top of page
FROM LAWRENCE, WITH LOVE
Exploring the world with roots in the Midwest

Search


What to expect on your first cruise
Cruising for the first time can be a pretty intimidating process. I’m here to help let you know what to expect.

Amanda Davis
Jan 13, 202018 min read


What Not to Miss: Shanghai
Discover the vibrant city of Shanghai with our guide on what not to miss in Shanghai. Explore top attractions, cultural spots, and local cuisine.

Amanda Davis
Apr 16, 201914 min read


Alaska Cruise Advice
Looking for Alaska cruise advice? There are lots of things to think about when booking a cruise to Alaska. I’ll help compare some of the...

Amanda Davis
Jan 13, 20197 min read


My 9 Favorite Travel Vlogs
In case you haven’t noticed through my previous posts, I have a bad case of wanderlust, and after Josh and I cut cable TV out of our...

Amanda Davis
Sep 14, 20187 min read


What Not to Miss: Lawrence, Kansas
While Lawrence, Kansas is likely not at the top of many travel bucket lists, occasionally, the opportunity arises to head to the heart of...

Amanda Davis
Aug 3, 201812 min read


What Not to Miss: Vancouver, BC
We’re often asked for recommendations about places we’ve traveled and I’ve never written specifically here about one of our favorite...

Amanda Davis
Mar 28, 201810 min read


What Not to Miss: Austin
Austin is a city that gets talked about a lot. Everybody knows somebody who knows something about Austin. They’ve embraced the mantra...

Amanda Davis
Feb 15, 20185 min read


2017 Year in Review
As the year draws to a close, I always like to take a few moments to reflect on all my experiences over the past 12 months. As with most...

Amanda Davis
Dec 30, 20178 min read


Banning Airbnb in Lawrence, Kansas???
Tomorrow evening, the City Commission of Lawrence, Kansas will discuss short term rentals in the city. I have some very strong feelings...

Amanda Davis
Nov 13, 20173 min read


How to Experience New Orleans Like a Local
One of the favorite parts of traveling for Josh and I is trying to experience every place we visit as if we were a local. Because Josh...

Amanda Davis
Feb 16, 20173 min read


Getting Started as a Guest with Airbnb
My First Airbnb Experience For someone from the Midwest, my experience with Airbnb started out pretty spectacularly. My parents, husband,...

Amanda Davis
Jan 17, 20178 min read


So, you’re interested in booking your first cruise. . .
Booking your first cruise can be incredibly overwhelming. There are SO many options. You have to choose a cruise line, a destination, a...

Amanda Davis
Jan 9, 201714 min read
Liberty of the Seas Group Cruise – Day 1
Day 1 means that we get to have our first look at the Liberty of the Seas. This will be the largest ship that we’ve ever sailed on and...

Amanda Davis
Jan 3, 20123 min read


Liberty of the Seas Group Cruise – Day 0
On the first travel day, all 23 of us will be travelling to Ft. Lauderdale from various locations across the country. We’re hoping for...

Amanda Davis
Dec 29, 20111 min read


Getting Back Into the Swing of Things
So, it’s been quite a while since anything was posted to the BLOG. Hopefully, that will change since I have a new iPad and will have...

Amanda Davis
Dec 27, 20111 min read


Honeymoon Day 10 – May 11, 2010 Oranjestad, Aruba
#HollandAmerica #Oranjestad #HAL #Wanderlust #Travel #Aruba #Cruise

Amanda Davis
May 23, 20101 min read


Honeymoon Day 8 – May 10, 2010 Curacao
#HollandAmerica #Curacao #HAL #Wanderlust #Travel #Cruise

Amanda Davis
May 20, 20101 min read


Honeymoon Day 7 – May 9, 2010 Bonaire
#HollandAmerica #HAL #Wanderlust #Bonaire #Travel #Cruise

Amanda Davis
May 17, 20101 min read


Honeymoon Day 5 – May 7, 2010 – Samana, Dominican Republic
#HollandAmerica #HAL #Wanderlust #DominicanRepublic #Travel #Samana #Cruise

Amanda Davis
May 14, 20101 min read


Honeymoon Day 4 – May 6, 2010 – Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos
Day 4 will bring us to our first independent island – Turks & Caicos. I don’t know much about Turks & Caicos, but hopefully, I’ll learn...

Amanda Davis
May 11, 20101 min read




















































