Our aspirations to have an intimate destination elopement had dwindled to all but non-existent until we learned a baby would soon be joining us. Suddenly, we had a perfect excuse to move things along a little faster and I ecstatically returned to our most original of wedding day wants: intimate, adventurous and meaningful. We quickly and quietly booked my dream …
We planned an unplannable wedding – and it was perfect (for us)
When Aaron proposed in Chile, I was completely caught off guard. Our discussions of marriage had previously spiraled into each of our independent views on what is and isn’t the purpose of marriage. Ultimately, we always landed on the fact that we loved each other and the official-ness of it didn’t much matter. Truth: at some point, I was far …
Hiking in Utah
Last summer, we spent a week hiking the exceptionally beautiful terrain of Zion National Park and trails surrounding Kenab, Utah. Blessed with awesome local friends who double as amazing guides – the hikes undoubtedly ranked as some of the most beautiful US sights we’ve seen. I instantly fell in love with the rich reds of the native soil. Not having the …
Finding a way to Giant’s Causeway
Taking a deep breath, I caught my balance against the wind. The hard gust rolled in from the ocean waters along Giant’s Causeway pushing me a few steps from my perch on one of the pillars. View this post on Instagram Holy cow, Earth is so cool. ⛰️🍀🇬🇧 • • • #lauragetslost #northernireland #discoverni #ireland #irelandgram #ireland_gram #irelanddaily #travel #travelpic …
Finding peace in the Himalayas
In our 17 days of travel and trekking, my failed attempt to ascend to Kala Patthar served an amazing gift I would find no where else: peace. The parks through which trekkers journey are considered sacred and blessed lands. Regardless of your faith or lack of, there is little denying that they Himalayan mountains, villages and the paths we followed …
A free trip to LA – yes please!
Weeks ago, my friend Shanda messaged me with yet another infamous text. She’d won another free vacation and I would be going with her. Keep in mind, last March, we flew to New Orleans to hop abroad the Sail Across the Sun cruise with Train. Yes, the band. We spent four day cruising to Cozumel and back – free of …
Rocky shores of Positano
Boats rocked in the distance as I absorbed the world from the rocky shore of Positano. Nearly a week into my Italy journey – I had spent a full day hopping planes, trains and buses to the coast. After a long night in a new place, I had finally found a peaceful moment to pause. View this post on Instagram So …
Boarding the most dangerous flight in the world
The conscious decision to avoid nearly all Everest Base Camp-related research was strategic. I didn’t want to be talked out of it. Brief searches around the idea in years prior made the challenge sound epic and the experience sound amazingly rewarding. Beyond a gear list and the trek itinerary, the promise of a challenge and experience was all I knew …
Exploring Kathmandu, Nepal
Waking up in Kathmandu was surreal. The trip planning had taken months. The flights had been long and tedious. Our arrival felt more like a hazy dream than a monument marking the start of the journey. Surreal, indeed. Taking my first glimpses out of the hotel window in the daylight, I snapped a photo. I had no idea what I …
MCI > ORD > AUH > KTM
In my Moments from the sky entry in the journal, the idea of leaving home for this adventure was still very new. Adrenaline was pumping. Boyce and I landed in an easy routine of dashing through airport security to find a good lounge, have a sandwich and a drink, then dash to the gate to hop onto our next flight. …