Monday, December 30, 2013

Recap of 2013: part 1

What a year we've had. Like one of the best yet. And it has definitely ended with one of the best trips yet: two weeks at home with friends and family!

And since I have this sweet little blog, I thought it was necessary to document this wonderful whirlwind of a year, full of trips & travels.

January: Dublin + Galway, Ireland
February: Paris, France
March: Edinburgh, Scotland
April: Barcelona, Spain + Berlin, Germany

In May, we took our first trip home to the San Francisco Bay Area.

I will post part 2 on Wednesday... and I have to say, our trips in the second half of the year were our favorite!

Exclaimer: Please know, this isn't how my life has always looked. The bird and I were presented with a wonderful opportunity to move to Ireland for (the bird's) work. And since we live in California, one of the furthest places from Europe you can get, traveling for us was a must!

If you are traveling to any of these places and would like any tips or recommendations, my email is all yours! I would love to help!

Thank you for all the love in 2013!

Here's to 2014!

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26 comments:

  1. JillianDecember 30, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    hahah i love the disclaimer!!! what a wonderful opportunity to travel! live it up and make more happy memories in 2014! xo jillian

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  2. Holly CopelandDecember 30, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Such a memorable year for you two - I've loved following along!! :)

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  3. Nichole @ casadecrews.comDecember 30, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Hehe, I'm writing up tomorrow's post and we've traveled a lot...for us, but nothing like you two! What a great opportunity. Ireland is definitely on my list!

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  4. Happily Ever ParkerDecember 30, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    This is so awesome that you get to travel all this year! So envious what incredible memories you're creating.

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  5. ALLIE NYCDecember 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Haha I have mentioned this before but I am so envious of you and all the traveling and living in Ireland!! What a great year you have had and this year will be even better. So glad you like the new design :)

    Allie of ALLIE NYC
    allienyc.com

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  6. ALLIE NYCDecember 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Haha I have mentioned this before but I am so envious of you and all the traveling and living in Ireland!! What a great year you have had and this year will be even better. So glad you like the new design :)

    Allie of ALLIE NYC
    allienyc.com

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  7. emi December 30, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    such an incredible year. loved this post and that's the best part of blogs-- you document and remember everything! XOXOXO

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  8. Jaclyn YDecember 30, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    What an amazing year, you little world traveler!

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  9. emily December 30, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Amazing!! So many fabulous places in a year :) My family is from Edinburgh, so I have a soft spot for that city! And it's so awesome that you are able to live in Ireland and travel all over Europe, I would definitely do the same if I lived there!!

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  10. Ally HardingDecember 30, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    You have such an awesome life and I love the disclaimer! I appreciate your tips on traveling to Europe you sent me awhile back and if we ever do get to go, I'll be in contact!

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  11. BLovedBostonDecember 30, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    If I lived in Europe I would travel every weekend…like I did when I studied abroad haha!! I think Barcelona is just amazing and can't wait to see what recap 2 will bring!! May 2014 bring many more travel adventures your way! We are planning Greece for next year - so you'll have to let me know if you've been to Mykonos…

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  12. AlexaDecember 30, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    Ah it's on my bucket list! What a fun adventure!

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  13. Carol {Everyday Delights}December 30, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    What a year!!! Love all your travels! Hope you had a happy Christmas!

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  14. A Very Sweet BlogDecember 30, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    You've had some awesome trips! I loved reading those posts. Cheers to more in 2014!
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  15. NewlyLovedDecember 30, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    what a stunning recap! seriously gorgeous photos!
    xo Jessica
    www.NewlyLoved.com

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  16. Elle SeesDecember 31, 2013 at 3:45 AM

    what a wonderful year--and this is only part 1! you'll treasure those memories of traveling. i know you do already!

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  17. Amy BreckenridgeDecember 31, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    looks like a pretty amazing year to me :) you two are so lucky to be in europe and able to travel around! it makes me miss living abroad! happy 2014 to you!!

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  18. Albertina M. CisnerosDecember 31, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    what an amazing year!! I hope 2014 brings many more of these amazing trips! There is nothing in the world like traveling to such amazing places!

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  19. JaneDecember 31, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    oh the places you've been! how wonderful! hope your 2014 looks as just as wonderful with new adventures!

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  20. JohannaDecember 31, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Great recap with some stunning pics.

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  21. AnonymousDecember 31, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    such happiness in all these photos :) cheers to you and cheers to hoping that 2014 is just as wonderful.

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  22. DarcyDecember 31, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    You have gotten to go to some seriously amazing places! Who could pass up a chance like that to move over there!? (Especially with work paying for the move, right!?) Happy new year!!
    www.amemoryofus.blogspot.com

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  23. LauraJanuary 1, 2014 at 4:30 AM

    Loved your recap! What a great year. Here's to lots more travel, fun and friendship in 2014 :)

    Happy New Year xo

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  24. emily | shell chicdJanuary 2, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    WHAT a year! I have just loved following your adventures-- here's to even more amazing travels in 2014 for you! xxx

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  25. Jayme @ Her Late Night CravingsJanuary 2, 2014 at 12:06 PM

    Happy 2014!! You guys have made so many memories this year!! We hope you had an amazing holiday back home!!

    Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  26. My-cliffnotesJanuary 3, 2014 at 1:21 AM

    So many fabulous places!! Take me with you!!

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