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  • The Best 7 Things to Do Solo in Amsterdam

    April 2, 2026 / No Comments

    After writing my blog posts on My Solo Trip to Amsterdam: First Impressions + Where I Stayed and Solo Female Travel in Amsterdam: What I Loved, What I’d Skip & Why I’d Go Back, did you really think I would…

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  • Solo Female Travel in Amsterdam: What I Loved, What I’d Skip & Why I’d Go Back

    March 5, 2026 / No Comments

    Solo female travel in Amsterdam is an absolute dream – and after four visits, I finally have the honest, unfiltered guide I wish I’d had the first time. I love this wonderful little city. It’s filled with darling narrow homes,…

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  • My Solo Trip to Amsterdam: First Impressions + Where I Stayed

    February 16, 2026 / No Comments

    What?! A travel post?? I know – it’s been a minute. But I recently realized I never actually wrote about many of the cities I visited when I quit my job three years ago, and since this blog doubles as…

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  • The Best 7 Things to Do Solo in Munich

    November 27, 2025 / No Comments

    Another wonderful stop on my 8-week sabbatical abroad was none other than world-famous Munich. From the medieval architecture to the largest pretzels you’ve ever seen, Germany has been on my bucket list for years. Being able to go during the…

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  • My Favorite European Christmas Markets

    November 13, 2025 / No Comments

    I cannot believe this year will mark two whole Christmases since I quit my job to travel for eight months. During that time, I made a point to visit some of the world’s most magical holiday markets – both the…

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  • The Best 7 Things to Do Solo in Porto, Portugal

    March 13, 2025 / No Comments

    Today, we’re talking about a city close to my heart—Porto, Portugal! Since I’ve been on a social media hiatus, I’ve been sorting through my blog drafts and realized I haven’t written about my time in Portugal, Bath, my most recent…

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  • Best 5 Things to Do Alone: European Christmas Markets

    December 1, 2024 / No Comments

    There’s something undeniably magical about Europe’s Christmas markets. Visiting them solo? That adds a whole new layer of charm. Picture this: sipping mulled wine under twinkling lights, wandering through cozy booths filled with handmade crafts, and indulging in holiday treats—all…

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  • The Best 7 Things To Do Solo in Lisbon, Portugal

    October 7, 2024 / No Comments

    Lisbon wasn’t always at the top of my travel list, and I didn’t know much about Portugal before making a spontaneous decision to visit. I’d heard it was safe for solo female travelers and that the people were incredibly kind…

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  • The Best Viator Tours I’ve Been On

    April 1, 2024 / No Comments

    Hey there, fellow adventurers! If you’ve been following my newsletter, you know I’ve got another adventure lined up. I’m pumped for what’s ahead! Meeting a friend in one country, then flying solo for three weeks – let’s do this! When…

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  • 3 Days in Cologne, Germany: An Easy Itinerary

    February 15, 2024 / 1 Comment

    Hello, again, my darling adventure seekers. Writing to you again from my local library, where I’ve been soaking in some quiet time after a month of travels. This post, much like my recent vibe, is all about taking it easy…

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