The Vatican is known for housing some of the most infamous works of art and being the basis for countless conspiracy theories but what really got us giddy in the pants were the stories that accompanied our VIP Vatican tour with Walks of Italy. History, secrecy, reverence, scandal, beauty- there isn't much that the world's smallest independent state… Continue reading Behind Closed Doors: The Vatican Tour with Walks of Italy
Welcome to another edition of Exposure - my peek into the past of my 365 days project. OOOH! You know what sounds like a great idea?! Bringing in my nice camera equipment while I'm running the shower! A little harder to execute, this definitely got me thinking in regards to what was available for lighting.… Continue reading Exposure: Rubber Ducky
It is one of those iconic travel locations that you can’t stop thinking about - just like Machu Picchu. It is when you know you have reached “that” point in your life when you can finally cross off another big one off your list. I never thought I would experience the Colosseum with a tour… Continue reading Pretending to be a Gladiator in the Colosseum with Walks of Italy
Boats and I have a rocky relationship. Buses and I are taking a break after spending over 20 accumulated days on them traveling from Mexico to Argentina. Planes and I are good, but oftentimes their cost-to-worth ratio makes me consider straying. So who is there waiting with open arms to comfort me in my hour of… Continue reading How To: Train Across Europe with a Eurail Pass
Always remain as flexible as possible when on the road. This is always my reply when people ask me for the golden nugget of travel advice. It is funny that when I end up in a situation where I can’t control the outcome, I fight it tooth and nail. Good job, me. No, we didn’t… Continue reading A More Peaceful 30th Birthday
A long long time ago, Shaun's pink hair dye was MY pink hair dye. As part of the 365 Days project I was doing, why not capture the "fun" of cleaning the toilet. One of the things that I felt really confident about was using the natural light that was available to me. With the… Continue reading Exposure: I’m a Mean Cleaning Lady
...it started as a sniffle. ...then it moved onto a small fever. ...then it became bronchitis. ...then I continued to finish up our 50+km ride through Costa Brava even though I should have called it quits. By the time we arrived to our cute apartment in Paris, my body was screaming for me to stop… Continue reading Paris, France: I Have the PLAGUE
Well, not MY face but you get the point. While taking one of our Barcelona walking tours I noticed a very strange and photogenic trend. People who live in Barcelona really take advantage of, and use, their public spaces. There were so many people sitting and enjoying their surroundings - whether it be doodling and very… Continue reading Photo Friday: Barcelona – I’ve Got My Contemplative Face On
I am not a morning person. Some of you have even noticed that there is a strange lack of sunrise pictures on this blog. There is a reason. I just don't do mornings - and even then don't talk to me until after my cup of coffee. Somehow when it came to the opportunity to… Continue reading Living the Dream: Costa Brava by Hot Air Balloon
Taken in February of 2010, Austin was already saturated with Easter goodies in every store (of course after Valentines!). I admit that I have an affinity for PEEPS - you know those marshmallow awesomeness covered in sugar and with their inspiration I bring you: EASTER BUNNY ERICA. "So I went grocery shopping last night and… Continue reading Exposure: Bunny Time
It was only going to be 55 kilometers, right? No biggie. It was 38km the first day and then the rest was broken up into 2 other days... I mean, we did 40 or so for the World’s Most Dangerous Road. How hard could it possibly be? Oh yeah. I guess I didn’t take into… Continue reading Coasting Through Costa Brava – Biking on Vies Verdes
I had no clue what we had signed up for to be honest. All I know is that the trip we were taking with Visit Costa Brava had the word "cava" (Spanish champagne) in it and I was all about that. Morning crept upon us a bit early as somehow we were bitten by the… Continue reading Cava and Coves in Costa Brava
It is on every corner, every street, and every door. ….and it is beautiful. Barcelona graffiti is some of the most amazing I have ever seen. There is something about the energy that floats in the air. Maybe it is the acceptance of art. Poets, musicians, painters, dancers - these are the people that make… Continue reading Barcelona is Full of Art: Street Style
I did a little bit of pin up awesomeness during my mid twenties (you should see my awesome closet!) and it definitely was an interesting evolution with how tattooed women were perceived over a period of ten years. This is definitely one of my favorite 365 Days pictures (2009-2010) and I am eternally grateful I… Continue reading Exposure: Pin Up Erica
There they sat in all their shiny glory - Soviet style motorbikes that made me swoon - just waiting for us to hop on for our motorbike and side car tour around Barcelona. Did I mention that I have a small obsession with everything vintage? Shaun and I have already looked into the logistics of… Continue reading Sittin’ Pretty in the Sidecar – Motorbiking around Barcelona Tour
