Travel Stories

Real trips, honest takes, and life after the kids leave the nest.

I Didn't Conquer My Fear of Flying - I Flew Anyway

Erica shares what it was really like to fly to Ireland with a fear of flying — the anxiety, an unexpected flight change, and what she brought home besides souvenirs.

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Ireland: Our First Time Overseas and Why We're Already Planning the Next Trip

We just got back from eight days in Ireland with our daughter — Dublin, Galway, the Cliffs of Moher, Cork, and an unexpected bonus trip to Northern Ireland. Here's the honest recap.

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Flying Scared: How I Faced My Fear of Flying to Get to Ireland

Erica shares her honest story of overcoming a debilitating fear of flying - therapy, medication, mindset shifts, and why Ireland was worth every anxious moment.

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Our First Post: Counting Down to Ireland

On Father's Day, reflecting on five weeks as an empty-nest-in-progress family, our travel history, and the bigger why behind this blog.

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