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2018

An Adventure Around the Mediterranean Sea with Celebrity Cruise

by Abby / September 11, 2018
2018

Top 5 Stops for a Western Michigan Road Trip

by Abby / July 21, 2018
Chicago Foods

A Review of The Duck Inn Chicago

by Abby / July 14, 2018
2017, My Travel Log

The Magnificent Villa del Balbianello in Lake Como

by Abby / August 15, 2017August 15, 2017

If you’re going to be heading to Milan in the future, I HIGHLY encourage you to make the drive or …

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2017, My Travel Log

Why You Need to See the Gorgeous Canals of Amsterdam

by Abby / July 9, 2017

When you think of Amsterdam, a few things probably pop into your mind: legal marijuana prostitution bikes cheese and last …

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2017, My Travel Log

A Weekend Well Spent in Saugatuck, Michigan

by Abby / July 4, 2017July 4, 2017

Who often feels like they need a relaxing vacation …as soon as they get back from vacation? My hand is …

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Good Eats, On The Road

One Fancy Nordic Dining Experience in Copenhagen

by Abby / June 30, 2017August 18, 2017

Copenhagen is filled with cute Nordic style shops and restaurants. We had seen plenty during our 3.5 day stay there …

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2017, My Travel Log, Top 5's

The Top 5 Most Photogenic Places I Saw in Copenhagen

by Abby / June 16, 2017August 18, 2017

Copenhagen is stunningly beautiful. Honestly, the pictures I’ve seen online and on other blogs are what enticed me to visit …

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2017, How To's, My Travel Log

How to Properly Spend a 12 Hour Layover in Toronto

by Abby / June 13, 2017August 18, 2017

You read that right ladies and gentleman – we had a 12 HOUR layover in Toronto on our way to …

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2017, My Travel Log

Golden Times in Golden, CO

by Abby / May 19, 2017June 26, 2017

I was a true Golden Girl a couple weekends ago when I had the opportunity for a ‘work then play’ …

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How To Not Be a Tourist While Visiting Chicago

by Abby / May 12, 2017June 26, 2017

After almost 5 years of being in Chicago, I have a pretty good handle on what’s fun and worthwhile seeing …

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2017, My Travel Log, Top 5's

Top 5 Reasons to Plan a Bus Trip to Keeneland

by Abby / April 14, 2017June 26, 2017

Located 6 miles from Lexington, KY is Keeneland – a horse racing track that only opens for live racing two …

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How to Make the Most of a Milwaukee Weekend Getaway

by Abby / April 12, 2017June 26, 2017

Expressive. Friendly. Industrial.  Those are three words we came up with to describe Milwaukee, also known as ‘Brew City.’ Why …

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2017, My Travel Log

Scenes From Whistler Blackcomb

by Abby / March 26, 2017March 26, 2017

Earlier this month, I crossed an item off my ’30 before 30′ list and took an amazing ski trip to …

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Good Eats, On The Road

Another Day, Another Chicago Sushi Restaurant Conquered

by Abby / March 16, 2017June 26, 2017

I think I should just turn SchallWeGetAway.com into SchallWeGetSushi.com. I love sushi, and I like to think it loves me …

