The Tower

I had been to London at 18, and for my 25th Birthday- so this was my third time. But that city is so huge, I still don't think I've made a dent in my goals or explorations there.

Matching BackPacks for the Road Trip

For our 2016 trip, prior to moving back to Houston, Youn decided to come visit me and do a road trip to Dublin. We didn't plan on stopping in London for too long, but we had already splurged on Hamlet, and needed a pit stop since we weren't used to driving 13 hours all in one go- especially since half of it was driven on the wrong side of the road.

Cumberbatch Nation

I just have to document that on our Annual Vacation, my friend Youn and I decided to spend half of our rent money on the experience of a lifetime- HAMLET, in LONDON, starring BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH. I like to think that its very smart to save - but seeing one of the best actors of our time perform Shakespeare in England.. that has to be worth it. And IT WAS. 

Yes, we just travelled 7 hours to get to London, Yes, Youn was dying from some combination of food poisoning and Jet Lag, yes our hotel was some tiny room we couldn't walk in with no AC... I was still recovering from the trauma of the Chunnel and my bad hair/root fiasco I had going on. Yes, I tried to rock the red lipstick... despite all those little things nagging at us- it was an evening we will never forget. I was 5 feet away from our generations Sherlock, a soon to be Oscar Winner, and all around British hottie and he gave the performance of a lifetime.

Never miss out on chances like this! Its worth it! 

Berlin

Most Americans think of Europe and we hit the highlights, Paris, London, Rome. That is totally okay because those cities are all fabulous. However, I've always had a yearning to go to Germany- specifically Berlin. Why? I don't know. Just say its a calling.

Due to hectic schedules I only had one opportunity to take a three-day weekend and my friends were unable to join me. This meant if I wanted my dream of visiting Berlin this year, then I would have to take the bull by the horns and travel alone. Many of you may think this is just fine since I moved to Europe alone... however, I've always had friends or family on vacation and have never actually done it solo. it is a completely different experience- and although company is amazing, I would recommend it to everyone!

Spree River Canal Tour

Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer

Michelin Star Restaurant- Rita Ora

Lauren and I decided to treat ourselves to a fancy lunch at a Michelin star restaurant- apparently Copenhagen, that tiny little city, is a mecca for amazing chefs- and has several Michelin star restaurants in tow. Michelin stars are given to chefs for outstanding food.

We chose an Italian restaurant- Rita Ora on Christianshavn. More after the Click ---->

Copenhagen

My friend Lauren was able to take a Scandinavian road trip this year and asked me to join her. I could only get away from work for a few days so we decided to have a 4 day weekend in Copenhagen and she would go on to Sweden and Norway on her own.

Copenhagen was such an adorable city- and so white and crisp! Ive never seen a cleaner city- it was all pristine. We had a hotel near the famous Nyhavn area, and spent a first night having beers listening to live music along the harbour. This was Lauren's birthday night, and I was so happy to spend her 25th together!