We have a friend that lives in Southampton, England. That friend had a week off of work and asked if…
A couple of years ago (2018) we decided to do a long weekend in England. We weren’t going to see…
Iris is the owner and author of Life of Iris, a cruise and travel blog dedicated to exploring the world of cruises (and World Cruises), crew life, and unique travel experiences. With 10 years of experience as a cruise ship crew member, she shares insider insights and practical tips for travelers and crew members alike. Alongside her husband, a cruise ship engineer, and their child, she travels extensively, having visited over 75 countries. When she's not writing, Iris lives in Vermont and is lucky to visit Scotland often.
In my network of friends and past coworkers there are a lot of world-travelers. Many have been to over 100 countries and places like Antartica more times than they can count. So, when I posed the question, “What’s the most important travel essential to bring with you?” I got a myriad of answers. Some of…
If you’re visiting Manchester, Vermont – a stop at Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home is a must, for the history, the grounds, and the view. As a born and raised Vermonter, I’ve been lucky enough to see a lot of this beautiful state and experienced fall foliage almost every year of my life. When a…
A favorite among tourists and Vermonters alike, here’s our North Hero House Inn & Restaurant Review The North Hero House Inn & Restaurant has become among my favorite stays in Vermont. Staying here for weekend getaways with my husband or to spoil my mom for Mother’s Day – the North Hero House Inn & Restaurant…
Laundry detergent sheets are among my favorite packing hacks for travel and Earth Breeze makes it easy. Check out my review of Earth Breeze laundry detergent sheets. I regularly pack my life into a suitcase for months at a time – and now I do that with a baby in tow. Anything that I can…
Today we “fell-back” and had our bi-annual time change. While for some they may only change their clocks twice a year – I haven’t even counted the number of time changes that I’ve gone through this year. Some of it has been while flying between time zones, some of the time it’s been on the…
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