After a rough year—2020 was a blur of baby-induced sleep-deprivation, COVID loneliness, and difficult personal growth—I’m having one of the best years of my life. Maybe it’s the simple pleasure of going outside without a mask. Maybe it’s the sense…
Savor the Flavors of Universal’s Mardi Gras With the 2021 International Flavors of Carnaval Tasting Lanyard
There’s a new festival in town, and this one might just give Epcot a run for its money. Universal Orlando’s popular Mardi Gras event has been around for years, with exciting parades, culinary delights, and concerts from major acts like…
Vacation in Style at the Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
Come here often? If you do, then you already know how much I love a weekend getaway at any one of Universal Orlando Resort’s onsite hotels. Located on the manicured grounds of Universal Orlando, just a stroll away from the…
The Muggle’s Guide to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Welcome, Muggles! By now, you’ve surely heard of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, that magical place in Florida where you can finally ride the Hogwarts Express, buy your own wand, and dive deep into the vaults of Gringotts Wizarding…
All the Small Things: Orlando Edition
I’m wrapping up my Orlando posts for a while, but before I go, I wanted to share a few more details from my little brother’s visit back in September. I’ve already written quite a bit about our visits to Universal…
Orlando Through a First Time Visitor’s Eyes
It almost makes me sick to think of how long it’s been since I last posted anything new. I could blame the holiday season…it’s hard to get to work when the Christmas tree is glittering, and there are presents to…
Experiencing La Dolce Vita at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Rome. Venice. Florence. Is there anyone in the world who hasn’t dreamed of visiting Italy? Seeing a country that has so thoroughly influenced the world I know today has been a distant dream of mine for ages.
The Orlando Adventure Begins
In August, I had the pleasure of hosting my younger sister Michelle in Orlando. She visited once before, back in 2013, and I’ve been pestering her to make a comeback ever since. Her impending mission trip (and departure for 18…
Playing Tourist in Orlando
You may have noticed a slight change around here in the past week. Rather than sharing my adventures around the world, I’ve been shedding a little light on my own adopted hometown, Orlando.
Becoming a Maniac at Halloween Horror Nights 25
I have a confession to make: when it comes to fall, I’m as basic as it gets. I love it all: sweaters, boots, hot seasonal drinks, pumpkin carving. Of course, I don’t get to indulge my love of cozy sweaters…