My 2026 FIFA World Cup Experience: Planning, Tickets, and Match Day in the U.S.

When it was announced a few years ago that the men’s FIFA World Cup would be held in the United States in 2026, I knew I wanted to go. I had attended World Cups in other countries and was excited to experience one at home. Attending the tournament every four years has become a family tradition that began with my dad and later grew to include me, my uncle, my son, and my husband. My dad has always been a huge soccer fan, and while I follow the sport a little less closely, I am a fan too. We have also loved exploring new countries between matches.

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A Bachelorette Weekend in Richmond, Virginia

When my good friend Anna got engaged and asked me to be one of her bridesmaids, her Maid of Honor pulled me in to help with planning a Richmond, Virginia bachelorette party. We had a great time in the city and our itinerary could apply for a variety of types of trips. Here’s what we got into during our time in The River City.

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The Madness of March

March started off slow but picked up speed mid-month. I flew up to Toronto to visit my friend Sara, and then took the train over to Ottawa for the next few days to spend time with Mark who was visiting with friends from England. While in Ottawa, Mark and I celebrated our 3 year anniversary with a delicious steak dinner at Keg Steakhouse in York Market, and did fun Canadian things like attend a hockey game, go ice skating, and eat poutine. Continue reading “The Madness of March”