Certain days stand out in your mind with almost perfect clarity. Years later you can still remember scents, what you ate, how everything looked. It doesn’t happen to me too…
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48 Hours in Paris (…and 11 Pain au Chocolat)
I’m noticing an accidental trend here. 48 hours in Barcelona. 24 hours in Dublin. And now 2 days in Paris. This may seem like criminally under-serving these phenomenal cities (and…
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Redwoods & Rainbow Hot Springs: Rotorua, New Zealand
I’m slowly but surely bringing you all the amazing things that we experienced in our two weeks in New Zealand. I loved it so much, it’s hard to even know…
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Dinner in a Medieval Archer’s Tower At Ljubljana Castle
Today I’m going all medieval on you. Or Roman-y? But that doesn’t sound as cool. Truth be told, it’s likely somewhere in between. Mostly I just wanted an excuse to…
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Weddings, Weather & The California Coast: Hiking The Point Buchon Trail (Montana de Oro State Park)
I generally have good travel karma. But when things go wrong, they tend to go *very* wrong. I was excited to head to the San Luis Obispo/Arroyo Grande, California, area…
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Wine & Conversation at Slovenia’s Rojac Winery
It’s no secret that I love wine, and touring any winery I can get to. But what IS strange is that my love of winery tours probably stems back to…
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Waves and Off-Roading on Maui’s Road to Hana
It’s appropriate that I’m posted this on Throwback Thursday, because this is a true #tbt. Today we re-visit the gorgeous Road to Hana, which I completely recommend to anyone visiting…
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What To Buy In Istanbul: The Best Souvenirs
Almost every time I visit somewhere new, I make sure that part of my research pre-trip is on local specialties that would make good souvenirs or gifts. Sure, you’ve got…
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9 Reasons You Will Fall in Love With St. Paul-de-Vence
My visit to the adorable medieval hill town of Saint Paul de Vence, on the French Riviera, almost didn’t happen. I’d read that the town was too touristy, way overcrowded,…
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The Remains of War in the Midst of Beauty: an Afternoon in Croatia
I got to take my parents to Plitvice Lakes National Park a few years ago, one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. We marveled at the color of…