About

Mommy of Ridge Warren | Army Lawyer | Soldier | Travel Enthusiast | Adventurer |Ice Dancer | Yogi | Scuba Diver | Foodie | Puppy Mama

Who am I?

I’m a new mom and an active duty Army lawyer/ Judge Advocate.  I have lived all over the world, to include five years in Europe, and I’ve deployed to Afghanistan twice.  As a result of my extensive travel, I’ve discovered my thirst for travel, adventure, food, and wine/cocktails, while also learning how to take care of myself physically and mentally.  I’m also a new mom, so I’m learning how to balance mom life with work life and social life.  It’s a work in progress.

🌍 Countries Visited: 30+

✈️ Favorite Foreign Cities: Paris, Rome, Florence, Istanbul

✈️ Favorite U.S. Cities: San Antonio; Austin; D.C.; Miami; Charleston, SC; Honolulu

✈️ Favorite Trips & Experiences: Ecuador & Galapagos Islands; Maldives; Red Sea, Egypt; Tuscany; Cruise in the Baltic; Mallorca; Cruise in the Mediterranean

Why start a blog?

During a trip to Charleston, I realized that I wanted to share my experiences in an open forum.  I am often asked for recommendations, so this is a great opportunity to share my experiences with you and what works (and doesn’t) work for me when I travel.  Now that I have a sweet baby boy, I’m also adding tips on how to travel with a baby (and often our two dogs).

Work takes me all over the place right now, and I find myself in unknown spots across the U.S.  I plan to share my thoughts and recommendations, whether short work ones or indulgent personal trips.  I love food, but I also want to discover unique finds, whether it’s a local artisan or antique shop.  During my work travel, I have also figured out fixes and must need items that I want to share to help improve your trips.

Why do I love traveling?

Ever since I was young, I always imagined I would be a world traveler.  I wanted to venture outside of my comfort zone and discover the unknown.  I first started my travel escapades in college, but the Army truly gave me the opportunity to take it and run with it.

Travel, adventure, yoga, food, wine/drinks, culture, new experiences are some of my many passions.  Join me on my journey to help share life’s joys and hidden gems!  The adventure is just beginning!