2015 Travel Planning

Friday 9 January 2015

A few random photos of our Spring trip to Italy last year 

Since we arrived in Norway, we've always had a trip in the works.  It was practically my full time job: planning, researching & booking travel.  Last year, as my belly grew larger, our itinerary slowed down.  We took our last trip together at the beginning of June (to London) and aside from trips to Canada, we stayed put in Norway.  The stationary time was actually quite nice but my feet are definitely getting itchy.

Every year seems to present some type of obstacle when it comes to planning - the past couple of years we didn't know if we were coming or going.  I suppose that remains the same this year.  Joe's contract is up this summer (can you believe that will complete our full 3 years in July?!?!) and we're not sure what the future holds for us.  (I know, I sound like a broken record.)  We could see our time here extended or we could see ourselves moving on to insert anywhere in the world here.  Both Joe and I are rather indifferent about the whole thing, probably because that has been our status for almost our entire stay here.  Regardless, we have at least part of the year to get back on the road.

With the addition of the third member of our family, things have changed a little bit and we have the little guy to consider as we make our plans.  While we may be veterans in the travel world, we're rookies in the 'traveling with an infant' world and there is bound to be some trial and error as we find our footing.

Currently, we're working on a trip to Croatia this spring!  I get excited just typing that sentence!  Our exact itinerary is far from being finished but we're researching possible destinations within the country and ironing out how to spend our 8ish days.  As usual, the more we learn, the more we want to see but we're hesitant to try and pack too much into our first big trip with Jasper as we know our pace will be slower and we want it to be enjoyable and successful.  Dubrovnik is a must and we're thinking of flying into Split as well as taking an excursion to Plitvice Lakes National Park.  As it's early Spring, the weather is supposed to be pleasant but not hot so we're not sure about visiting the islands.  We normally take the 'less is more stance' but I think we'll be doing it even more so now.  Have you visited Croatia?  I'd love your tips!

Aside from that, Joe has a week long trip to Texas in February but Jasper and I are staying back in Stavanger.  We hope to do a couple of city trips over weekends - on the wish list: Vienna, Salzburg, Edinburgh, South of France, Munich and perhaps back to Copenhagen & Berlin.  So much to see, so little time.

What are you looking forward to seeing in 2015?

10 comments:

  1. Sounds like some fun destinations this year!!! :)

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  2. I'm selfishly rooting for your Croatia trip to go off without a hitch, as I cannot wait to see the pictures you'll take!

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  3. I just visited Croatia last summer and absolutely loved it! We did Dubrovnik, Korcula, Hvar and Split. By far Korcula was my favorite place, much quieter with all the beauty!

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    1. Good to know Kiki! I'll definitely look into Korcula.

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  4. I'm sure Croatia will be gorgeous! These are all exciting destinations. :)

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  5. That last picture is gorgeous Jay! Can't wait to hear about the adventures of travelling Jasper. Could your next posting be anywhere in the world? Any guesses? xx

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    1. Basically, yes, anywhere in the world. It's a bit of a game of chance & timing. It depends on where business is doing well and what positions come available when Joe is available. No guesses yet - I suppose we'd campaign for Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia) or continental Europe (Denmark, Netherlands) but who knows?! We could end up back in Africa ;)

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  6. Croatia in the spring sounds fantastic! I've not yet been, although I feel like it's actually been on the list foreverrr and last summer in Slovenia we got so close... only 2 hours from Zagreb :) I'm the same way... when nothing is on the docket I feel a bit irritable and bored. Good luck with the trip planning! I suppose central hotels would be best for when you gotta stop home with little J for whatever reason.
    I have to tell you that my honeymoon this summer to Santorini is completely inspired by reading your wonderful account of it a couple years ago. We weren't going to stay at Absolute Bliss but..... since it's the honeymoon and all, I splurged and we're doing it. (!!!!) It looks like the most romantic place on earth.

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    1. That makes me so happy Cynthia! If you mention that you were referred by Joe and I and that it's your honeymoon, they might just upgrade your room. I'm glad you splurged - it was so wonderful and certainly a very romantic place! I'm excited for you!

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    2. Thanks again Jay- I will definitely tell them you sent us :) You only honeymoon once (well, hopefully).

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