Happy Hub: Man from U.N.C.L.E., Nick Carter, Leavenworth, & More!

I've spent all this week packing and getting ready to move back into college that leaving me not much time to actually sit down and blog. So much for getting some rest after moving in. I can't moan in earnest, though, because there was so much to love this month. I actually ended up cutting some stuff out because, while it was nice at the time, it wasn't on par with the stuff I truly enjoyed.

Travelog: Venice

Our cruises have come to an end, but as a final hurrah and to drag out our time in Europe (plane tickets are expensive), we tacked a couple days in Venice on to the end of our trip. Traveling on land and on sea are two very different experiences so I'm delighted I had the chance to semi-immerse myself in the Italian culture. We only had three full days in Venice so we had to manage our time wisely. That worked out better on some days than others. Nonetheless, our detour was well worth it if for the food alone. Land travel means local fare so brace yourself for plenty of food photos. I'd click that "read more" if I were you. ;)

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Travelog: Greek Isles Cruise

Now that we've finished one cruise, it's time to usher in the second half of our trip. If the title doesn't tip you off, Greece is the word. This cruise is taking us to the Greek Isles (plus Venice)! These islands have been a dream destination for me and my mom for years. I was overjoyed when I found out we'd have more time to spend in Santorini as well as a chance to explore new destinations in the Mediterranean. It's hard not to love Greece.

Book Talk: August Wrap Up

This month I've been to Virginia (West and original), Greece (the ancient kind), the moon, and Mars (twice!), just to name a few destinations. No, I haven't been traveling again. They say those who read live a thousand lives (or something like that). I've had quite the reading month. It's my second best so far this year, trailing June by only 127 pages. I actually thought this month would beat June because August consisted entirely of novels but hey, eleven books is eleven books. This puts me at five books ahead of schedule for my Goodreads Reading Challenge! I'm setting myself up for a good rest of the year. *knock on wood*

If you haven't already, check out my previous monthly wrap ups! Want more books? Last month I posted a list of recommendations for books based off Greek mythology. Bit by the travel bug? No worries! I've got two Travelogs up covering my Mediterranean cruise from July! Here's part one and two. Ready to see what I read in August? Click the read more!