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  • The Best Road Trip Snacks

    May 19, 2022 / 1 Comment

    Hello, my friends! Before we get started I would like to make a statement: this post is all in good fun! This is not a debate! Haha. These are, in my opinion, The Best Road Trip Snacks! Before you all…

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  • The Best Quick & Easy Weekend Travel Meal Ideas

    The Best Quick & Easy Weekend Travel Meal Ideas

    May 12, 2022 / No Comments

    One of my favorite getaways is the PNW beach. It’s close to both Seattle and Portland and it’s a very different vibe from the California Coast or Hawaii. These towns are, no offense, sleepy. There isn’t much to do there…

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  • 5 Cities to Practice Traveling Solo this Year

    5 Cities to Practice Traveling Solo this Year

    May 9, 2022 / No Comments

    Traveling solo is terrifying the first time you go. Picture this: Traveling a new city, getting to your hotel, and then … and then what? How do you leave?! Where do you go?! Why are you suddenly so nervous to…

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  • Alli of On the Trip Side - A Weekend in Ocean Shores, WA

    A Weekend in Ocean Shores, WA

    May 2, 2022 / 1 Comment

    Hello, Dolls! I mentioned in my last B&B post that I was writing from Ocean Shore, WA. My friend, Shanna, and I had a mini-blogging retreat. It’s been hard to get ahead of our posts with a full-time job and…

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  • Why Walking is the Best Transportation while Traveling

    April 11, 2022 / 1 Comment

    Hello, my darlings! I’d like to start by saying: I’m not here to convince you Why Walking is the Best Transportation while Traveling. However, the majority of the time, it is. Especially when visiting a new city or leisurely traveling.…

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  • Family Friendly Neighborhoods Seattle

    Best Family-Friendly Areas To Stay In Seattle

    March 31, 2022 / No Comments

    After a few friends asked me for my recommendations for the Best Family-Friendly Areas To Stay In Seattle, my friend suggested I write a post on my favorite neighborhoods. Downtown Seattle is great when traveling solo, with your partner, or…

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  • Visiting Snoqualmie Falls for the First Time

    March 10, 2022 / No Comments

    Hello everyone! As mentioned in my last post, I had a weekend Staycation in Downtown Seattle recently. I got to play tourist and then be a tour guide to a friend. One of the things on my bucket list was…

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  • 24 Positive Affirmations for Solo Travelers

    24 Positive Affirmations for Solo Travelers

    February 17, 2022 / No Comments

    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!…

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  • Romantic Weekend Getaways Near Seattle

    February 14, 2022 / No Comments

    With Valentine’s Day around the corner and my deep love for travel, this post was inevitable. Washington State is home to some of the most enchanting cabins in the PNW, nestled in quaint small towns by the ocean and serene…

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  • 10 Reasons to Visit Biltmore Estate Alone

    10 Reasons to Visit Biltmore Estate Alone

    February 10, 2022 / No Comments

    When I first got to Asheville I realized the only thing I had booked were tickets to the Biltmore Estate… solo! In my defense, I was coming from 2 very historical cities (Savannah & Charleston) and there was so much…

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