Do you ever have one of those seasons where you just know the Lord is teaching you a lesson? In college I often found myself growing anxious, but luckily I hadn’t struggled with that in years. Until recently. Right now, the…
One of my favorite things to do in the spring, summer & early fall is to grab a good book and read in Central Park. Normally I head to one of the green hills or a shadowed space overlooking the…
If Amsterdam isn’t on your bucket list yet, add it now! Between the houseboats, bicycles, colorful {tilted} old homes, hundreds of canals, beautiful flowers and vibrant people- there is always something to do or see in Amsterdam. Below you will…
Amsterdam is hands down one of the most vibrant cities I have ever visited. And in a city where it seems there is a story around each corner, it can be difficult to decide where to stay. Do you choose a hotel…
It’s official- we are on the hunt for a new home. And by home, I mean apartment. Yes, we are hoping to move. No, we aren’t leaving NYC. While we have loved our current apartment and would be fine staying there…
I am always intrigued by cities that offer some type of ‘city pass’ to most of the city’s top attractions. While in concept they seem like a great idea, I’ve learned the city passes aren’t always for everyone. We recently spent…
You may have noticed a little bit of silence both on the blog and on social media this past week. Normally, I love being engaged and being part of this online community. I’ve genuinely come to know so many incredible…
We learned a few interesting things about eating in Amsterdam. One, hotel restaurants are actually fabulous- you don’t eat there simply out of convenience. Multiple locals told us to eat at various hotels. Second, a lot of restaurants do prefixed…
“Ideas alone won’t create a life you love. Putting them into action will.” In my opinion, there are few greater joys than checking an item of my bucket list or goal sheet. There is something exhilarating about physically writing out…
I fell in love with Amsterdam on our most recent trip. I’m already dreaming of a return trip during the warmer spring/summer months. The canals, the tulips, the bikes, the history- it was everything I could have imagined and more!…
Traveling really is the best- don’t you agree? From the moment you begin planning your next destination to coming home and going through your pictures. Traveling is simply inspiring. I love everything about traveling. And in my opinion, the vacation begins when you start packing…
