only positive comments about Charleston. However,…

Mechanicsburg Wine Walk

Mechanicsburg Wine Walk

Last Saturday, as a combination Mother’s Day / Birthday event, my mom, Sam, and I spent the afternoon participating in Mechanicsburg, PA’s annual Wine Walk. Mechanicsburg is a small town in central PA close to where I grew up. Our church is located there, so I’ve driven through it many many times, but had never…

Charleston, SC Itinerary

Charleston, SC Itinerary

Due to a lucky circumstance, Jay is now scheduled to attend a work seminar in Charleston in May. Charleston is at the top of my list of US cities to visit, so I’m thrilled that I’ll be able to join him! I’m mentally preparing myself to eat ALL THE FOOD the city has to offer….

Trip Review – Austin, TX

Trip Review – Austin, TX

Normally I return from vacation already making plans for the next time I visit. Unfortunately, Austin won’t be high on our list. I’m sure the chilly, rainy weather played a part since it prevented us from enjoying any outdoor exploits. Our trip was fun overall, but it didn’t quite live up to our expectations.  Mostly,…

Ireland Itinerary – Part 1

Ireland Itinerary – Part 1

It’s happening!!! We’re going to Ireland!! I spent hours and hours researching, planning, and squealing in excitement. We ultimately decided on an 11 day tour of Ireland and Northern Ireland with a day trip to the Scottish Isle of Islay. From there I created a day by day Ireland itinerary to narrow down where we…