As soon as I quit my job, three weeks ago, I knew I wanted to have some alone-time at the beach before starting my new job. I had three weeks, and did plenty of lounging (catching up on TV) and hiking, but was thrilled to plan a stay at the Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa…
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FEAST Portland 2016: RECAP
Feast 2016 has come and gone, just like that. “Just like that” meaning “with a lot of delicious food and drink and wonderful company and fun”, obviously. I loved this year just as much as last, if not more — it’s so much better when you actually KNOW people! This year I went to only…
Feast 2016: Tips for First-Timers
This time last year, I had no idea what was coming in the following days. I’d heard so much about Feast, but somehow it failed to sink in that there were precautions to consider in order to have a successful weekend! Since Feast week has OFFICIALLY ARRIVED (!!) I’ll share just a few easy tips…
FEAST 2016: Get Ready!
Here we go again, folks! Feast is back, this year for it’s fifth anniversary, and looks to be better than ever. COMIN’ IN HOT! Get ready, it starts next week! You can check out my posts from last year to get a sense of what Feast is like (before, kick-off, after!), but I can easily…
Dog Mountain Hike
This weekend was GO GO GO GO but in all the best ways — potluck with friends (and pooches!), out with more friends, high school reunion (old lady status right here), bachelorette party (NOT mine), buying more plant babies (a philodendron!), and going on a VERY steep VERY early hike. HOT DAMN! Dog Mountain is…
FEAST 2015: Recap and Pictures!
I’m still not recovered from the weekend, but we’re gonna plunge head on into the amazingness that was FEAST Portland 2015! OH MY GOSH. If I have one recommendation for you next year, it is to make sure you’re at Feast Portland 2016. BE THERE. It’s 4.5 days of absolute insanity, if you describe insanity…
Life in Pictures: Iceland
Here’s more of a look into my week in Iceland — photos from my iPhone. I won’t write much, because honestly it’s hard to say anything that does the land justice. These pictures don’t even begin to convey how magical the land is. I’ve never experienced a landscape as powerful and dramatic! Every corner brought…
Iceland by Van (why you should do it ASAP!)
{If you want to see more Iceland pictures, check out this post!} Things you should do immediately, according to Mary: Go to Iceland. Rent a Snail Van. Explore the coolest land known to man and rest assured your life is now complete. That last part is mostly just the result of the first 2.5. It’ll…
Life in Pictures: Scotland
Here’s a peek {via iPhone} into my trip to Scotland! It’s a grand understatement to say Scotland is beautiful — I was blown away by both the cities and the countryside. The architecture! The stone! The green! The hills! The water! I could go on forever! I only had eight days, and went most places…
Hadrian’s Wall Hike
Here’s a peek into my experience hiking Hadrian’s Wall! Hadrian’s Wall was built in 122 AD by the Roman emperor Hadrian — to protect the Roman Empire! Google “Hadrian’s Wall” if you really want to learn more! I walked the length of the wall — advertised as 84 miles, but really quite a bit longer…
How To Travel First Class for Free
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Chase Ultimate Rewards. All opinions are 100% mine. Traveling around the world for the last eight months has been incredible. I’ve seen places I never imagined existed, met people I surely would never have crossed paths with, and (perhaps most excitingly) have eaten foods…
Life in Pictures (Nusa Lembongan Edition!)
LIFE IN PICTURES! Here’s a little snapshot of our short stay on Nusa Lembongan — one of the small islands off the Southeastern coast of Bali! If you want more about our stay, check out my post on the Lembongan Beach Club & Resort. We LOVED Nusa Lembongan, and cannot wait to go back!
Lembongan Beach Club & Resort
Bali is proving to be a land of many talents — with so many nooks and crannies to explore! While we’re in Ubud most of the time, we’re taking each weekend to explore a new part of Bali and get a feel for the island (and surrounding smaller islands!) bit by bit. Last week, thanks…
Life in Pictures {Hawaii Edition!}
Here are some quick iPhone snaps from our week in Hawaii! Enjoy! Leaving rainy Portland after weeks of beautiful sunshine! Pretty morning clouds from above! Love these trees! Favorite place. SO MUCH AHI.
Hotel de la Paix, Luang Prabang Review
With the UNESCO World Heritage Site designation, it’s no wonder that we spent the majority of our time in Laos in Luang Prabang. It’s a gorgeous town with beautiful old buildings, protected by UNESCO and unspoiled by development. We were so fortunate to stay in the gem of Hotel de la Paix — itself a…
How to Motorbike Through Vietnam
Motorbiking through Vietnam has been, without a doubt, one of the best experiences in my life. It’s not easy, and is probably not for everyone, but if you’re at all interested — it is absolutely incredible! You will experience the land, the people, the elements, etc. in a way most travelers won’t get to —…