Hello fellow travelers and wander-lusters! I have wanted to write a post on affordable travel for quite sometime, but wasn’t sure how to approach it. Let’s face it, talking about money and how to spend it can be a bit awkward, well, it is for me anyway. I’m going to be completely honest and […]
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How to be a Proper House Guest!
I can’t believe it’s only a week away till Christmas!! Most of you are probably getting those last minute details ready, anticipating how each of your friends and family will react to their gifts, and possibly even packing in preparations for holiday travels. During my last travels to visit friends over Thanksgiving, my friend suggested […]
Top 5 phrases in 5 different languages every traveler should learn!
Recently, I saw the question, “If you could snap your fingers and be proficient in anything, what would it be?” I found myself answering very quickly… LANGUAGES! I would absolutely love to be fluent in another language, I mean while I’m at it, I might as well say I would love to be a linguistic mastermind, haha! […]
Tour of Italy: Venice
Ahhhh, Venice! This city is quite remarkable! Right away you’ll be taken back by the sites and sounds…gondoliers serenading lovers as they float down small romantic canal ways. So dreamy! By the time we reached Venice, we were pretty exhausted from walking miles and miles exploring Rome and Florence. So, we decided on more of […]
Tour of Italy: Florence
Florence was my favorite place in Italy…the art, the food, the shopping! Even though it had tourists bursting at the seams, I really felt a sense of the local life while in Florence. Maybe it was because we stayed a bit out of the city’s center or ate mainly where the locals eat? I’m not […]
Packing Like A Pro! Part 2
Welcome back, my fellow wander-lusters! In the last post, we discussed how to plan a wardrobe (why less is more!), shoes, and accessories. Click on the following link if you missed it…Packing Like A Pro Part 1! In this post we are tackling the subjects of packing toiletries and electronics. So, let’s get right to it […]
Packing Like A Pro! Part 1
When I was asked to write a series of posts about packing like a pro for BeautyBrains.org, I was thrilled! We all would like to pack like globetrotting pros, right?! Well, I wouldn’t say I’ve achieved that status yet, but I do have a few tricks up my sleeve! Whether you enjoy the process of packing […]
My Top 5 Art Museums in the World!
One of my favorite things to do any time I travel is to explore art museums! For as long as I can remember, I have loved experiencing beautiful art up close and personal. My love for art started as an early teen when I was given a book filled with pages of beautiful copies of […]
The Ultimate Guide to Travel Planning!
Planning a vacation can be somewhat overwhelming right? Where to go? When to go? How much is it going to cost? These are some of the questions that we all ask ourselves when it’s time to plan that long awaited trip. Am I right? Here are three simple steps to help you plan a trip […]
Let’s Talk Shoes and Travel!
Shoes, shoes, shoes! I simply love shoes! Just to give you an idea of how much, this is a photo that my mom just recently sent me on Facebook! This photo couldn’t be any more accurate about the way I feel. Yes, I’m “that” girl…the girl that will buy the shoes first and then purchase […]
Tour of the Biltmore!
Ever since we moved to North Carolina, over ten years ago, I have had the desire to explore the largest home in America located in Asheville, North Carolina. Before I give you a glimpse into this breathtaking French Chateau styled home, let me explain something I’ve learned in life. Timing is everything! If I would […]
Road Trip Ready!
We take road trips often, and we are about to leave for one soon. I love road trips, but dread the questions “Are we there yet?” and “How much longer?”. Having the right “road-trip checklist” helps to make those long car rides much more comfortable and helps the time fly by quicker too! Here is […]
TADA’s First TravelBook!
Travel’s A Dance Away is happy to announce the publication of our first TravelBook on the Createtrips app for the iPhone…When in Rome! Going to Rome? Want to go there someday? Then take a second to download this Free guide! With five categories and twenty-eight venues to choose from, you’ll be sure to find something […]
Top Ten Travel Inspired Gifts on my list!
Are you an avid traveller? Or know someone who is? Here are a few travel inspired gift ideas to help you find that perfect gift or maybe something you could use for yourself! I have had my eye on a few of these, and secretely hope my friends and family read this blog post…my birthday […]
A Taste of Venice! Gondola Style
We heard mixed reviews on whether or not to be the “ultimate tourist” and take a personal gondola ride. We went back and forth…should we, shouldn’t we? In the end we decided to just enjoy watching others enjoy their ride down the narrow canals of Venice guided by their personal gondolier! We did enjoy plenty […]
Celebrating in Italy! Lost in Venice Part 1
Getting lost is usually not a pleasant experience at any time for anyone! Getting lost in Venice, however, is wonderful! After our train ride to Venice, we had to figure out where our hotel was and how to get there. No cars! Just boats and gondolas! It was the most fun I have ever had […]
Celebrating in Italy! Florence Part 3
We wondered to ourselves…”What should we do next?” We already had front row seats at the Galleria dell’ Accademia to see the statue of David, climbed many stairs to see panoramic views of the city up the Duomo, roamed through room after room at the Palazzo Vecchio, and saw famous paintings like the birth of […]
Celebrating in Italy! Florence Part 2
Steps, steps, steps and more STEPS!! We walked up hundreds and hundreds of steps while in Italy! No heels, ladies…unless you are a glutton for punishment. Our second day in Italy was filled with walking up, you guessed it, more steps…463 steps to be exact! It was worth the, ever so long, journey up the […]
Celebrating in Italy! Rome Part 2
Day Two in Rome was dedicated to Vatican City and a little quaint neighborhood called Trastevere. Vatican City Since the Vatican is in it’s own city, country even, we had to purchase separate tickets for the museum. Our Roma passes could not be used for this museum. So we bought the tickets online the morning […]
Packing for Italy!!
Ever wonder how to make a travel wardrobe with what seems like endless options while only taking up minimal suitcase space??? Well, maybe I can help! I make it my goal to travel light. I don’t like checking on bags for several reasons, but my first reason is that I like to be able to […]