December in Virginia usually conjures images of grey skies and chilly winds, but Richmond had other plans. On a rare sunny winter day, I set out for a spontaneous day trip packed with strong coffee, literary lore, riverside views, and soul-satisfying food. The city…
You can catch more flies with honey than vinegar. – Italian Proverb My Dad’s family was born and raised in various places in the United States. My grandfather was a travelling salesman of sorts, and so was required to pick up and move from…
If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward. – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For most unmarried young adults, it seems that by the…
It’s incredible to reflect on how much the world has changed. Just over a year ago, I was commuting on the Tube to my new City law firm job, dressed like a true City lawyer and not wearing a mask. There were murmurs on…
Here in London summer is winding down already, and I can’t help but think of places where summer is still full on. Much of the US truly has a ‘real’ summer. Summer is hot as can be which means it’s time to go to…
Read through below for a Osummary of what each day will bring you in this Orlando Itinerary, complete with an table with an estimated schedule. Day 1 – EPCOT My one single piece of advice for tackling Disney World is this: GO EARLY. Yes, be…
This three-part series covers my family’s vacation at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida in December 2017. Such a trip is the best Christmas present I could ever ask for! Don’t forget to read my other posts on EPCOT and the Animal Kingdom. It…
Before I start anything, I want to say that I am a Disney kid. I grew up almost solely on Disney movies and TV shows, and my childhood memories are of a lot of Disney World and Disneyland. But, that does not mean Universal’s…
This three-part series covers my family’s vacation at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida in December 2017. Such a trip is the best Christmas present I could ever ask for! Read Part I about EPCOT here. Our first day at Disney World was jam-packed. Even…
This three-part series covers my family’s vacation at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida in December 2017. Such a trip is the best Christmas present I could ever ask for! Alright folks, so my family is yet another Disney family. Whenever we moved to…