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Traveling through History
Travel is a passion of mine. I've been very lucky to get to take some photos during these travels. I also love the depth and breadth of history.
Bath, England - Jane Austen AirBnB - August 2024
We stayed in Jane Austen's former home during our time in Bath. So freaking cool.
Feb 262 min read
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Bath, England - Roman Baths - August 2024
The Romans discovered the hot springs at Bath around 43 AD, and recognized their significance. They constructed the Roman Baths in 70 AD.
Feb 222 min read
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Bath, England - City Centre - August 2024
The City Centre has the Abbey, Baths, shopping, Sally Lunn Buns, and more.
Feb 172 min read
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Bath, England - Bath Abbey - August 2024
Where does a Jane Austen fan visit in Bath? One of the first stops is the absolutely breathtaking Bath Abbey.
Feb 133 min read
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Edinburgh, Scotland - Victoria Street and Royal Mile - August 2024
We absolutely loved Edinburgh. It was moody and beautiful, it was about the size of the Des Moines metro area, and so much history.
Just..
Feb 91 min read
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Edinburgh, Scotland - Greyfriars Kirkyard - August 2024
Located just a few blocks away from the Royal Mile, Greyfriars Kirkyard is one of the most famous cemeteries in the world.
Feb 52 min read
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Edinburgh, Scotland - Makar's Mash Bar - August 2024
Makar's Mash Bar is a TripAdvisor "Best of the Best" restaurant, the #1 casual eat in the UK and #9 in the world for the past seven years.
Feb 12 min read
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Edinburgh, Scotland - Real Mary King's Close & St. Giles Cathedral - August 2024
Real Mary King's Close was rated 2024's top UK attraction by TripAdvisor. We visited it and St. Giles Cathedral on our first full day.
Jan 282 min read
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Edinburgh, Scotland - Craigmillar Castle - August 2024
Craigmillar Castle is Edinburgh's OTHER castle, but is in beautiful ruins.
Jan 242 min read
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Edinburgh, Scotland - Royal Yacht Brittania - August 2024
I love "The Crown," although I'm not a royalist. A has watched the episode about the royal yacht's decommission, so we visited it.
Jan 191 min read
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Edinburgh, Scotland - Ocean Mist Leath Hotel and Cramond Beach - August 2024
A wee bit of Scotland - A and I travelled to Edinburgh this past summer. We stayed at the Ocean Mist Leath and visited Cramond Beach first.
Jan 153 min read
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Chicago - April and June 2024
The Windy City. Chi-Town. Second City (which begs the question - where is First City?). I'm sure there are other nicknames for Chicago.
Jan 11 min read
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New Jersey - July 4, 2023
Red, White, and "I Do" - I got to take a little journey to the Garden State for a 4th of July wedding at the Somerset Patriots game
Dec 21, 20241 min read
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Cancun - April 2023
Sargassum and shorties.
Dec 17, 20241 min read
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Stillwater, MN - September/October 2022
For an anniversary trip, J and I went to Stillwater, MN. I'd read about a bed and breakfast named the Rivertown Inn . Each room is...
Dec 13, 20241 min read
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Palace of Versailles - September 2022
I ate zero cake.
Dec 9, 20242 min read
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Paris Odds & Sods - September 2022
The Metro is just gorgeous, as is Musee d'Orsay.
Dec 6, 20241 min read
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Notre Dame & The Louvre - September 2022
The French-est of the French - the Notre Dame and the Louvre
Dec 2, 20241 min read
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Sainte-Chapelle - September 2022
360-degree stained glass? Don't mind if I do!
Nov 29, 20241 min read
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London Town - September 8, 2022
I like Big Bens, and I cannot lie.
Nov 25, 20241 min read
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