• Staycation, Depression, and Life Catch Up

    Staycation, Depression, and Life Catch Up

    Hello, my friends! It’s been a few weeks since I’ve sat down and written a post about travel. It’s taken a back seat while I’ve been heads down working my 9-5. I can feel the tension building though and I’m…

  • Books & Bottles Series (#13)

    Books & Bottles Series (#13)

    Okay, unlike a lot of other months for this Books & Bottles Series (#13), I actually planned this one out. February has a lot of holidays packed into it! Black History Month Galentine’s Day Valentine’s Day National Drink Wine Day…

  • 24 Positive Affirmations for Solo Travelers

    24 Positive Affirmations for Solo Travelers

    If you’re new here, I have terrible travel anxiety. Sometimes I’ll wake up in a new city and force myself to get out and explore. It’s safer in your Airbnb/Hotel! Right? Like, there’s a TV and, if you’re lucky, food!…

  • How to Spend Valentine’s Day Alone

    How to Spend Valentine’s Day Alone

    First of all, I’d like to start this by saying I’m not completely opposed to this lovey-dovey day. However, I do want to get the record straight because 99% of those celebrating do not know what they are celebrating. So,…

  • 9 Free Things to do Solo in Seattle

    9 Free Things to do Solo in Seattle

    One of my goals for this year is to write more about Seattle and my neighborhood. A very good friend went onto my blog looking for content to send her friend who was coming to visit … and I had…

  • Books & Bottles Series From Blood And Ash & MaryHill's 2016 Merlot

    Books & Bottles Series (#12)

    Hey Friends! If you’re paying attention, you know I skipped my B&B for December. 😬 I know – caught! Eventually, I will make it up but, for now, I’m moving on! And I’m moving forward numerically so here’s: Books &…

  • Coffee Shops You Need To Visit in Queen Anne

    Coffee Shops You Need To Visit in Queen Anne

    As Seattle locals, we all have our favorite coffee shops. We’re also very loyal and, arguably, obsessed with them. Most of our favorite shops tend to be within walking or driving distance. My favorites are all within walking distance and…

  • 6 Reasons to Open a Travel Savings Account

    6 Reasons to Open a Travel Savings Account

    Hello, my traveling friends! It’s a start to a new year, and that means taking the reins back on our finances and/or starting new goals & manifestations. This year, I decided to break out my savings into 4 separate accounts.…