Our European Trip: All Roads Lead To Rome (Day 1)

After a pre-dawn carpool, we arrived via taxi to Charles de Gaulle Airport for our flight to Italy. We were finally on our way to my “other” hometown! Being that I am from Rome, Georgia and we drove through Rome, New York on our way to JFK, it was only right that we wrap up our…

Our European Trip: Paris Tips

Before we see if all roads lead to Rome on our next post, here are some tips to streamline your trip to Paris! Paris Museum Pass With this pass, you can visit the Louvre, Versailles Palace, Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame, the Rodin Museum and more. Buying individual tickets for each of these attractions can cost…

Our European Trip: Paris, City of Lights (Day 2)

After grabbing a full night’s sleep, we made our way downstairs to join our fellow travelers for breakfast. As we all enjoyed authentic croissants, café mocha and the continental breakfast (a British fry-up, it wasn’t), they showed their true hospitality as they let us know they had already reserved our spot in the taxi to…

Our European Trip: Paris, City of Lights (Day 1)

After spending 2 smashing days in London, it was time to make our way to Paris. Before we left the Thistle City Barbican Hotel, we devoured another authentic British fry-up… and it took everything in our power to actually make our way to the train station (SO delicious)! As we were enjoying our meal, I noticed…

Our European Trip: London Tips

Before we dive in to our visit to Paris on our next post, here are 14 tips to help your trip to London go smoother! Preload a Visitor Oyster Card An Oyster Card will save you time and money when it comes to travel related costs that seem to go through your cash. Grab an…

Our European Trip: London Calling (Day 2)

On our second day in London, I was catching up on sleep (since I didn’t sleep on the plane and we went straight from Heathrow to exploring the city). However, Joel was well-rested and decided to go downstairs for breakfast. As I had dreams of royal processions and Beatles songs dancing through my head, Joel…

Our European Trip: London Calling (Day 1)

After wheels-up at JFK Airport, we spent the next 7 hours en route to London’s Heathrow Airport. During the flight, I was able to capture some shots of the sun rising ahead of us (I can’t sleep on planes), as well as Ireland & Wales. Although you can’t tell from the pictures, Ireland actually looked…

How we pack for our trips

Prior to packing up the car to start our road trip to JFK Airport from Atlanta, we first had to pack our luggage! Even though I own a rolling suitcase, I have only used it on one trip – a Greyhound bus trip where I was able to fit a week’s worth of clothes for…