Meet Julia
I like cozy coffee shops (with decaf coffee…), real life castles, and small towns that look like Hallmark movie settings (preferably at Christmas).
I also like (need) as many details as possible when planning a trip. Which is why I started my travel blog: to provide YOU, lovely reader, with all the details that I personally needed on my own adventures.
If you like fantasy, fairy tales, or cozy settings, you’re going to find everything you need right here.
My Favorite Experiences:
My Top Destinations:
About Julia:
I’m an absolute nerd. I love Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and anything Brandon Sanderson or Jane Austen.
Hogwarts House: Hufflepuff
Knights Radiant Class: Edgedancer
Favorite Disney Princess: Belle
Spirit Animal: Penguin
Favorite Season: Fall
Development of Travel Bug & Blog:
2005
I watched the Lord of the Rings for the first time, and knew I needed to (someday) travel to Hobbiton!!
2006
I decided I wanted to travel the world and take amazing photos of the prettiest places, after hearing my dad regaling his recent trip to Colorado.
2010-2014
I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in photography from Indiana Wesleyan University.
2013
The summer before my senior year of college, I worked as a media intern in the Dominican Republic, taking pictures and making movies. I fell absolutely in love with everything about it.
2015
I started working as a full-time photo-retoucher for a national clothing brand. I loved my job, where I also served as the duck mascot of the Wellness Committee, and a loyal participant of the Fun Committee’s antics!
2017
My sister and I planned our long-last trip to New Zealand (!!!) while she was living overseas in Papua New Guinea. I enjoyed planning so much, I started planning my next big adventure before I even left for New Zealand.
2018
My next big trip (to Scotland) was put on hold because I returned to the Dominican Republic with my church (and my fiance) for a week-long missions trip. One month later, my fiance (Jason) and I got married.
2020
I bought tickets to England (and Scotland), and started building my travel blog.
And then… well…
2022
Jason and I (FINALLY) made it to the UK, and spent two weeks exploring amazing real life locations from our favorite books & movies!
2022
I left my job as a photo-retoucher, and started looking for my next chapter.
2023
My brilliant plan was to work for a hotel chain and score discounts around the world! But instead… I started working at a unique 1800’s hotel, that’s only open late spring, summer and fall.
Present Day
I currently work full-time at my historic hotel (seasonally), and spend the rest of my time building my blog and exploring fairy tale places in the US, Canada, and occasionally even overseas!
Future Travel Bucket List:
- Germany Christmas markets!!!
- (planned for 2025!!!)
- Yosemite National Park
- Fairy-tale castles in France
- See the Northern Lights
- Explore the PNW
- Snorkel with penguins in the Galapagos Islands
- See the penguins in South Africa
- See the penguins on South Georgia Island…
- See the penguins in Antarctica…
- Go anywhere that has penguins!
