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    Cincinnati Murals: Exploring The Queen City’s Street Art Scene

    March 21, 2021 Jessica

    When people think of “cool” cities in the U.S., I don’t know that Cincinnati floats to the top of most people’s lists. But on my recent weekend trip I found…

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    Falling In Love With Quirky Reykjavik, Iceland

    August 19, 2018 Jessica

    Rather like with Tel Aviv, I hadn’t really planned to spend time in Reykjavik beyond just using it for a base to sleep on our last night in Iceland.  Sure,…

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    10 Things You Have to Do On A Weekend Trip to Asheville

    April 28, 2018 Jessica

    I insist on making the most of 3-day weekends, but this year I ended up approaching MLK weekend without any concrete plans.  Life had been nuts, and by the time…

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    Diving Into Jerusalem’s Amazing Mahane Yehuda Market…a.k.a. The Shuk

    February 25, 2018 Jessica

    I’ve already written all about our magical 24 hours in vibrant, bustling Jerusalem, including raving about the magic of The Shuk—otherwise known as Mahane Yehuda Market.  But I didn’t have…

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    A Sabbath Morning in Tel Aviv & Old Jaffa

    July 23, 2017 Jessica

    I have no problem admitting when I’m wrong.  And this was definitely one of those times. As I planned our epic Israel and Jordan adventure, many forum posts and blog…

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    Feeling Hip(ster) In Portland’s Food & Beer Scene

    June 21, 2017 Jessica

    Sometimes it’s hard to make a point of being a tourist in your own country.  I tend to be really terrible at this—international or bust.  But there are so many…

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Who am I? I’m not a digital nomad or backpacker. I have a demanding full-time career but still find ways to fit in tons of travel. I believe that sometimes you save and sometimes you splurge, and I’ll help you figure out how to have the best experiences regardless. My goal is to go everywhere, see everything, eat all the pastries, and soak up as much food, wine, culture, and amazing views as I can in this crazy life!

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Sometimes you fall in love in an instant. And that Sometimes you fall in love in an instant. And that's definitely what happened with Lisbon. The second I emerged from the subway to the scent of cinnamon and custard tarts, surrounded by vividly-colored buildings...yep, I was a goner! 

I've visited this city a couple times now and find it thoroughly charming. Here are 20+ awesome things to do, see, eat, where to stay, and more!

Tap the link in my IG bio & choose these photos to see the detailed city guide --> @onegirlwholeworld
#lisbonportugal #portugal #lisboa #visitportugal
Magical time with the pups, racing over the snowy Magical time with the pups, racing over the snowy landscapes of Lapland 😍🐕❄️

I always recommend you do a lot of research to understand how the company you choose treats their dogs, look closely at reviews, and when you arrive look around the dog housing areas. Ours Guesthouse Husky seemed so happy, healthy, rarin’ to run, and the guides clearly knew each dog really well. 

#dogsledding #laplandfinland #bucketlistadventures #visitlapland
Visiting Helsinki in the middle of February may se Visiting Helsinki in the middle of February may seem counterintuitive ❄, but Finland's vibrant capital city is worth a visit no matter the time of year! 

I've got an in-depth guide to spending a day or two in #helsinki, including what to see & do, where to stay, where to eat (reco: a "cinnamon bun cafe crawl"), the best souvenirs, & more! 

Tap the link in my IG bio & choose this set of photos to read the whole post! --> @onegirlwholeworld 
#visitfinland #ig_helsinki #wintertravel
In Finland, sauna is LIFE! 🔥So on our first nig In Finland, sauna is LIFE! 🔥So on our first night in Helsinki we visited Löyly to get the full experience…including a plunge in the freezing Baltic 🥶

To read more about our #finnishsauna experience & watch the whole video, tap the link in my IG bio & choose this pic/video —> @onegirlwholeworld 

#löylyhelsinki #helsinki #visitfinland #ig_helsinki
The highlight of our time in Lapland was staying i The highlight of our time in Lapland was staying in a tiny mobile cabin that was dragged out onto a frozen lake, giving us the most amazing Northern Light views!! 🌌😍 

To see all about our experience at @lakeinarimobilecabins tap the link in my IG bio & choose these pics!
#northernlights #lakeinarimobilecabin #laplandfinland #bucketlistadventures
A whirlwind day trip to Tallinn, Estonia #tallinn A whirlwind day trip to Tallinn, Estonia 
#tallinn #estonia🇪🇪 #girlstrip #visitestonia
Helsinki day 1… #helsinki #finland #helsinkilove Helsinki day 1…
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Ireland is full of magical little coastal towns, s Ireland is full of magical little coastal towns, so what makes Ardmore special?? 

Well, beyond the important Irish religious history, stunning ocean views, & amazing (super easy to access) cliff walk, it was also the inspiration/setting for one of the O.G. Nora Roberts romance series like, 25 years ago. As a teenager, I fell in love with her descriptions of the town's landmarks and its colorful (I assume largely fictional) residents. 

And when I found out Ardmore was a real town, I knew it had to be on my Irish roadtrip itinerary last spring! Here are all the things to see & do in this charming village on Ireland's southern coast! 

Tap the link in my IG bio & click on this pic to see the full post! --> @onegirlwholeworld
#ardmorecliffwalk #Ireland #irishvillage #noraroberts
I stayed at the unique & beautiful ELaiolithos Lux I stayed at the unique & beautiful ELaiolithos Luxury Retreat in Naxos, the brainchild of local Helen Marakis. This "green luxury" hotel is focused on using local materials & food, providing glimpse into the truly authentic Naxos experience...and it does not lack for views! 

To read my full review, tap the link in my IG bio & click on this photo! --> @onegirlwholeworld 
#naxos #elaiolithos #uniquehotels #naxosisland

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