Throughout my travels, I've learned that sometimes it's not about keeping things as cheap as possible. It's the experiences, not expenses that you remember years later. Some travel splurges are worth making. While I may stress at the time about adjusting my budget for those tours, accommodations or … [Read more...] about Experiences, Not Expenses
Scuba Diving at the Georgia Aquarium
Since getting my open water certification back in Cairns, Australia, I've been wanting to go scuba diving again. Years ago I heard about Andi of My Beautiful Adventures' experiences scuba diving at the Georgia Aquarium right here in my landlocked home town and immediately added it to my Life … [Read more...] about Scuba Diving at the Georgia Aquarium
Packing for a Trip to Europe
Packing for my upcoming trip to Europe has been a bit of a struggle. I usually travel in extreme seasons, either in the summertime when I know I will be living in my swimsuit, or in winter when I need heavy coats and scarves. But this trip will be from early September to mid October and cover both … [Read more...] about Packing for a Trip to Europe
Photo Friday: Grandfather Mountain, NC
Although it's still warm here in Georgia, when I first got back from Australia, the whole family went to North Carolina for Sammi's graduation. I bundled up in as much clothing as I could but you could imagine my body's dislike to go from one extreme temperature to the next. Before watching … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Grandfather Mountain, NC
The Joy of Long Walks
Colonial Lake, Charleston, where I walked anytime something was bothering me Something you might be surprised to know about me is that I hate running, despite entering races constantly. I run because I know I should, but I walk because I enjoy it. I enjoy the scenery and it's my favorite … [Read more...] about The Joy of Long Walks