Travel

San Francisco & Napa Valley With Trafalgar: Day 1

December 18, 2012
Last year, I was invited on a trip of a lifetime to France and Italy with Trafalgar, a company that has an outstanding reputation for providing affordable luxury and superior service.   In case you did not follow along on my European adventure, let me sum up the eight days with one...

The My Beautiful Adventures Earrings

December 12, 2012
A couple of months ago, a fan of My Beautiful Adventures, Nadine, sent me an incredibly thoughtful email.  In it she explained that she had been a follower for years and that not only had I inspired her travel more, I also inspired her to create a pair of earrings...

NASCAR: Day 3

December 10, 2012
Not many people know that Charlotte, North Carolina is the 17th largest city in the United States of America and until a couple of years ago it was the banking capital (now New York City holds the honor).  I am really proud of the changes that the Queen City has...

NASCAR: Day 1-2

December 6, 2012
Never say never.  If you had asked me if I would ever attend a NASCAR event, not only would I have laughed at you, I would have said never.  Thus, no one was more surprised than myself when I agreed to a weekend of NASCAR events.  Two things pushed me...

A Photographic Look At My Adventures In 2012 + Giveaway

December 3, 2012
I honestly began 2012 with the intention of slowing down my travels.  The previous year was filled with so many adventures (including an international wedding!), that I wanted to focus on establishing roots in Charlotte, North Carolina with my husband.  While we have definitely created a home for ourselves, we...