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Best of Dunedin, New Zealand

Posted on May 23, 2019August 24, 2023 by Pinning My Maps

Visiting Dunedin creates the odd sense of déjà vu of being halfway across the world in Scotland. Fun fact, the name Dunedin comes from the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh: Dùn Èideann. Many of the town's Victorian and Edwardian buildings...Read More

What To Do In Melbourne

Posted on May 15, 2019August 24, 2023 by Pinning My Maps

Melbourne is my favorite city in Australia. It has a hip, vibrant culture and tons of fabulous eating and shopping venues and is more relaxed than Sydney. Melbourne is on the southern coast and is the capital of the state...Read More

Best Things To Do In Wellington

Posted on May 15, 2019August 24, 2023 by Pinning My Maps

Nicknamed "Windy Wellington" because of it's location at the southern end of the North Island on the Cook Strait, Wellington is a beautiful and vibrant seaside city. Packed with culture and history, as well as many casual and fun dining...Read More

Eat Your Way Through Rome

Posted on May 15, 2019August 24, 2023 by Pinning My Maps

Food, glorious food, and in Rome the food is truly glorious! As I've often said, calories don't count while on vacation...thank God. So go ahead mangia, mangia, mangia and eat your way through Rome! Most people think Italian food consists...Read More

When In Rome: My Top 5

Posted on May 15, 2019August 24, 2023 by Pinning My Maps

Roma, aka the Eternal City, is one of the oldest cities in Europe, it is rich in history, art, and ruins so there is much to see and do. In fact, everywhere you turn you'll stumble across some painting, sculpture,...Read More

Salzburg: Top 5 Things To Do

Posted on April 11, 2019August 24, 2023 by Pinning My Maps

Salzburg immediately evokes the lyrics "the hills are alive with the sound of music" in me. The film was based on the real von Trapp family, whose family home Villa Trapp is a hotel now. However, the villa was not...Read More

Venice Cruise Port

Posted on March 31, 2019August 24, 2023 by Pinning My Maps

Ahhh Venice, Venezia, my absolute favorite city in Italy. Seriously, Venice is unlike any city in the world. I think Venice is way more romantic than Paris, but don't tell the French! There are no cars, taxis are boats, buses...Read More

My Favorite Places in Sydney

Posted on March 31, 2019August 24, 2023 by Pinning My Maps

Sydney is a beautiful and vibrant harbor city with tons of exciting attractions. There's something for everyone! Beach Bums will love Manly or Bondi Beach, both are beautiful but a ways out of the city. Foodies like me will delight...Read More

Australia: Know Before You Go!

Posted on March 28, 2019August 24, 2023 by Pinning My Maps

So you have decided to check off your bucket list and head down to Australia! Good for you, or "good on ya" as they say Down Under. Of course, now you're like "Crikey, I don't know a thing about the...Read More

Fairytale Bavarian Castles

Posted on February 18, 2019August 24, 2023 by Pinning My Maps

Like many little girls, I fantasized about being rescued by a prince and living in a castle. Unfortunately, as an adult I learned that I had to kiss several frogs before finding my prince. Thankfully, I found him, but I'm...Read More