Month 8 | The Holidays in Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Month 8 was spent experiencing the holidays the Italian way: Christmas Eve dinner at our friend’s family home, struscio — Salerno’s social tradition, and navigated loss while being far from home.
Month 7 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
After six months away, this month was about coming home… and then leaving again. From re-entering Italy mid-permesso process to winter patios, old friendships, and learning what “routine” looks like in a new season abroad, Month 7 captures the calm after the chaos — and the quiet work of maintaining a life split between countries.
The Best (and worst) of Our 2 Weeks in Ireland
A two-week lap around Ireland’s coastline gave us windswept cliffs, tiny towns, and more photo-ops than any camera roll deserves. Here’s my honest breakdown of the stops that stole our hearts, and the ones that didn’t quite hit the mark.
Month 6 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Quiet moments, bookish escapes, and family time: Month 6 of living abroad in Vietri sul Mare, Italy, reflecting on routine, culture, and connection.
Month 5 | Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Month five in Italy was about slowing down. Based in Vietri sul Mare, we stepped out of a hectic summer and into routine — reading more, studying Italian, rebuilding daily rhythms, and enjoying quieter side trips to Rome, Tuscany, and Pompeii before the season fully shifted.
Hiking in New York’s Adirondack Mountains
Three days, six peaks, one soggy pair of hiking boots. My best friend, her dog, and I set out to tackle the Adirondack High Peaks — chasing autumn colours, mountain views, and maybe slightly over ambitious dreams. Here’s how our whirlwind backcountry adventure through the High Peaks Wilderness unfolded, one summit at a time.
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: What to Expect
Trying to decide if the Salkantay Trek is right for you? Here’s a full day-by-day breakdown of what to expect on the Inca Trail’s “savage” counterpart. From glacier fed lakes to the final day spent in Machu Picchu.
A Love Letter to New Zealand
Some places wrap around you like an embrace — warm, familiar, and impossible to forget. New Zealand was that for me. From mountain peaks to winding roads, this vanlife journey was pure magic.