Ski Colorado

There’s a reason why millions flock to Colorado during ski season to visit the picturesque mountain towns. When I found out our family would be living in Colorado Springs for roughly three years, I didn’t hesitate to take advantage of the dreamy, snowy cities that were a couple hours away from our new home. When I was growing up my parents took my sister and … Continue reading Ski Colorado

The Cotswolds, Idyllic English Countryside

Want to getaway and recharge for a weekend? Head to the idyllic English countryside, the Cotswolds. The Cotwolds spans about 800 miles of countryside, so first, you’ll need to pick a city. The rolling hills, medieval churches, and picturesque villages will make you never want to leave this place – you might even make a few animal friends along the way! We visited the two … Continue reading The Cotswolds, Idyllic English Countryside

Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is an attraction I couldn’t miss seeing while in Italy. It is such an iconic piece of architecture and known for its “unintended tilt.” The structure is the bell tower for the cathedral of the city of Pisa. The soft ground and inadequate foundation caused the tower to tilt upon construction and slowly overtime. About a decade ago, a restoration … Continue reading Leaning Tower of Pisa

La Bella Firenze (Florence)

While visiting Florence for just a few days each time we traveled there, it was difficult to even scrape the surface of this historically rich city. The capital of the Tuscany region is most well know as the birthplace of the Renaissance. This whimsical town is filled with some of the world’s most famous artwork from Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Leonardo da Vinci. With the abundant … Continue reading La Bella Firenze (Florence)