Travel
When traveling to the British seaside, especially in unpredictable weather, it’s important to make sure you’ve got the right gear. I’ve put together this Yorkshire Coast packing list for the hiker and the sightseer alike, based on what got me through our recent trip. Martin and I (plus Tucker and Grace, our rescue dogs) just returned from the most amazing holiday to the North Yorkshire Coast. We rented a National Trust dog-friendly cottage near Ravenscar and spent hours upon hours hiking along the Cleveland Way, played on the beach, ate tons of fish…
I’m constantly asked by visiting friends and family what are the “must-dos” in London, particularly for first-time visitors, so I thought I’d make a London Travel Guide of my top stops for first-timers. One of the perks of living in the heart of England is its proximity to London. And one of the perks of being an American living in England is that everyone who visits wants us to meet in London! London is easily one of my favourite cities in the world, full of history, culture, architecture, events, and – who are we kidding…
One of the biggest stressors when we relocated to the United Kingdom was figuring out how to move our pets. Grace and Tucker are our two rescue dogs and are basically our children, so there was no chance we could ever leave them behind, and we were diligent in doing our research into how to move both dogs to England. Hopefully our experience can help give you a better idea of the process of moving your pet and what to anticipate before your move. Contact Your Vet If you’re considering moving your pet internationally, I would suggest contacting your…
There is no place more enchanting than a quaint English village. My mom is over from the states to visit, and we were able to get out while the weather was nice this week to explore our village and take a few photos. Our village is dotted with some absolutely beautiful homes, a cricket club, public footpaths, and a 14th century Saxon church. Around every corner is something new to discover, and with just over 1000 people living in the village, it’s the sort of place where you’ll meet a neighbor out in their garden and…
Martin and I were finally able to celebrate our first anniversary last week with a trip to my favorite city in the world, Paris! Our anniversary is actually January 16th, but due to work obligations, we spent the day apart. Instances like this are a huge reason we moved, as we’ve missed so many big days together over the years due to travel and work. Relocating to the continent Martin will have most of his work in makes a big difference in how much we’ll see each other! Though we had to spend our anniversary apart…
My best friend Audra (and the maid of honor in our wedding) lives in Orlando, and every time I visit, there is never a shortage of things to do. Even better, she used to work for Disney and has tons of connections, so when we wanted to do formal tea at the Grand Floridian last minute, she made a phone call and made it happen. We arrived early to walk around the hotel. For those who haven’t been, Disney’s Grand Floridian is styled after Victorian era Florida. At the time, the railway was…
An overcast day in Florida can only mean one thing: exploring the hidden treasures of bookstores, antique stores, and art museums the Tampa area has to offer. Martin and I found a gorgeous gem adjacent to the University of Tampa, a bookstore/restaurant/gift store/event space combo called the Oxford Exchange. I’m the type who romances a bookstore, that nerdy comfort of diving into a story and emerging in an Indian jungle or at the base of the Eiffel Tower or aboard a west-bound train. To read is to export yourself, expand your knowledge of the…
A new calendar year for me has always been the time to reflect on the year past and bring change to the year ahead. This past year, Martin and I were (finally!) married and adopted our new dog Tucker. We made 2016 a celebration of our new life as husband and wife; we married in America in January and had our wedding blessing in England in July. This year we spent a collective four months apart due to Martin’s racing career, and he has been making strong impressions in the sports car and coaching worlds. In 2017, Martin will…