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  • Waiheke Island combines two of my most favorite vacation activities: sipping fine wines right at the vineyards and relaxing on gorgeous beaches. 🍷 A short ferry from Auckland, there are 30 wineries on Waiheke and more than 8 beaches where you can take a swim or just enjoy the scenic coastline. 🍷 I recommend the hop on/hop off bus so you can choose your own adventure. We went to 5 vineyards and 1 beach during our day trip. We did miss the last bus back to the ferry because we wanted to see the gorgeous sunset from Mudbrick Vineyard. Luckily, a nice family picked us up when they saw us trying to make the 30 minute walk back to the terminal😂 Well worth it in the end! 🍷 Waiheke is a #NZmustdo, in my opinion. If you’ve been already, did you love it as much as I did!?
  • People had told me that Auckland was “just another city” and that I didn’t need to spend much time or any time there at all. I’m so glad I didn’t listen to them! 🌃 I thought Auckland was quite lovely. I enjoyed the hustle and bustle of Queens St, the quirkiness of K Road, the rooftop bars overlooking the water, the deliciousness of the food, and the options for day trips. Not to mention, the Kiwi hospitality is alive and well in their biggest city. 🌃 I could have spent all day in the sunshine watching the sailboats come and go from the harbor. What did you think of Auckland? How many days would you spend here?
  • And we come to the last day of my Flying Kiwi Reverse Traverse Tour. Day 14. I woke up for sunrise just before 6am at Orewa Beach (so worth it😍), had breakfast a couple hours later, took down the tent, and hopped on the bus to Auckland where the tour was officially over for me😢 It was an amazing 2 weeks and I loved seeing the “off the beaten path” destinations of New Zealand. All the activities, hikes, dinners, bus rides, etc. were experiences I’ll never forget. I hadn’t camped in years, but it was fun, comfortable and had that ‘one with nature’ feel. It helped that each campground was as scenic as the next. The absolute best part though was meeting a group of new friends from all over the world. Check out @flyingkiwitours and take a look at my previous posts to see the highlights! 🕶 Fortunately, my trip wasn’t over. I had 3 full days in Auckland to explore before my flight back to cold Chicago. I’ll be sharing more on that next. 👣 Have you joined a tour group that you absolutely loved? Share your experience!
  • Day 13 of the Flying Kiwi Tour started with a 6am wake up call because we had a full day of activities ahead. It was a beautiful and sunny morning☀️ First up was sand boarding. Too fun! Exhausting walking up the hill but thrilling to slide down the dune and into the water. Such a different activity🏄🏼‍♀️ Then we walked a short trail to see one of the most ancient, biggest trees in all of New Zealand - Tane Mahuta - Lord of the Forest🌳 We stopped in a cute town for lunch before getting to our campsite at Orewa Beach. It was the last time setting up camp😢 We went for a 2 hour walk around gorgeous Orewa before a delicious Mexican dinner🇲🇽 😎 I didn’t want this tour to end! How do you handle getting the end of vacation blues?
  • NZ Day 12: We woke up to some rain and gloomy skies in Paihia which resulted in our sailing excursion getting delayed (but luckily not cancelled)! We walked around the markets and shops in town then boarded our sailboat ‘She’s a Lady’ with captain Davey. That’s her in the pic⛵️ We sailed all through Bay of Islands, stopping at Stingray Cove for hiking, kayaking, and lunching. Davey made the best sandwiches ever🥪 This day was another highlight for me and I definitely recommend going to Bay of Islands when in NZ. Hopefully you get clearer and sunnier skies than us but the sun did come out a little during our break at Stingray Cove☀️ 🌊 Where have you been sailing?
  • On the 11th day in NZ, we drove from Auckland up to Bay of Islands and made a few fun stops along the journey 🚌 We went to Uretiti Beach where some brave ones took a swim (too cold for me) 🏊‍♀️ then Kawakawa to see the famous toilets. Yes, toilets. There’s also a train running right through the middle of this small town 🚂 We arrived at camp in Paihia and booked an evening kayak and stand up paddle board excursion to Haruru Falls. It was so peaceful to be on the water at night 🚣🏼‍♀️ 🏞 Have you been SUPing? Tell me where!
  • NZ Day 10: early wake up call in the rain (boo!) to continue north. We drove through Te Kuiti which is the sheep shearing capital of the world🐑 Another fun fact: they host the Running of the Sheep here, much like Running of the Bulls but a lot less dangerous😆 We then went to Ruakuri Cave to see the pretty glow worms and amazing formations. It’s the longest guided underground walking tour and there’s a lot of legendary stories to be heard! I highly recommend it. The bus arrived in Auckland for the evening and we had our first city nightlife outing🍻 🐛 Have you seen the glow worms? In pictures, it looks like a starry night sky🌌
  • On the 9th day of my Flying Kiwi Reverse Traverse Tour, I had a nice crepe breakfast and flat white ☕️ in Wellington before boarding the bus. We made a couple stops in cute towns and saw the majestic Mt. Taranaki 🏔 in the distance for a good majority of the drive. Our campsite for the evening was in New Plymouth, right on the beach and had an awesome coastal trail. I went for a run 🏃🏼‍♀️ where I crossed the stunning Te Rewa Rewa Bridge (pictured). After dinner, we walked into the town’s Festival of Lights at the park. It was nice to feel like a local! 🌉 Tell me about your favorite bridge!
  • On day 8 in New Zealand we got an early start to drive to sunny Nelson. This is where you can walk 30 minutes upward on Botanical Hill to the ‘Centre of New Zealand’ for stunning views (1). The town itself isn’t so bad either. Then we went for wine tasting at gorgeous Saint Clair in the Marlborough region (2). One of my favorite activities. Then we hopped back on the bus and headed to Picton, where we could catch the 3 hour scenic ferry ride to Wellington (3). I’ll be sharing my experiences on the North Island next! 🍷 On the topic of wine tasting, I loved all the New Zealand wines I tried! Sauvignon Blanc is the best. What’s your favorite?

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