ALL THE LOVE FOR TRAVEL
I grew up flying back and forth across the Pacific - living overseas engrained the love for travel in my heart at just 6 months old, and it’s never really slowed down from there on out! I love experiencing new places and exploring the grandness this world has to offer! Whether it’s learning the public transit in a busy city, driving along far away coastlines, or hiking out to some of the most incredible views! It could be across the world or a three hour drive away - I’m your gal! I understand what it takes to travel well, to truly live into the beauty of each moment, and to have a blast while doing it!
Here are just a few places I’ve had the joy of traveling to with so many wonderful people!
I might be based in the Portland Oregon area, but you say the word and I’ll start the packing!
SOME TRAVEL FAVORITES…
psssst. scroll down for my bucket list!
THE BLUE MOUNTAINS // AUSTRALIA
Whether you’re as daring as these two or not, Australia’s Blue Mountain National Park has some of the most INCREDIBLE views I’ve seen! There’s something breathtaking about saying your vows overlooking a valley while the storms roll in and out in the far distance!
BEST TIME TO VISIT: December-February
COASTLINE RUINS // NORTHERN IRELAND
The Northern Ireland coastline captured my heart right away! Rolling hills, jagged cliffs, the Giant’s Causeway, and gorgeous old ruins - it has it all for both the epic and romantic moments.
BEST TIME TO VISIT: April - June + September
EXPLORING SOUTHERN THAILAND ISLANDS // A TRAVEL GUIDE
A peak into how we spent two weeks traveling around and island hopping in Southern Thailand’s tropical goodness! Enjoy these tips and tricks as you look through our itinerary. Oh, and lots of pics of course too! ;)
BEST TIME TO VISIT: November - April
GLACIER POINT ELOPEMENT // YOSEMITE
Oh, Yosemite! Forever one of my favorite places! There’s just so much to see and so many options to explore! I love starting sunrise at Glacier Point (just like these two did) and ending with the sun touching down behind the valley at Taft Point! And, of course, spending the day wandering around the valley!
BEST TIME TO VISIT: May + September
BIG SUR ELOPEMENT // CALIFORNIA
The California Coastline is as gold as they say as the sun sets! I could spend every day at these beautiful cliff tops along the coast and never get tired of it! We scrambled up and down the tiny trails to enjoy the views up top AND to run around on the beach!
BEST TIME TO VISIT: September - November
MAUI ISLAND ELOPEMENT // HAWAII
All about the tropical jungle vibe? Then maybe one of the Hawaiian Islands are for your! There are waterfalls, golden beaches, lava rock beds, and vibrant jungles to explore! There are lovely resorts on Maui, or more rugged, natural landscapes on Kauai!
BEST TIME TO VISIT: April, May, September, + October
GLACIER LAGOON // ICELAND
Iceland was one of the most EPIC places I traveled in 2018! There was no boring part (we pulled the car over a lot for photo stops)! Whether you want icebergs, black sand beaches, snowy-peaked mountains, or hidden hot springs - it has it ALL!
⟶ CHECK OUT MY GUIDE TO ELOPING IN ICELAND
BEST TIME TO VISIT: June - August (sunset at MIDNIGHT)
JOSHUA TREE // CALIFORNIA
Joshua Tree National Park is a desert gem for it’s exotic cactus landscapes and large rock formations — definitely one of my top spots for elopements and engagement pictures if you’re down for an adventure!
⟶ CHECK OUT MY GUIDE TO JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK
BEST TIME TO VISIT: read guide for specific date tips
LAGOON FAMILY SESSION // PHUKET THAILAND
I’ve spent a lot of time in Thailand, and it really has a sense of “home” for me. The culture is beautiful and so fun to experience - and don’t even get me started on the food!! But, Phuket especially has some magic to offer you in it’s landscapes and surrounding islands! All we have to do is hop on a ferry over to Phi Phi and WOW WOW WOW… water like you’ve never seen before!
BEST TIME TO VISIT: November - April
DOWNTOWN BELFAST // NORTHERN IRELAND
Downtown Belfast has some gorgeous old architecture! We spent a couple hours wandering the little roadways and exploring quaint urban atmosphere! I love all the city vibes this Northern Ireland town has to offer! And, it’s just an hour or so away from the coast!
BEST TIME TO VISIT: June - September
THE GRAND TETONS // WYOMING
ALL National Parks are SO SO rad! Just do a quick google search and see what landscape captures your attention the most! Maybe it’s The Grand Tetons jagged mountain range? Maybe it’s the Grand Canyon’s breathtaking views, or maybe it’s the earthy toned rocks of Arches? Whatever it is, some photo making magic could be waiting right around the corner!
BEST TIME TO VISIT: May - September
ROOFTOP EXPLORATIONS // CHENGDU, CHINA
This photo and this space is incredibly special to me. It’s my husband and I (thanks to self-timer on the camera) on a rooftop we always used to go to in high school and talk about our dreams for the future. Chengdu is where we met and lived for a majority of our childhood. So, if you ever want to go explore China, then I can definitely show you the truest spaces and guide you through an incredible experience. It’s truly one of a kind.
⟶ A LITTLE MORE ABOUT ME + MY CHINA STORIES
BEST TIME TO VISIT: March - June + September - November
