I had the opportunity to return to Iceland through work with a travel company, but as the timing coincided with basketball season, Donnell couldn’t join me. So this time, my mom joined me for the week, and as expected, my love for Iceland only grew after my third visit to the Land of Fire and Ice.
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Around the World in Reality: Guatemala
Guatemala had been on my travel list for quite some time. I’d had several friends visit over the years, and every single one came back with positive reviews. So, when I started searching for our annual Valentine’s Day getaway, I was excited to find an…
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Around the World in Reality: Bahamas
I was starting to think about our holiday destination and knew I wanted something more lowkey, especially coming off such a big trip to Japan. I still had a companion pass to use, which made the Caribbean an easy starting point. I remembered seeing the…
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Around the World in Reality: Japan
Originally, I was planning a trip to Antarctica to reach my seventh continent in celebration of turning 40. If you have ever looked into planning a trip to Antarctica, you know it can become overwhelming very quickly, and I am not usually someone who gets…
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Around the World in Reality: Back to Costa Rica
After a busy fall semester, I decided to sneak in a quick trip before our next extended adventure. During my usual search, I came across an amazing points deal on Delta to Costa Rica. It was likely because it was still the rainy season, although…
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Around the World in Reality: Mexico City, Mexico
With our big trip to East Africa this summer, I had not prioritized Labor Day weekend travel. Once I saw how the football schedule lined up, I started looking at options. One of the things I love about our airport is the growing list of…
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Around the World in Reality: East Africa
Africa is always on our list, but it takes a real effort to prioritize because of the distance and costly flights. So, we decided to make it a key part of my 40th birthday celebration. Donnell has wanted to do a gorilla trek for a…
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Around the World in Reality: Barbados
Since my best friend and I both turned 40 this year, we knew it was the perfect excuse for a girls’ trip! We started comparing destinations back in January and ultimately chose Barbados over the Cayman Islands. Barbados had always intrigued me. It first caught…
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Around the World in Reality: Bermuda
In Fall 2024, RDU announced that BermudAir was coming to Raleigh. I’d had my eye on visiting Bermuda for some time, but I hesitated due to Delta’s flight schedule. With this new development, I was excited. What would have been a seven-hour journey could now…