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About Me

Welcome! I’m Kristen and I’m an American currently living and teaching in the United Kingdom. I live in a rural part of England about 80 miles from London, with my husband, son, and two ungrateful cats. We take advantage of long weekends and discount airlines to explore as much of…Continue reading “About Me”

Puffins at Bempton Cliffs and Bridlington Harbor

3 Nov 201928 Jan 2023

If you've been following my instagram, you already know how much I love exploring coastlines. The truth is, the United Kingdom coastline is so beautiful, and filled with amazing cliffs…

Belfast and the Giants Causeway

26 Oct 201928 Jan 2023

The Belfast City Hall is beautiful! Living in England, I'm trying to visit as many European countries as possible. Surprisingly, after almost two years, I realized I hadn't yet made…

Pembrokeshire, Wales – a weekend on the coast!

30 Sep 201928 Jan 2023

Before I moved to England, I thought the United Kingdom was entirely synonymous with England. I guess I just thought Wales (and Scotland) were their own separate countries. Wales is…

Dorset, and the Jurassic Coast of England

7 Sep 201928 Jan 2023

Durdle Door, the iconic limestone arch that has been eroded over time, is 140 million years old. I kept hearing about the Jurassic Coast and how it was so beautiful,…

The Maltese Islands of Gozo and Comino

29 Aug 20194 Sep 2022

I booked our trip to Malta without fully researching what to do and how long to stay. I was shocked to learn there was so much to do, and more…

Malta, the island nation between Sicily and Northern Africa

19 Aug 20192 Jan 2023

hilly streets of Valletta So here's a funny story... I tend to put potential travel destinations in my phone's weather app, so I can see what the weather is like,…

Africa

An overnight trip to Zagora from Marrakech

13 Aug 201927 Aug 2019

For me, there were two MUST DO things while I was planning our Morocco trip. I wanted to see the desert stars at night and wanted to ride a camel…

Africa

The charming seaside city of Essaouira, Morocco

7 Aug 20197 Aug 2019

It's no secret I'm a beach lover, having lived by the ocean for 11 years. I'm a bit further from the beach than I'd like in England, despite it's island…

Africa

Ouzoud Falls, Morocco; the tallest water fall in Morocco

1 Aug 201927 Aug 2019

If you've been following my journeys, you know we used Marrakech, Morocco as a springboard to travel and soak in as much Moroccan culture, sights, and experiences as we possibly…

Africa

Marrakech, Morocco

28 Jul 20192 Jan 2023

colorful Moroccan pottery from the Souks Morocco has been a destination that has piqued my interest for quite come time. It's close in proximity to the United Kingdom, a cheap…