Turning 30 is a huge milestone, and I have done just that recently. And by recently, I mean almost a year ago. I haven’t posted in awhile. Sorry. I have always loved the idea of being 30, and I am excited to see what the next few years hold for me. Also, 29 was terrible …
Hello, and welcome! My name is Laura, if you couldn’t tell, and this is my blog. Well, my blog 2.0. See, up until now I was operating under “There Goes Laura” and for many reasons, that worked. It was travel based, and I am Laura after all. But with time, we change and grow. It’s …
Chattanooga, Tennessee is underrated, to say the least. It is never listed as number one on a top city to visit in Tennessee list. You will find it somewhere after the “big three” as I like to call them. Nashville, Memphis, and the mountain cities, which include Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville. But I am …
“If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.” -Proverbs 24:10 Ah, good ol’ adversity. Us travelers know you all too well. Non-travelers view our Instagram’s and think “How wonderful their life must be! How lucky they are! How glamorous it all looks!” Yes, it is wonderful. Yes, we are blessed. And …
Ah, Charleston. One of the most quintessential Southern towns. A place not too far from me in Atlanta, and a city that is an absolute must to visit. Why is Charleston such a popular tourist destination? Because it is a perfect city to see in a weekend. Small, friendly and full of fun… this is …
So you want to visit Iceland? GOOD! Arguably the most beautiful country in the world, Iceland has no shortage of things to do and see. And the capital city of Reykjavik is no different. You can spend a day or a week here, and still find things around every corner. So what are my top recommendations …
If you follow me on social media, or have read some of my recent posts, then you know I work a full-time job outside of the travel industry. What that comes down to, time off is few and far between. I feel as if I have mastered seeing the world on two weeks’ vacation a …
2017—What a year! I think speaking for all humanity, this was one for the history books. But speaking for me, this year was the most enlightening year of my life. I had some very high highs and a few low lows. But at the end of the day, I can look back and say that …
Oh New Orleans. How you have quickly grown to be one of my favorite cities in the world, and you are just a short 8-hour drive/1-1/2 hour flight from home. If you are interested in seeing New Orleans, but aren’t quite sure if you can do it in a weekend, let me sell you on …
“You work full-time and travel this much? Man! I wish I could afford that, I wish I could take that much time off work, I wish I was single so I could travel too!” etc., etc. etc. I get it. You are busy, and travel is expensive. So let’s just get down to how I …