Explore the world through my lens
A night with a newborn can be taxing. Waking early as parents to take shifts. Sleepless nights lead to longer days. Scrolling Instagram to view the travel that you currently aren’t taking. Sometimes the present is so much better than the past. Looking ahead to the future brings it all into context.
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A weekend away can be so important to have, especially after bringing a child into this world. We recently took a trip to Carmel and experienced a wonderful world of shops, wineries, good food and beaches. Join us on our stop through Carmel.
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As a child, you don’t always appreciate your family for what they contribute to your life. A mother staying up late to make sure you get home safe or being geographically close to your family. My recent trip back to Michigan, brought everything full circle for me.
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Random thoughts come to all of our minds as we head out on vacation . Will we make it to the airport on time? Should we get a drink before the flight to reduce anxiety? Did I choose the right seat? Sleep or stay awake for the service?
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The world is different now than ever before. It started before the pandemic, which also has not helped with the scenario we are in. Families drifting away from what is important in life. Too often we put focus on material things, yet when it comes down to it, the experiences we have far outweigh these objects. Take a journey through my memory and my wishes for my unborn child.
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Sometimes a small drive for a day can take your mind off of everyday fatigue. A day trip recently into Big Sur and down the coast on US1 cleared my mind and refreshed my soul. Who knew that 6 hours of driving could be so relaxing?
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A bucket list item for most and for good reason, Aurora Borealis amazes the mind. In the night of late September, I finally got my chance to see mother nature’s light show. A thrill of a ride that has left me with anticipation. The story of my experience with the northern lights illuminating the sky in Alaska.
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What will you do before you kick the bucket? Or what does kick the bucket even mean for that matter? Regardless of your thoughts on the phrase, it brought forth our magical moments in bucket lists! Do you have a bucket list? Find out why you can agree or disagree with having a bucket list and the joy I’ve had in working through mine.
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Hemingway wrote of a beautiful, serene river in Northern Michigan. Whether or not the Two-Hearted River was the actual river he visited is up in the air. What I know is the experiences I’ve had on this famous river. Join me on a journey down the Two Hearted and learn why locals call the UP, “God’s Country”.
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The beer culture is getting bigger and bigger across the world. At one point in my life, I could name off just a couple of beers at the nearest grocery store. It has now expanded into a worldwide phenomenon. Come explore some of the top beer cultures with me as I travel the globe and sip one of the most consumed drinks across the globe.
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The Thoughts of a Traveler 