Welcome to vibrant, charming Ponta Delgada! As I island-hopped through the Azores, this is definitely the city I spent the most time in, but even then I focused much more…
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A Photo Essay Of Things To Do In The Vibrant, Medieval City Of Ponta Delgada (Azores)
Welcome to vibrant, charming Ponta Delgada! As I island-hopped through the Azores, this is definitely the city I spent the most time in, but even…
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What To Expect Driving In Lapland In Winter (Finland, Norway, Sweden)
I've always been terrified of driving on snow and ice. So as I was planning my epic Arctic Circle adventure last February, I waffled quite…
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My Go-To Makeup Brand For Travel (And It Happens To Be Clean, Non-Toxic, Paleo, & More!)
I've been an "eye makeup only" girl forever...in fact, I hadn't worn face makeup (foundation, powder, etc) since my early 20s. I've always been blessed…
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What To Expect Driving In Lapland In Winter (Finland, Norway, Sweden)
Read moreI’ve always been terrified of driving on snow and ice. So as I was planning my epic Arctic Circle adventure last February, I waffled quite a bit on visiting the…
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My Go-To Makeup Brand For Travel (And It Happens To Be Clean, Non-Toxic, Paleo, & More!)
Read moreI’ve been an “eye makeup only” girl forever…in fact, I hadn’t worn face makeup (foundation, powder, etc) since my early 20s. I’ve always been blessed with basically perfect (if a…
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Why You Shouldn’t Skip Panagia Kapnikarea (Athens’ Oldest Church)
Read moreSometimes “hidden gems” are actually hiding in plain sight. Or in this case, smack-dab in the middle of one of the busiest streets in Athens. Panagia Kapnikarea is a beautiful…
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Where To Stay On Pico Island: The Unique, Beautiful, & Historic Casas de Incensos (Azores)
Read moreI recently spent a week exploring Portugal’s magical Azores islands, including two days on Pico. Out of all the hotels and rentals I stayed in, the two nights I spent…
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A Foodie’s Guide To Park City: Where To Eat & Drink
Read morePark City’s known for many things…film festivals, skiing, Olympics, insanely wealthy people. One thing that flies under the radar a bit is the food scene. But there are a bunch…
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Packing List: What To Wear In Finland In Winter (Including Helsinki, Lapland, & Tallinn, Estonia!)
Read moreFinland is consistently ranked as the happiest country in the world. And that’s sometimes hard for me to believe with all the…WINTER. People are fond of saying that there’s no…
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Exploring Sao Miguel’s Glorious Sete Cidades: Miradouro Vista do Rei & More (Azores Islands)
Read moreShortly after landing on the island of Sao Miguel—after, of course, a coffee and some pasteis de nata—I pulled up the Azores webcam app to see which spots were covered…
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Steeped In Tradition: Visiting A Tea Plantation In The Azores
Read moreThe Azores islands are full of amazing and interesting things to see and do—full of stunning scenery, super nice locals, myriad outdoor activities, and more. They also boast the only…
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An Epic Solo Roadtrip Exploring The Island Of Naxos, Greece: Things To Do In Naxos
Read morePutting together a Greek island-hopping itinerary is a bit nervewracking, because there are so many amazing islands to choose from. Even once you narrow down to the Cyclades, you’re spoiled…
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