Vacation Vault

  • Amsterdam After Hours: Tulips, Tours and Temptation

    Amsterdam After Hours: Tulips, Tours and Temptation

    Day 1: Cheese & Tulips Our alarms went off at 3:00 a.m. and we caught the shuttle to Dublin Airport for our flight to Amsterdam via Aer Lingus. We made quick work of the transit system and dropped our luggage at the our hotel, The G Experience. We enjoyed breakfast at Bagels & Beans. Wandering… Read more

  • Imagine Ireland: The Ideal Irish Roadtrip

    Imagine Ireland: The Ideal Irish Roadtrip

    Day 1: Dublin, Ireland After a 12-hour travel day, Jeff and I landed in Dublin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning and picked up our rental car. For those who don’t know: in Ireland the driver sits on the right side of the car and they drive on the left side of the road. Absolute… Read more

  • London Lowdown: Big Ben, The Beatles and Bustling Bars

    London Lowdown: Big Ben, The Beatles and Bustling Bars

    Day 1 : Abbey Road & the Cheese Barge Greetings from across the Atlantic! Today one of my best friends, Jeff, and I flew BOI-SEA-LHR for a few days of fun in the United Kingdom! Upon arriving at London Heathrow International Airport we took the underground to our hotel to drop off our luggage. We… Read more

  • Happy Birthday in Paris

    Happy Birthday in Paris

    In a travel summary, the narrator shares experiences in Chicago and Paris over three days. They explore Millennium Park, enjoy deep dish pizza, visit the Palace of Versailles and Eiffel Tower, and celebrate a birthday with visits to the Louvre and Arc de Triomphe. Gratitude for travel and friendship is emphasized throughout. Read more

  • Alaskan Adventures

    Alaskan Adventures

    Day 1: Journey to Anchorage! I started early this morning with a flight from Boise to Seattle where I met up with Taylor. Together, we took a 3.5 hour flight to Anchorage, Alaska. Upon landing, we picked up our rental car and checked into our new home for the week. First stop: Trapper Jacks Trading… Read more