Snapshots and Snippets Archives - Amy and the Great World

Snapshots and Snippets {Scotland}

March 5, 2015

Snapshots and Snippets is a series that showcases some of my favorite Instagram photos from a specific location. And speaking of Instagram, make sure to follow along–I’m in Venice right now!

Scotland enchanted me from the first glance. E had been there before me, and had talked it up so much, I was pretty scared I wouldn’t love it as much as he did. Luckily, he knows me well, and I was so happy I loved it too. Edinburgh is by the coast, it’s where Harry Potter was created, it has this gorgeous castle and fascinating Old Town…I don’t know why I was concerned (except that’s just me, baby).

Scotland is at the top of my “must-return” list, especially the rest of the country besides Edinburgh. We took a quick day trip to see Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and taste some whisky, but I’d love to rent a car and roam the country to my heart’s content. There’s just something magical and mysterious about Scotland that I can’t wait to experience more.

Linking up with Instagram Travel Thursday.

Belgium

Snapshots and Snippets (Belgium)

February 5, 2015

Snapshots and Snippets is a series that showcases some of my favorite Instagram photos from a specific location.

Now that I’ve been to Belgium twice, I can say that my love for this little country is true. We spent a fairy tale few days in Bruges in the summer of 2013, and then traveled this past Christmas to Brussels, Bruges and Ghent. Going in the height of summer and in the middle of the Christmas season were fairly different experiences, but a few things were constant: the waffles, the fries, the beer, the chocolate, the charm, the friendly people, and the fact that Bruges is a fully discovered tourist spot (and will be crowded even in winter).

I feel that Belgium is often overlooked for nearby biggies Germany, France, and the Netherlands. Now that I’ve traveled in all of those countries (although only to Valkenburg in the Netherlands!) I think that Belgium still holds its own. Every time I visit Bruges, I don’t want to leave, and I after exploring more, I feel that way about the rest of Belgium, too. And not just because of the fries (but seriously, the fries).

Linking up with Skimbaco Lifestyle!

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p.s. I’ve been nominated to participate in bab.la and lexophiles.com “Top 100 International Exchange and Experience Blogs” competition! Click the image to vote for me, if you’d like.

USA

Snapshots and Snippets {From Montana to Washington}

July 31, 2014

Snapshots and Snippets is a once-a-month series that showcases some of my favorite Instagram photos from a specific location.

For the past few weeks, since I left Denver, I’ve been traveling to Montana, Washington, and even California for a few days to see as many friends, family, and favorite places before we leave! It’s been fun, stressful, happy, and sad–we haven’t been able to fit everyone in, and it’s also sad to see someone for what feels like an hour before saying farewell once again!

I’ve included my favorite Instagram shots of both Montana and Washington State. They are in no particular order and span several years and seasons! I’m already homesick looking at these pictures as we leave in just two days…!!!

^^the Puget Sound area of Washington (including Seattle) is kind of gorgeous, no?

^^Montana vistas are some of my favorite things.

^^fur babies!

^These flowers are from Pike’s Place Market in Seattle. They have the best flowers there!!

^^Olympic National Park and Orcas Island are some of my favorite trips we’ve ever taken.

^^we go to Montana for a lot of events, like weddings, graduations, and bachelorette parties. It seems like most of my friends have had their weddings there!