Summer is in full swing here in Maine AKA Vacationland and this year, more than ever before, I am so thankful to live in such a lush n' lovely state. Though Ryan and I love to travel everywhere, staying safe and close to home through the pandemic has allowed us to explore parts of our [...]
On our day off Ryan and I headed up north to try something new together, cross country skiing! With it being our first time we rented skis from Gorham Bike & Ski in Portland for the day and took to the groomed trails around the Oxbow Beer Garden in Oxford, ME. (*sport equipment can be [...]
A dreamy Autumn week away to the UK and Europe was just what Ryan and I needed after a busy, hectic Summer. The cityscape, espresso, too many croissants and lots of miles walked - we had an amazing time experiencing these beautiful cities. Some of our favorite notable spots in Paris ~ Holybelly Cafe Pink [...]
Trees and flowers are finally in full bloom and the weather in Portland is as beautiful as ever. I was finally able to take my Retrospec Beaumont City Bike around the West End neighborhood. This L.A. based brand specializes in all sorts of outdoor goods providing quality and style. This is the sort of bike [...]
I've never traveled somewhere warm in the Winter before so being beachside in Cancun, Mexico has been nothing short of therapeutic. Ryan and I traveled here to spend time with his family by the ocean and see the city. I've never seen so many vibrant colors, kind locals and beautiful sunrises before in my life. [...]
It's our first Fall season and birthday to celebrate (helllllo 25!) in our new state. It's been an dreamy autumn so far and our trip headed up north the coast was no exception. We chose to stay at Tops’l Farm in Waldoboro, Maine - a quaint getaway of beautiful A-frame cabins and tents on a [...]
For the past month & a half Ryan and I have been planning, pursuing and praying for this next exciting chapter in our lives, relocating to the beautiful coastal city Portland, Maine early this Fall. Rochester has been the city that's always guided us back to each other. Long distance dating, Ryan relocating 2.5 years [...]
Ryan and I took advantage of celebrating our one year wedding anniversary in the best way possible - traveling to Seattle, Washington. We've both spent a good chunk of time on the west coast but never in the beloved Evergreen State and it did not disappoint! We spent the first four days of our trip [...]
For our three month wedding anniversary (me using any excuse to justify going somewhere new) we decided to do a one night stay in Ithaca, NY at Firelight Camps aka 'glamping'. About a two hour drive from Rochester, we began our day there with a hike by the lake in Buttermilk Falls State Park - [...]
For the last week and a half, Ryan and I had the chance to embark on our east coast honeymoon - just shy of eleven days of camping, sight-seeing and lots of joy n' laughter. Our first stop was packing up our lil' hatchback to camp in the Adirondack Mountains amongst the tall pines and gloomy [...]
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