I recently was in New York City for the first time and there were a few things I wish I knew before going, especially being from a small town in the midwest. I will say it is a beautiful city and I loved being there, but let’s just get right into some tips I have for you! Buy a Metro …
When you feel the need to get away but don’t have the time for a big vacation, we are lucky to live in an area that has many great options for a long weekend trip. Each of these destinations listed takes less than a day to get to and has plenty to offer with something for everyone. You don’t have …
I was in Ecuador earlier this summer and had one of the most amazing times! We stayed on Santa Cruz Island in Puerto Ayora, but took a day trip on a boat to Santa Fe Island. So I figured I’d share why I think you NEED to visit as soon as possible. 1. Giant Tortoises I knew about the giant …
The popular HBO series Game of Thrones brings it’s storytelling to life with gorgeous filming locations all over the world including, Croatia, Canada, Iceland, Malta, Morocco, Scotland, Spain, the U.S., and Northern Ireland. In May of 2015, my husband and I were lucky enough to go to Ireland for our honeymoon which also happened to occur when Season 5 of …
Did you know there are many fun blogs to read written by people who live right here in Iowa? Here is a list of websites that if you haven’t heard of, you really need to check out! Flint & Co.- Katy Flint katyflint.com Wife and stepmom Katy Flint highlights travel with her family around the Midwest, many different kinds of …
I recently was in Anaheim, California, wish I was still there simply because of the weather. Anyways I wanted to share the 5 places I think you should do if visiting the Los Angeles and Anaheim area! Warner Bros. Studio Tour This was probably one of my favorite things to do (Cars Land in California Adventure was the other fav). …
This last weekend I took a short trip to South Dakota! This was my first time being there and I had an absolute blast. Here are my recommendations of the top 5 things you should do if traveling to South Dakota: 5 Best things to do in South Dakota Start the day off right and get breakfast in Wall Drug. …
Liz, our super awesome project manager, recently was in Washington DC! I asked her to share some of her favorite places to eat while she was there. These are her recommendations: Vacations – no matter where you go, you always find fun things to do, beautiful things to see, and of course amazing food to eat! My husband and I …
Summer is in full swing and it can be easy to fall into the trap of sitting inside, doing nothing. When in reality there is so much to do in the Summer and here is my Summer to-do list! Eat S’Mores. Who doesn’t love a gooey chocolaty mess? The real question is burnt or golden? I’m a slow toasting golden …
By Megan Brandrup I recently returned from a three-week trip abroad. While away, I visited Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Cinque Terre, and countless other amazing places in Italy. I also visited Paris, France and London, England. While in these amazing places, I was able to capture pictures that I will hold dear to my heart for the rest of my …
By Megan Brandrup Photos are the perfect way to keep the memories of a great adventure and to share these memories and adventures with your family and friends. I recently just got back from a three-week tour of Europe. While I was there I was lucky enough to see some of the most beautiful landscapes, architecture, art and food in …
