KassidyandJames

The ugly truth about Santorini 😤 When you arrive at the old port, you have three options. Take the cable car up, walk up 600 steps, or ride a donkey up the steps. We know it looks like fun, but PLEASE don’t support the donkey rides. 👎🏼 These donkeys are going up and down all day long in the heat with no water in sight. Many of them have open wounds, spinal injuries from carrying too much, and exhaustion. In the hour we were there, we witnessed the donkeys get hit with ropes, jabbed with sticks, and pulled through their own feces. It’s also well known that as soon as these donkeys cant handle this “work” anymore, they are often abandoned and left to die. 😞 Many organizations have been exposing and fighting this since 2018 but honestly, not much has come from it. A law was passed to not allow donkeys to carry more than 220 pounds (the average donkey can handle around 80-180 pounds) but this law is not observed or enforced at all. Cruise lines have also vowed to inform travelers of this mistreatment but, if we’re keeping it 100% real, we felt that our cruise did not do this and instead encouraged the donkey rides. 🤨 We understand that donkey riding is a huge part of Santorini’s history. But, back when it began, it was a symbol of humility, selflessness, and peace. Now, it seems to symbolize money meaning more than caring for an innocent life. We support making your own choices in life but please make sure that you do your research so you can make an informed decision when deciding whether or not to interact with animals on your travels. 🧐

Reality vs Instagram 🤦🏻‍♂️🫠 The reality of travel is that not everything will go your way and it might end up being more stressful than you ever could’ve imagined. 🤯 We’ve gone through it all from missing our flight, to mold, bed bugs, mosquito bites, food poisoning, safety concerns, and more! But at the end of the day that’s what you’re risking when you decide to travel. 😅 You give up your comfortability and sanity in some cases to pursue growth far beyond what you could imagine sitting at home. The reality is never as pretty as on social media but it’s always just as rewarding. 🤝🏼 We would go through all of the hardships again if it meant we would meet the people we have met, see the things we have seen, and experience the real beauty of the world. Don’t be fooled by all the glamour that you may see, it comes at a price but some say you have to welcome bad luck in order to receive good luck. ❤️

Should we be embarrassed? 😂 We did our first silent disco on our Mediterranean cruise and honestly it was so much fun! 🤩 The vibes are always the best on cruise ships and this was no different. Those that were participating had a blast listening to music and dancing around, while those watching had a blast seeing us make fools of ourselves! 🫠 The important thing to remember is that everyone is on the ship to have fun in whatever way makes sense to them. The beauty of a cruise is that there is an activity for everyone and if you’re like us you’ll make the most out of every single one. 🤝🏼 Cruising holds a special place in our hearts since we met on one, have you been on a cruise? 🧐 #travelcouples #travelcouple #cruise #mediterranean #mediterraneancruise #silent #disco #silentdisco #silentdiscoparty #embarrassing #embarrassed #pitbull #europe #lifestyle #lifestylecouple #dancing #freedom #blast #special #favoriteactivity

A McDonald's restaurant in Frattocchie, 12 miles south of Rome, was built on a 2000-year-old Roman road with skeletons. The road dates back to the 2nd century B.C. and is believed to connect to one of Ancient Rome's busiest roads. McDonald's donated over $320,000 towards the excavation! It's so unbelievable yet so amazing!