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Depart Happily
I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list
On this blog you can find posts all about my travel planning process, budgets, past endeavors, and future trips. I seek to review local hotspots to exotic new territory. Come with me on this exciting new journey.






Welcome to DisneyLAND - 10.23.25
Today was our second full day in California and we were in for a magical time! We were slightly behind with our rope drop enthusiasm to Disneyland Park, but we made up for our sleepy morning in no time. At Disneyland Park we were once again ride focused and used our purchased Lightning Lane Passes to get us back on track. Throughout our day we accomplished the following attractions: Alice in Wonderland, Autopia, Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Disneyland Railroad, Haunted Mans

Sarah Rodriguez
20 minutes ago2 min read


Adventure is Out There! - 10.22.25
Today was our first full day in California and we were in for an adventure! Avery and I woke up and got ready to rope drop, or close enough to rope drop, Disneyland’s California Adventure. We stayed at the Hampton Inn-Los Angeles Orange County Cypress, CA, which was a quick and easy drive to the parks. At DCA we were ride focused and used our purchased Lightning Lane Passes to give us an advantage on the day. Throughout our day we accomplished the following attractions: The

Sarah Rodriguez
5 days ago3 min read


California, here we come - 10.21.25
Today started out like any other Tuesday, I woke up, got myself ready, and went to work. However, I only went to work for a few hours as this was a special Tuesday. Today was the beginning of Avery, my boyfriend, and I’s California adventure. As previously featured on my blog, this was not my first time in Cali, however, it was Avery’s. After my short workday concluded, I went home, gathered up my luggage, and headed to the Philadelphia International Airport with Avery. We di

Sarah Rodriguez
Nov 102 min read


This Is Gonna Be Good - 9.21.25
Last day, best day baby! Today I woke up “early” to get breakfast with the girls at Ruby Slippers, 3 of the guys gave up and chose extra sleep and one made it to breakfast with us, it was not Avery. At Ruby Slippers I had the Ruby Mimosa Flight (blueberry lavender, watermelon pomegranate, peach bellini, and blue orange) and the Breakfast Tacos (three grilled tortillas filled with a scramble of eggs, Pico de Gallo, pepper jack, chipotle sour cream, and avocado, served with a s

Sarah Rodriguez
Oct 151 min read


Gonna Take You There - 9.20.25
I have said it before and I will say it again, when you travel with me more often than not, we are doing just that, traveling, not vacationing. I am hyper aware of my limited time in new places, and I like to make the absolute most out of every second. I want to experience the culture, food, art, history, everything. We did quite that as we were up bright and early as we had things to do and beignets to eat. The four of us (Avery, his friend and his friend’s girlfriend, and m

Sarah Rodriguez
Oct 134 min read


Down in New Orleans - 9.19.25
My boyfriend Avery and I headed off to our most recent adventure on a Friday afternoon to New Orleans, Louisiana. We were traveling to...

Sarah Rodriguez
Oct 74 min read


I Leave It Up to You
Exton, PA June 2025 My best friend, Cora, and I recently treated ourselves to Omakase at Bluefin Eagleview. We went into this new...

Sarah Rodriguez
Aug 204 min read


Here We Go Again - 06.22.25
Rome might not have been built in a day, but Greece was built in a morning… Mamma Mia, Here We Go Again! Hannah’s bridal shower was...

Sarah Rodriguez
Aug 71 min read


Rest, Relax, Recharge, and Repeat - 06.21.25
This morning and into the early afternoon were slow and peaceful, filled with blue water and sunshine. The bachelorette party went to...

Sarah Rodriguez
Aug 53 min read
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