Destinations

Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺

Melbourne was our first stop in Australia, and when Melbourne says winter, they mean winter. Oddly enough the city doesn’t get snow and Melbourne is closer to Antarctica than it is to Darwin. It was actually a pretty good place to start our Australian adventure. It gave us a chance to adjust to the country, get… Read more

Australia 🇦🇺 TOC

So, What Does “Australia TOC” Mean? A table of contents and jumping-off point for hopefully the beginning of planning your own trip to Australia. I’ll share how I planned the trip, how we traveled around the country, where we stayed, and what we packed. At the bottom, you’ll find links to more specific posts about… Read more

Packing List

This is the basic packing list I keep in my laptop notes to help us pack for every trip. We make changes depending on how long we’re traveling, the weather, and what activities we have planned like swimming, hiking, or rock climbing. But this is a great jumping off point. Our travel style tends to… Read more

Rome, Italy

Rome made up the second half of our trip, and it couldn’t have felt more different from London. London came across as polished, while Rome carried a distinct sense of patina. A city layered with age, history, and character in every direction you looked. It felt like every street had a story to tell. My… Read more

London, England

This trip was taken with a group of high school students through EF Tours, featuring a package itinerary covering both London and Rome. Since we traveled with a tour company, this blog focuses primarily on what we experienced through that structured itinerary rather than independent planning. Many of the prices listed here come directly from… Read more

Shenandoah, Virginia

Shenandoah National Park stretches along the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. The park’s main road, Skyline Drive, stretches through the park with 105 scenic miles and a three hour journey though it. Most travelers base themselves in towns like Front Royal, Luray, Sperryville, or Waynesboro. However, we decided to stay in McGaheysville, being closer to… Read more