Last month I checked a thing off my bucket list: visiting an English sparkling vineyard/winery! We visited Hambledon Vineyard near Portsmouth and Southampton, about an hour train ride from London. We enjoyed a tour hour tour and tasting, and it was one of the most, if not THE most, comprehensive tour and explanation of the […]
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Little Black Trench Coat: My SCOTTeVEST Travel Staple
Much like that little black dress that every woman has in her closet, which can be dressed up or dressed down depending on accessories and setting, my little black trench coat is just as versatile. I travel A LOT and prefer to not carry a purse abroad. So when I was looking for something that […]
I’ve Run Everywhere, Man: Vacation Running
I would’ve never considered running on vacation…but gelato happens, so I suppose one must find a balance. I’ve been a runner for about two years. Even though I love my city (Houston), I travel as much as possible. Staying trained for races is what led me to run that one time in London, which opened up […]
British Isles Cruise on Royal Princess (Part 2: England, Ireland, Northern Ireland)
Continued from British Isles Cruise on Royal Princess (Part 1: Planning and Pre-cruise) Day 1: Embark Royal Princess, Southampton, England What a ridiculously efficient embarkation! Rather than a cattle call line that I’ve experienced on other cruise lines, we were able to just walk up to the check-in counter. We were then given a number […]