Stories from the road, the fairway, and everywhere in between. These are the moments, lessons, and discoveries from our family’s journey around the world.

5 Days on the Carnival Splendor: Girls Weekend at Sea

There’s something about stepping onto a cruise ship that instantly flips your brain into holiday mode. For our girls weekend, just the three of us, we boarded the Carnival Splendor for a five‑day escape, and it delivered everything we needed: sunshine, silliness, cocktails, history, and a whole lot of laughter. Day 1 — Boarding, Bunk…

To the People Who Don’t Believe in Me

I’ve been sitting with something heavy lately. Not because of strangers on the internet, not because of trolls, but because of the people who share my blood. Recently, a family member found out about Fairway Footprints. Their reaction? That it’s “the dumbest idea ever”. And honestly… that stung. Then came the next comment: “Don’t go…

Cypress Lakes Resort, Hunter Valley

Planning a trip to the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, Australia? We recently spent our wedding anniversary at Cypress Lakes Resort, and it turned out to be the perfect base for exploring everything this beautiful region has to offer. The resort sits right in the heart of the Hunter Valley, making it easy to…