Day 1 Arrival to Denver We arrived to Denver Saturday morning. We picked up our rental car and headed to Estes Park where our “base camp” was for our 3 days of hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park. Drive from Denver to Estes Park As we drove from Denver to Estes Park, the colors and …
Empty nester—Who? Are you an empty nester? Congratulations! You’ve finally done it. After years of hard work, you’ve sent your kids off into the world, and now it’s time for you to take a deep breath and enjoy some much-needed R&R. You are now an empty nester; embrace it! But what should you do with …
When you think of Spain, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps it’s the delicious food or a vibrant culture. One aspect of Spanish culture that often gets overlooked is the incredible doors found all over the country. The doors of Spain have a fascinating history and are a great way to …
A Parent’s Guide to Empty Nest Syndrome Congratulations, you’ve done it! One thing for sure is that your kids will grow up and most likely move out of the house. But now that the house is empty, you’re feeling a little lost (and maybe even a little lonely). If this sounds familiar, don’t worry—you’re not …
If your last child has left the nest and you’re feeling a little lost, this may be the effects of empty nesting. Empty nest syndrome signals an opportunity to reorganize post-parenting life around adult needs. While empty nest parents miss their kids, they may also have a sense of relief from the day-to-day responsibilities of …
Alabama Hiking was nowhere on our radar for the weekend; we planned to stay local to do some practice hikes. My husband found a cute AirBnB that was very budget friendly, so we decided to switch things up. AirBnB – Yee-Haul He found a cute tiny home coined the “Yee-Haul” on AirBnB in Pell City, Alabama. …
On our extra day in Dublin, we went out exploring. We explored Trinity College and the Long Room, the Dublin Castle, and the Guinness Storehouse. Next up was lunch; we found a Michelin Star restaurant, so we completely indulged at Glovers Alley. After lunch we explored Grafton Street and Anne’s Lane. We checked out the …
The Empty Nesters in Southern Ireland – Escapes by Globus We travelled using Globus Tours on an Escapes by Globus Southern Ireland tour. Both our guide and driver were both fabulous. Our guide was able to tell us Irish history and stories and just had a wide array of information for us, while Our driver …
Empty Nesters – Time to travel We are a blended family, so we never got to experience a child-less vacation or honeymoon. As the kids were growing up, we travelled as a family; however, there were many obstacles though to traveling with 6 people. School schedules, sports, and social events seemed to get right in …
