Have you ever had one of those trips that you’d planned for so long that, once it was actually upon you, you were totally incredulous that is was even happening? Sort of like a dream – you’ll wake up and still have a week till … Continue readingFirst Impressions – Paris
Just two besties driving around in a foreign country where our phones’ GPS only sometimes work! We were super excited to get out of Reykjavík and explore the Snæfellsnes Peninsula of West Iceland. … Continue readingIceland – Part 4
After a few crazy busy days of touring Iceland, I was ready to just relax for a couple of days. Relaxation means different things to different people. For me, when I travel to a new place, relaxation means finding a way to commune with nature. … Continue readingIceland – Part 3
After an amazing first couple of days in Iceland, I was ready for more. So, obviously, I booked the most ambitious tour that I could find. You know, one of those trips that makes you need a vacation from your vacation. But I was confident … Continue readingIceland – Part 2
So when you look at Iceland on a flat map it doesn’t look that far north or anything. But when you look at Iceland on a globe, it’s more like “damn, that is like the Arctic Circle!” In fact, just two longitudinal degrees short of … Continue readingIceland – Part 1
Forty four hectares; 1,000 people; an Egyptian obelisk dating back to 30BC; a basilica with a Constantinian frame dating back to 329; a chapel adorned with frescoes by Michelangelo; an independent city state since 1929 – the smallest in the world – under the jurisdiction of … Continue readingA Country within a Country – Vatican City
So, here’s what’s crazy: oversleeping in Sorrento, sprinting to a the train that gets you to another train, having way too many bags to manage, ubering in Rome (not for the faint of heart or non Italian speakers), checking into a hotel that is really … Continue readingRoman Oldies
So, what do you do when you need a day off while you’re on vacation? You hop on the bus, head over the hill, and spend the day at the beach in Positano. Now, I know what you’re saying, “Ashleigh, you’re already on vacation; you … Continue readingVacation on Vacation in Positano
Honestly, I don’t know how to effectively describe Pompeii. I can outline some history for you, but to understand what it feels like to actually be there and walk the streets…you’re going to have to go yourself, because it is beyond description. So after we … Continue readingPompeii
So, we were warned that Naples was going to be dangerous, and gritty, and maybe not worth anything but the pizza. What Naples really is though, is a true gem. A diamond in the rough, but like, an amazing shiny diamond. We took the local … Continue readingDiamond in the Rough: Napoli