At 7:45 AM we were at the Manarola train station ready to head to our next destination: Florence. We learned that the train station is very quiet before 10 am and it is the best time to do anything, especially when luggage is involved! From Manarola to Florence was about a two and a half… Read More Italy Part II: Florence
My Mom and I are back home from our grand adventure to Italy and this whole trip feels like it was all a dream! We have been planning this trip for years and ached to see the Cinque Terre coastline. If you would have asked me 5 years ago if I could have traveled here… Read More Italy Part 1: Cinque Terre
Traveling is an idea that many individuals with chronic illnesses fear or steer away from. It is hard enough sometimes to travel when you are well, then add an additional level of difficulty because of medical needs. I am a young woman who has multiple chronic medical conditions and is here to tell you that… Read More 9 Tips For Chronic Illness Travelers
At a young age I learned what the true definition of ‘hustle’ was from being in the presence of two strong and intelligent men. I spent many days with my grandpa watching him run his own small business along with being a farmer. He would come home late at night exhausted from being in… Read More Easy Places to Resale Items & Make Extra Cash
Please keep in mind that this was my experience with staying at an all inclusive hotel. I recommend you doing your own research and calculations before booking your next vacation. WOW! What an incredible experience our last vacation to Jamaica was. It was filled with many first including visiting that country and staying at an… Read More Why All Inclusive Hotels Are Amazing
Dear Self, Each sunrise is a new opportunity for you. It is a fresh start to try life over again, because each day is not always the best. Embrace those bad days along with the good days for every trial is what molds your own unique story. Those struggles set you apart from others making… Read More A Letter To My Extraordinary Self
Laughter and stories filled the dining room each evening as my family spends quality time together eating dinner with each other. This summer was extra special because we had all four wonderful kids with us so the table was full with their innocent voices and sweet hearts. While everyone was enjoying their meal and talking… Read More Dining With Gastroparesis
Back in February, my boyfriend Seth and I took a trip unlike anything we had ever done before. Typically we are drawn to places with vast lands where you can always see the stars and be able to watch the sun rise and fall across the horizon. Instead of running to the desert for the… Read More Feeling Normal in New Orleans
Recently I was interviewed by Lindsay from Weigh Out Wander for her new blog series called ‘Remarkable Travelers’. In the interview I was asked how I deal with symptoms on the road, my favorite travel moment, and my advice I would give to others with who are looking to explore the world with chronic medical… Read More Named ‘Remarkable Traveler’ by Weigh Out Wander
***This is not a sponsored post. I am choosing to share my experience with using a reward credit card with you.*** Let me start off by being very honest and transparent with you… I am not rich by any means and am actually classified as ‘disabled’ (aka: I can not hold down a 8-5 job… Read More How My Boyfriend + I Fly For Free
