Our first stop was Montenegro, a small country in southeast Europe. It was so relaxing to lie on the nets of the catamaran with the Adriatic Sea splashing beneath. (Except for when the lens cap from the camera fell into the sea…) A highlight was…

Explore the canals of Venice and colorful streets of Burano!

We entered the city on a beautiful, wooden boat that served as a water taxi which took us down the Grand Canal. I was completely blown away by this old city that appears to be merging with the ocean! We spent several days exploring Venice by foot and by gondola…

Just a water bus ride away, the enchanting Burano is known for its colorful houses and handmade lace. The buildings stand like rows of crayons along the canals. We enjoyed wandering the island and soaking in all the color…

Dive into our Cinque Terre adventures!

Dusk fell as we climbed the hillsides of Manarola to Trattoria Dal Billy. As we feasted on squid ink pasta and other seafood delicacies, the sun began to set. Through the windows of the restaurant overlooking the town, vibrant colors of…

Ahh the smell of salt and the ocean breeze make for a tranquil day at the beach! I collected some beautiful rocks, and the water sparkled in the sunlight as I splashed in the waves…

The amazing thing about Italy is that wherever you go is a surprise. Even though it is the same country, each place is so different. You just never know what to expect. After a few short hours, we traveled…

Transport yourself to Florence, Italy through my GoPro Video!

Finisterrae is my sister's favorite breakfast place in Florence, home to her beloved Pistachio croissant. Watching her eat that croissant made me believe that miracles do come true. She had waited two years to be reunited with her true love.♡…

Our first full day in Italy! First stop was Mercato Centrale Firenze, which is the market place with every type of Italian food that you could ever imagine. From cannolis to hand-crafted pizza, you can find it here! Later in the day, we went on a walking tour of Florence…

Wow! My first day in Italy, and I am speechless! My first impression of Italy was that it is truly a different world. Within a few steps off of the train, I found myself face to face with the Duomo! It's magnificent domes…

I wanted to get in the spirit of Animal Kingdom, but may have had some animal confusion considering I wore a cheetah dress with mouse ears... oh well! The Kilimanjaro Safari lived up to expectations…

Of all the Disney parks, Epcot might be the prettiest. In the Spring, there are elaborate flower displays everywhere! The rides I enjoyed most were Frozen Ever After, Soarin' Around the World, and Spaceship Earth…

Being at Hollywood Studios is like walking down a street in Old Hollywood. Neon signs are everywhere, and old-fashioned music surrounds you. The main attraction is the…

I had the incredible opportunity of dancing at Disney with the Entertainers from Miller Marley. The day before we performed, we went to a workshop taught by Disney dancers. At the workshop…

My dance troupe was invited to perform at Disney World over Spring Break, and I was looking forward to this trip all year! The last time I went to Disney World I was really little, so this is the first time that I really remember everything…

Sunday began with brunch at Lauderee in Soho. Lauderee is a French restaurant that specializes in macaroons. We picked out a box of some of our favorites to try, and they were delightful! After that we headed to the Birchbox store. Sophie is absolutely obsessed with Birchbox…

Saturday began with brunch at the iconic the Central Park Boathouse Cafe. It was fun to eat outside overlooking Central Park Lake. I kind of felt like I was on the set of 27 Dresses. After brunch we rented a row boat, and paddled around the lake and under Bow Bridge…

We took advantage of KU’s fall break to do a quick weekend get away to New York City. We began our weekend by eating at a delicious restaurant called Bea. Between the flickering candles, and the old movies that were projected on the brick walls, I knew that…