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  • Year in Review – 2023 Highlights

    January 1, 2024 / No Comments

    Hey, Trip Siders! I love this time of year. One of my favorite things to do is sit and reflect on the past year, and start to plan the next one. This year I’m overwhelmed with gratitude and excitement for…

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  • Christmas in Europe

    What I’m Doing and Not Doing This December

    December 10, 2023 / 2 Comments

    Hello, from the ICE 515 train from Cologne to Munich! I had the most wonderful time exploring Cologne, Germany for 3 nights. I wish I could have stayed a week. I loved this unique and wonderful city. I hope to…

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  • HI! My Name is Alli, and I Quit My Job to Travel: A Re-Introduction

    October 26, 2023 / No Comments

    Well, my darling friends! I have been keeping a secret from you: a big, life-altering, colossal secret. So, allow me to start over… HI! My Name is Alli, and I Just Quit My Job to Travel. If you’re new here,…

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  • Visiting The Urban Craft Fair This Year

    Visiting The Urban Craft Fair This Year

    December 17, 2022 / No Comments

    Hello, my friends! I mentioned last week that Shanna and I had an adventure, to see the PNWB’s Nutcracker. I also mentioned that we got to check off another holiday bucket list by Visiting The Urban Craft Fair This Year!…

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  • PNWB's The Nutcracker

    PNWB’s The Nutcracker

    December 8, 2022 / 2 Comments

    This weekend I got to check three of the Seattle events off my calendar! Shanna and I went to the PNWB’s The Nutcracker. We started the day off at Mecca Cafe in Lower Queen Anne for Brunch, which was arguably…

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  • 5 Things I’m Loving Right Now

    November 3, 2022 / No Comments

    I cannot believe it’s November. Truthfully, I’m realizing I don’t hate Autumn in the PNW. This year I’m embracing the rain, leaves blowing, crisp morning air, and darkness at 7am. I’ve written a few other 5 Things I’m Loving Right…

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  • 2021 Recap & Goals for 2022

    2021 Recap & Goals for 2022

    January 1, 2022 / No Comments

    What a year! This year felt so much better than the last two. Despite having another variant circulating, flights being canceled and it dumping snow in the PNW, this was one of the best holiday seasons I’ve had in a…

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  • Mid Year Round Up

    Mid-Year Round-Up of 2021

    August 2, 2021 / No Comments

    Shocking, I’ve never done one of these before. However, I figured if there was any year to do one, it should be a Mid-Year Round-Up of 2021. Especially because travel is back and I can technically go where ever I…

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  • 5 Quick & Easy Ways to Save Money While Traveling

    5 Quick & Easy Ways to Save Money While Traveling

    July 15, 2021 / No Comments

    This post has been a long time coming. I know what you guys are thinking: Only 5 Quick & Easy Ways to Save Money While Traveling?! In short, yes! These are all things I do to save money just before…

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  • How I Learned to Paddle Board & How I Grew to Love it

    How I Learned to Paddle Board & How I Grew to Love it

    July 5, 2021 / No Comments

    This summer, I’m making it my personal mission to be on my board as much as possible. I didn’t used to be like this. I am not one of those women who grew up on the water. Most summers were…

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