England and Ireland are two destinations that are easy to fall in love with, and it is so easy to fit both into one trip across the pond! My husband and I loved our two week (13 day) trip, and I’m excited to share our itinerary with you. We spent our days exploring royal palaces in London, attending services in beautiful churches in multiple cities, and adventuring through the beautiful streets of Bath. We relaxed in the countryside, boated down the Avon River, and hiked the beautiful hills of Ireland. Our trip was perfect for us, and I hope you enjoy reading about our experiences. If you would prefer to…
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How to Spend 6 Days in England: London and Bath Itinerary
Are you planning a trip to England? It is a popular trip destination- for good reason! My husband and I visited England as part of a two week trip across the pond (we also spent time in Ireland). I fell in love with it, and I’m excited to share our experience with you. If you’re interested in how to spend 6 days in England, keep reading! (Note: We were technically in England for longer, but I’m focusing on our non-full-travel days in this post.) We decided to spend our time in London and Bath on this trip (but you can read about our time in the Lake District here). We…
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4 Perfect Days in Ireland
Planning a trip to Ireland? I hope so, because it is one of my favorite travel destinations to date! My husband and I visited Ireland as part of a two week trip (we also spent time in England), and we absolutely loved it. I’m excited to share how we decided to spend our 4 perfect days in Ireland. (Note: We were technically in Ireland for 6 days, but I’m focusing on our non-full-travel days in this post.) I’ll mention the obvious: we did not see everything in Ireland. Not even close! When we planned our trip, we decided to take it somewhat slow. We didn’t want to spend each night…
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36 Hours in Dublin
Are you considering a trip to Ireland? If so, I am so happy for you! My husband and I spent several days in Ireland as part of a two week trip to Ireland and England, and I absolutely fell in love with it. It was everything I dreamed of- and more! If you are planning to visit Ireland, you are probably planning on spending some time in Dublin. We personally wanted to spend as much time in the countryside as possible (specifically Killarney), but we did visit Dublin for a couple days near the end of our trip before taking the Stena Line back to England (where we finished our…
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15 Photos to Inspire You to Visit the Gap of Dunloe
The Gap of Dunloe in Ireland is hands down the most beautiful, magical place I have ever visited. My husband and I visited as part of our two week trip to England and Ireland, and we both agree that it was our favorite destination (and it hasn’t been beat since!). The Gap of Dunloe is a narrow mountain passageway in the County Kerry, Ireland. The road through the Gap is about 7 miles long, which stretches between the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks to the west and the Purple Mountain to the east. The River Loe connects five beautiful lakes in the area- and they are truly breathtaking! You can visit the Gap…
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How to Spend 36 Hours in Killarney, Ireland
Dreaming of the perfect Irish town? I highly recommend spending time in Killarney, Ireland. My husband and I spent 36 hours in Killarney as part of our two week trip to Ireland and England. It was perfect, and we wish we had allowed for more time there. We did not want to leave, and we have dreamed about going back ever since! Killarney is home to the stunning Gap of Dunloe, Torc Waterfall, Muckross House, Ross Castle, and more. It is a great stop along the Ring of Kerry and is just a short drive away from the Dingle Peninsula loop. I cannot recommend this town and its surrounding area…
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10 Restaurants to Eat Gluten-Free in London
Are you gluten-free? I am, and I never let it stop me from going on an adventure. Although traveling with food allergies can be stressful, I have learned how to manage it throughout the years. Some travel destinations are friendlier toward food allergies than others, and London definitely makes the list of friendly cities. When my husband and I made plans to travel to London (both the first and second time), I did a lot of meal research. As someone who travels with food allergies, researching food options is always a major part of my overall trip research. I arrived in London with a list of restaurant options (sit-down and…
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A Day in Bath, England: How to Spend 24-36 Hours
Are you considering spending a day in Bath? If you’re looking for the perfect city to explore in Southwest England, UK, Bath is the perfect choice! Bath is an adorable city located in Somerset, England. It is located about 97 miles west of London, and I highly recommend fitting it into your itinerary if at all possible. My husband and I spent just over a day in Bath (36 wonderful hours) in Bath as part of our two week trip to England and Ireland. We enjoyed the view from the top of the Bath Abbey, explored the beautiful architecture and rolling hills in Southstoke, got our history-fix at the Roman…
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20 Baby Registry Ideas for Traveling Families
Some people believe that they need to stop traveling when they start a family. I completely disagree! Traveling with a baby looks a lot different than traveling as a couple, but we have loved making memories with our sweet baby girl. She went on her first “stay-cation” at a beach resort at 8 weeks, her first out-of-state road trip to visit family at 10 weeks, and her first tent camping trip at 4.5 months. We haven’t stopped traveling and are looking forward to all of our upcoming adventures with her! When you’re expecting a baby, setting up a registry can be a bit overwhelming. There are so many great products…
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6 Restaurants to Eat Gluten-Free in Paris
Are you gluten-free (or san gluten, as the French would say) and looking for a list of restaurants to enjoy in Paris? I know that traveling with this allergy/sensitivity can be daunting. Some travel destinations are friendlier toward food allergies than others, and thankfully Paris definitely makes the list of the friendly destinations. I was pleasantly surprised at how many options I had on my trip to Paris last fall. You will find that the go-to gluten-free flour in Paris is buckwheat flour (although you can find other options as well). Before traveling to Paris last year, I did my research (like I always do!). Traveling with food allergies does…
