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Cologne and Marburg, Germany

I closed out my European adventure by visiting the German cities of Cologne (Köln) and Marburg. I woke up relatively early and hit the road for Cologne. I was able to get there without incident (which was, as you know if you’ve read my other blog posts, a miracle in and of itself). Because I’dContinue reading “Cologne and Marburg, Germany”

Copper Falls State Park, WI

One of the first things I wrote about when I started my blog was about my trip up north last summer. I then became embroiled in writing about all these other things, and I totally forgot that I hadn’t written about my trip to Copper Falls State Park, in Northern Wisconsin. I chose to notContinue reading “Copper Falls State Park, WI”

How I Find Cheap Flights

One of the questions that almost everyone asks me is, “How do you find such cheap flights?!” I found and booked both of my European flights for around $300, I did Florida for $95 round trip. I booked a ticket from Chicago to Cebu, in the Philippines for $420 round trip. And those are justContinue reading “How I Find Cheap Flights”

Heidelberg, Germany

Heidelberg… Oh boy. This was an adventure! Despite the nightmarish morning that was my arrival in Heidelberg, I think it may be one of my favorite places that I visited! I was excited to visit Heidelberg, as all the images I had seen of it looked beautiful! I found a photographer through Airbnb experiences (whichContinue reading “Heidelberg, Germany”

Extra! Extra! A Day in the Life of a Background Actor

I recently had the opportunity to work as an extra on the NBC show, Chicago Med. When I moved down to the city freshman year, I told myself I’d do it. They film out west of the Loop, and I figured since I was closer to it at school, this was my chance. Flash forwardContinue reading “Extra! Extra! A Day in the Life of a Background Actor”

Wiesbaden

Wiesbaden was my first solo adventure in Germany. I wasn’t sure where I wanted to go on my first day alone, but I knew that I wanted to stay relatively close to Frankfurt/Wetzlar. I had picked up my rental car the night before, but had not yet driven major distances on my own. I hadContinue reading “Wiesbaden”

A Guide for your First Trip to Universal Orlando

In September, I was able to cross another item off my bucket list. I was able to make a trip down to Universal Orlando. I’d dreamed about going for as long as I can remember. I read the first Harry Potter book in first grade. And the next books in quick succession (with a shortContinue reading “A Guide for your First Trip to Universal Orlando”

Luxembourg + Trier

During my whirlwind week in Europe, I visited so many different places! From Madrid to Luxembourg to France to Germany, I covered a lot of ground in a very short amount of time. However, Luxembourg and Trier hold a special place in my heart because they were the first two places I visited, and theyContinue reading “Luxembourg + Trier”

7 Hours in Madrid

If you’ve been reading my blog, you’ll know that I recently planned and took a trip to Germany! I found a fantastic flight deal, and was so excited to be taking my first trip to Europe. I found round trip plane tickets for around $300. Initially, that price was for non-stop flights from Chicago toContinue reading “7 Hours in Madrid”

It’s Our Little Story

Only a life lived for others is worth living. Albert Einstein This semester, I was a full time college student, worked 20+ hours per week, traveled to 5 states and 4 countries, and started a blog. I also volunteered in my spare time because I have a great cause that I wholeheartedly believe in. IContinue reading “It’s Our Little Story”

How I Spent 5 Days in Florida – Part 2

My first two days in Florida are described in my blog post, “How I Spent 5 Days in Florida – Part 1.” Sunday – Universal Day 2 We woke up bright and early and headed back to Orlando. Today, our plan was to do Universal Studios. Miss Tina had said that she preferred Islands ofContinue reading “How I Spent 5 Days in Florida – Part 2”

How I Spent 5 Days in Florida – Part 1

Days 1 and 2 Earlier this year, I got to take a trip to Universal Studios in Florida. I had wanted to go there since I was a kid, but never had the chance! Well, my chance finally came when I was able to find round trip airfare from Chicago O’Hare to Tampa, Florida, forContinue reading “How I Spent 5 Days in Florida – Part 1”

Seven Hours in Seattle

My younger sister goes to school in Portland, OR. I’ve been lucky enough to visit her not once, but twice! On my second trip out there, American Airlines was offering a connection in Seattle. I could have flown non-stop, but they offered a connection in Seattle, which would give me a really long layover. MyContinue reading “Seven Hours in Seattle”

A Weekend in Cannon Beach

How I Did Cannon Beach Without a Car When I heard about Cannon Beach, OR, it sounded magical. I became fixated on it. When I went back to Oregon, I knew had to go to Cannon Beach. Cannon Beach, or bust! However, I’m 20. My sister is 19. If any rental car agencies were willingContinue reading “A Weekend in Cannon Beach”

Exploring Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

For those who don’t know, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan is absolutely magical. It is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and luckily, it’s a hidden gem. Not many people have it on their travel bucket list. But, it absolutely should be on everyone’s bucket list! This year, I’ve been fortunate enoughContinue reading “Exploring Michigan’s Upper Peninsula”