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Welcome to
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.






Girls’ Day is A Show Stopper - 05.29.25
While every day on a girls' trip is a girls' day, this (and tomorrow) are especially so. We started off the day by taking an Uber to...

Sarah Rodriguez
21 minutes ago2 min read


Yer A Wizard - 05.28.25
I solemnly swear that I am up to no good. Today we immersed ourselves into the magical world of Harry Potter via the Warner Bros. Studio...

Sarah Rodriguez
6 days ago3 min read


A Day Fit for A Queen - 05.27.25
We started today off as any good Brit should, with tea. We had breakfast at The English Rose Cafe & Tea Shop. This was a charming,...

Sarah Rodriguez
Jun 303 min read


I ♥️ London - 05.26.25
We are not the luckiest family. First the Edinburgh Marathon and now today is Spring Bank Holiday. During Bank Holidays, you can expect...

Sarah Rodriguez
Jun 264 min read


Welcome to London - 05.25.25
Today we were traveling from Edinburgh, Scotland to London, England via train. We started our travel day off by fueling at Hula...

Sarah Rodriguez
Jun 243 min read


Over the Hills and Through the Glen We Go - 05.24.25
The early bird catches the… bus. Today was our all-day bus tour that included the Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness, and Glencoe through the...

Sarah Rodriguez
Jun 182 min read


And We'll Never Be (Scottish) Royals - 05.23.25
Our first full day in Edinburgh consisted of reliving history through a self-guided tour of Edinburgh Castle, sightseeing Scott Monument,...

Sarah Rodriguez
Jun 163 min read


Welcome to Edinburgh - 05.22.25
We landed in London, England on Thursday morning for a quick layover before our short flight over to Edinburgh, Scotland. We landed in...

Sarah Rodriguez
Jun 113 min read


A Hop, Skip, and Jump Across the Pond - 05.21.25
One thing to know about me is that I am sort of a perfectionist. I thrive off organization and having a plan keeps me sane. I think that...

Sarah Rodriguez
Jun 92 min read
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