2015: Another Year of Adventure

(posted by Emily)

 Many of you know that we spent 2014 traveling as often as we could--new cities, new countries, and new experiences. Well, in keeping with that trend, 2015 is going to be another jam packed year of adventure!

 Here's the current round up of destinations:

 February - Our annual Houston trip to see the Stevens Clan! I've already requested a trip to Saint Arnold's.

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April - Over Easter weekend (and the overlap of our Spring Break weeks), we are headed to Cancun for the first time! We had a great time in Cabo, and decided to plan another all-inclusive trip this year.
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May - We are off to Syracuse for Memorial Day weekend, to see the Barclays! Can't wait to experience upstate NY in warmer weather :)
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July - EuroAdventure15! We are taking full advantage of our time off and visiting Istanbul, Crete, Athens, Naples, Sorrento, Casperia, Florence, Lucerne, Copenhagen, and of course...... the boat!

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Labor Day - Anniversary trip TBD. New York City? Portland? Haven't decided yet! (I'm keeping my fingers crossed for New York!)
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Thanksgiving - Because we loved our SE Asian adventure so much this winter....we're headed to Bali! Can't wait to relax, eat delicious food, and do lots of yoga in Ubud.
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Winter Break - Winter in the Tundra! We are heading to Kraków, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Amsterdam, and Berlin for two weeks of real winter :) Can't wait to see so many new and historically significant places! 
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It is shaping up to be quite the year! Can't wait to share all of our adventures with you!
--E&R

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