Weekend Warrior Mama

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  • Horseback riding up Mt. Vesuvius

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    In May of 2013 I was in Napoli, Italia for the first time. There was an excursion that was listed up on the hostel board at Hostel of the Sun.  It was to go horseback riding up Mt. Vesuvius. At the time in 2013 I had never been on a horse before and I also didn’t…

  • Fram Museum – Oslo

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    The Fram Museum located in Olso, Norway is located near the Kon-Tiki Museum and the Norwegian Maritime Museum.  The Fram museum tells the story of Norwegian polar exploration with its main focus on three explorers: Fridtjof Nansen, Otto Sverdrup, and Roald Amundsen. The Fram Museum had some interactive areas for children and had more humor…

  • Station – Pittsburgh, PA

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    As a Penn State Nittany Lion I’ve obviously made friends in Pittsburgh. I’ve been a couple times, but let’s just say it’s been awhile since I’ve graced the city with my presence. It’s just close enough that driving there is a bit annoying and just far enough and flying there seems silly. However, when a…

  • Westin Portland Harbor View

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    The staff is very pleasant. The rooms and lobby are spotless. There is valet parking or a garage for around $35 a day. My room was a corner room with floor to ceiling windows. It’s a 15 floor hotel I’m sure the views from the 15th floor are beautiful. Mine in a lower wasn’t so…

  • Freetown – Christiania Denmark

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    When you get to end of this area you get to the main exit of Freetown where there is a sign that says “Now entering the EU.” In this area you will find shops selling beverages, food, and various items made by residents of Freetown. Feel free to support local artists. Freetown is a hippie…

  • My first time renting an AirBnB

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    Back in May 2013 when I took my first solo European adventure for a month I rented my place out on AirBNB. It wasn’t until February 2016 that I myself rented out an AirBnB. While in Norway a friend and I were crossing paths a bit so we decided to split an AirBnB. We rented…

  • Caffè Matteo – Corniglia, Italy

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    Caffè Matteo has easily become one of my favorite spots in Cinque Terre. Both times I stayed in Cinque Terre I stayed in Corniglia. Corniglia is in the middle of Cinque Terre with two villages on either side. It is technically a comune of Vernazza.  Corniglia is the only one of the five villages that…

  • Ryanair

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    On this particular trip I took two flights with Ryanair which is one of the budget airlines in Europe. First off, before you go, make sure you read what the bag restrictions are as for weight and size as they are different from other airlines I have been on. Also, know that if you are…

  • Draken Harald Hårfagre in NYC

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    Draken Harald Hårfagre, or Dragon Harald Fairhair in Norwegian, is the largest viking ship built in modern times. Draken Harald Hårfagre is named after Harald the Fairhair who ruled in Norway from c. 872 to 930. According to Wikipedia: “The Dragon Harald Fairhair brings the seafaring qualities of a warship from the old Norse sagas to life. It is a…

  • Mount Bonnell – Austin, TX, USA

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    Mount Bonell is a hike in Austin that is fairly easy. If you take the path it could be a bit steep at points but they also have a route that is all stairs. The stairs can get tiring but it’s possible to break when necessary. Once you get to the top you get to…