Travel Tuesday: Galway, Ireland

Happy Travel Tuesday!

This week's Travel Tuesday is brought to you by the lovely country of Ireland, The Cliffs of Moher and Fish & Chips from the city of Galway. So on my backpacking adventure my friends and I took a bus to the west side of the country. It probably sounds familiar because it's the name of the song from P.S. I Love You (The Galway Girl), and yes I did hear that song played in the pubs! Since we were all on a pretty tight budget, Fish & Chips made for a cheap and delicious dinner! It didn't hurt that the downtown area was so adorable with boutiques and pubs.

Delicious!

An example of the cuteness, especially with all the Christmas lights up!

We then decided as a group to take this bus tour from Galway all the way to the Cliffs of Moher. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made! We stopped at different places along the countryside and the final view at the Cliffs of Moher was mesmerizing. I'm getting chills just thinking about it right now. Anyways, here are some photos of our journey:

Last but not least the Cliffs! For all you Harry Potter nerds out there like me, the scene with Dumbledore and Harry on the rock in the middle of the ocean is THIS rock (the tiny one in the corner)! It was so terribly windy that day though, which made it extra dangerous to be there.

And last but not least my favorite picture of myself from this day-

I've never looked prettier.

Until next time! 

xoxo, K 

Travel Tuesday: Segovia, España

Happy Tuesday Everyone! So sorry I've been missing lately, but I started a new job as a Spa Concierge at the J.W. Marriott so I've been busy (and I've been loving it!). So for this Travel Tuesday I have a very special city that Alex and I share our love for: Segovia, Spain. He visited me twice while I was living in Spain, and we managed to make it to this city THREE different times! We were also fortunate enough to have Pedro (a family friend) as a tour guide. There's nothing better than visiting a city with a local. That being said, Alex and I ate some of the best food of our lives and drank the most delicious wine ever. Take a look for yourself!

The Aqueduct of Segovia. It's so impressive to think that these are just stones so intricately placed on top of one another. It baffles my mind as to how they even did it.

Alex and me by the Aqueduct.

Okay now for the food! Pedro brought us to a place called Jose Maria's and it is by far Alex's favorite restaurant ever. Warning, if you're a vegetarian....I would skip past the next photo.

Cochinillo! Also known as, baby pig. You might be judging me right now but it is super bueno!

Of course we had to finish the meal off with some Ponche, the traditional dessert of Segovia. 

Here are a few more photos from the city:

And my personal two favorites:

Have a great rest of your Tuesday! I leave for Washington D.C. on Friday for the Run for Hope, so wish me luck!

xoxo, K

Travel Tuesday: Granada, Spain

Lately, I've felt pretty homesick for Granada, Spain. It's funny because I only lived there for a total of seven months, but it was such a memorable life changing time that it will forever feel like home to me. I removed myself from everything and everyone familiar and comfortable in my life and the outcome was unbelievable. If you EVER get the chance to do a study abroad or work abroad, do it! I have learned so many life skills from this experience that I would encourage literally every single person to get out there and learn about new cultures first hand. Here are a few of my favorite pictures from my time there.

I love my friends.

Nighttime look at the Alhambra via Mirador San Nicholas 

My first home stay's paella (seriously to die for)

Sunrise walk to my early morning classes, not too shabby.

Both of my hermanas enjoying a little after lunch dessert. I love this photo and how happy they look :)

Day time view of the Alhambra and my city. 

Alex and I are planning to move back to Spain for a few years when the timing is right. Until then, Grand Rapids, Michigan will have to do! 

xoxo, K

P.S. Speaking of traveling....I'm traveling over to Becker's Bridal to pick up my wedding dress! The big day is coming up FAST!