Travel
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My Favorite Places to Visit in Boston During the Spring
Spring in Boston feels like the city waking up after a long winter. The streets come alive with blooming trees, outdoor dining, and that unmistakable buzz that makes you want to wander without a plan. Some neighborhoods truly shine this time of year, and Back Bay is at the top of my list. If you’re Read more
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Unwind at Serenbe: 3-day Wellness Escape
Every once in a while, you need a getaway that’s less about doing it all and more about slowing all the way down. That’s exactly what my Serenbe Treat Yourself Package delivered—three days and two nights of rest, nourishment, movement, and intentional stillness in one of Georgia’s most charming destinations. From thoughtful welcome gifts to Read more
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Escape to the Smokies: A Blackberry Mountain Guide
To celebrate our 7-year wedding anniversary, my husband and I planned a much-needed mini getaway to the mountains—and Blackberry Mountain exceeded every expectation. Nestled deep in the Smoky Mountains and just under a four-hour drive from Atlanta, this luxury resort feels worlds away from everyday life while still being incredibly accessible. Set on a breathtaking Read more
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Essential Guide to Banff: Where to Stay, Eat, and Explore
Recently I shared my full itinerary for a 4-day trip to Banff, but I also wanted to share a quick snapshot of resources for places to stay, restaurants to try, and activities to do! Where to Stay Fairmont Banff Springs Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Things To Do Explore downtown Banff Park Distillery Banff Cocktail Trail Read more
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Exploring Banff in Autumn: A 4-Day Itinerary
Even though summer and winter are the most popular seasons to explore the Banff National Park, my husband and I visited in the last week of October and had an amazing time. I really think the off-season was a great time to visit because we were able to do a lot of activities with minimal Read more
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Tokyo, Japan Sightseeing Travel Guide
Tokyo is, by far, one of my most favorite places that I have ever visited. Where do I even begin? I was lucky enough to take a 7-day business trip and while I was there, I spent a lot of time exploring the city. First off, I always felt safe walking around the city and Read more
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4 Day Shanghai, China Travel Guide
“I’m going to Shanghai, China for New Years” was not on my lifetime bingo card, but when an opportunity presents itself, I gotta roll with it! Thanks to a couple of my friends getting married in Shanghai, I was able to spend the holiday with my husband in China. Planning for the trip was a Read more
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How To Order Custom Clothes In Shanghai, China
One of my favorite souvenirs that I purchased during my 4 day trip to China was the most stunning 100% alpaca custom coat. As I researched things to do on my trip, I read about some tourists’ experiences ordering custom clothing at the South Bund Soft Spinning Material Market and thought it would be a Read more
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3 Day New York City Solo Travel Guide
I took my first (EVER) solo trip to New York City last fall! My schedule was stacked – not only because there is so much to do and see in NYC, but because I was working remotely during the time I visited. And if I can tackle NYC in three days while working, I believe Read more
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Thrift Flip: Pillow Cases To Makeup Travel Pouches
For 2024, I’m challenging myself to sew 1 complete item per month and I started the year off strong by completing not one, but two projects! Granted, they are the same thing . . just in different fonts (sizes lol). I still think it counts as two projects 🙂 I followed the tutorials for this Read more
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La Jolla, CA Travel Guide
La Jolla is one of my absolute favorite California cities. I can’t say enough good things about it! So, here’s my complete travel guide for the trip I took to La Jolla with my husband! Where We Stayed We stayed at the prettiest pink hotel, La Valencia Hotel, that I’ve ever seen. The location is Read more
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Greece Travel Guide
I’ve always wanted to go to Greece – it was one of my bucket list places to explore since high school. Of course, I was drawn by all of the influencer pictures of Santorini and Mykonos. I wanted to see the blue domes and dance in the streets like Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried in… Read more
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Savannah, GA Travel Guide
I’m going back in time to 2022 for this post! This year marked the four year wedding anniversary for me and my husband. To celebrate, we wanted to stay somewhat local to Atlanta and decided on Savannah, Georgia! Savannah is such a charming town and the Spanish moss made the atmosphere feel magical. It is Read more
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