Art, Las Vegas, Travel

The Bellagio Conservatory

Whenever I find myself in Las Vegas, Nevada, I try to stop by the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Upon entering the Bellagio lobby, your eyes are immediately drawn to the amazing glass flowers suspended above. Looking further into the lobby you are able to catch a glimpse of the beauty within the Conservatory off… Continue reading The Bellagio Conservatory

Las Vegas, Travel

Ramblings of a Solo Traveler

Last week, I traveled alone for the first time in ten years. I found it interesting how something as simple as having a travel companion can be so easily taken for granted. In my experience, traveling alone isn’t that bad; of course, I would rather have my (part-time comedian) husband along for the adventure. Overall,… Continue reading Ramblings of a Solo Traveler

Las Vegas, Travel, Travel Tips Thursday

Travel Tips Thursday–Business Trips

I’m heading out on my first “official” business trip next week. I’m traveling to Las Vegas, Nevada for a week-long underwriting conference. Growing up, my dad went on business trips frequently, so he was the first one that came to mind when I thought about strategies for packing for a business trip. I figured that… Continue reading Travel Tips Thursday–Business Trips

Food, Hawaii, Kauai, Travel

A Perfect Day on Kauai

I have been missing Kauai lately, so today I'm dedicating a post to this beautiful island. My perfect day in Kauai would consist of: Some Beach Time: (that should be a given, right? After all, it is Hawaii!) Depending on the weather, I would head to the North Shore and lounge on one of the… Continue reading A Perfect Day on Kauai

Travel, Yellowstone National Park

Gizmo Visits Yellowstone

This sweet girl, Gizmo, is having surgery today. I’m anxious, slightly terrified, and nervous about it, but I’m also happy that she will be out of pain. To ease my nerves, I wanted to tell you a little story about this sweet dog. Gizmo is no ordinary dog, she has an adventurous spirit and she’s… Continue reading Gizmo Visits Yellowstone