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Italy - 2024
The trip of a lifetime, I'd been planning a trip to Italy with my mom before she passed in Oct. 2023. My husband and I planned the trip for Mother's Day in 2024. We landed in Rome and spent three days exploring ancient sites before taking a Trenitalia high-speed train from Roma Termini to Salerno station. We rented a car and drove the Italian countryside to visit the very village that my family immigrated from - Aquara. After spending an incredible night at a small agricultural tourism hotel near the village, we made our way to Positano. The title image was taken from our balcony at Hotel Eden Roc.
Iceland - 2023
I had always dreamed of seeing the Northern Lights. After a little investigation, we realized that the best way to do this was to visit Iceland in late February. I can't say I was well prepared to spend all day outdoors in 20- and 30-degree temperatures. We explore Reykjavik and drove the Golden Circle to see some of the mountains and waterfalls a little closer into the capital city.
South Korea — 2015
My grandfather is a Korean War veteran. We began the process for him to revisit Korea in 2014 and were able to join a Military Historical Tours trip in July 2015. The Korean government hosted veterans from all 13 of the countries involved in the conflict. We stayed in Gangnam, outside of Seoul, visiting the Olympic Village, National Cemetery and National Museums. We also had the opportunity to visit the Demilitarized Zone that separates North and South Korea, Kaesŏng and Incheon.
My grandfather is a Korean War veteran. We began the process for him to revisit Korea in 2014 and were able to join a Military Historical Tours trip in July 2015. The Korean government hosted veterans from all 13 of the countries involved in the conflict. We stayed in Gangnam, outside of Seoul, visiting the Olympic Village, National Cemetery and National Museums. We also had the opportunity to visit the Demilitarized Zone that separates North and South Korea, Kaesŏng and Incheon.
Hawaii — 2012
Though I've not included other domestic travel on this list, Hawaii is an exception. Highlights included hiking to the summit of Diamond Head, staying in beautiful Waikiki, sipping brews at Kona Brewing Company and visiting Pearl Harbor museum and monuments. |
Puerto Rico — 2014
I had the opportunity to accompany a friend on a vacation to San Juan in 2014. Though we stayed in Condado, we visited San Juan Viejo (old San Juan) and El Yunque National Forest. Highlights included exploring the old fort at the tip of Old San Juan — el Castillo San Felipe del Morro. |
Ireland — 2013
I travelled to Ireland while working for Hewlett-Packard to visit members of our team based in Liexslip, about 45 minutes outside of Dublin by car. My team was generous enough to allow me a few extra days to explore the city of Dublin and took me hiking near the monastic ruins of Glendalough.
I travelled to Ireland while working for Hewlett-Packard to visit members of our team based in Liexslip, about 45 minutes outside of Dublin by car. My team was generous enough to allow me a few extra days to explore the city of Dublin and took me hiking near the monastic ruins of Glendalough.