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  • 7 Best Things To Do Solo in Cologne, Germany

    February 1, 2024 /

    Hello, my lovely wanderlust friends! Despite facing a gnarly cold, my solo adventure in Köln, Germany, was nothing short of charming. Just outside the city center is a darling neighborhood called Südstadt, where I discovered the best Köln has to…

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  • 7 Best Things To Do Solo in Bruges, Belgium

    January 22, 2024 /

    Hey there, my fellow wanderers! A few weeks back, I shared the highlights of my day trip to Bruges, Belgium. It was a destination I was absolutely stoked to explore, but, to be completely real with you, my experience took…

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  • My 2024 Blogging Goals

    January 10, 2024 /

    Hello, my Trip Sider friends! A tad bit behind on posting about my blogging goals for the new year but I figured it’s never too late to share my aspirations and plans. Goal setting is one of my favorite things…

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  • The Best 7 Things To Do Solo in Brussels, Belgium

    January 4, 2024 /

    Brussels, the heart of Belgium, unfolded its festive charm as I, your favorite solo adventurer (😉) ventured into its enchanting streets during the Christmas Markets! Known for its waffles, amazing chocolates, and lively markets, Brussels is a tapestry of historical…

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  • Most Memorable Moments: My Christmas Market Photo Diary

    December 23, 2023 /

    After traveling for three straight weeks, 7 different cities, and countless Christmas markets – I’ve been reflecting a lot. I want to write about every single experience I had but I took hundreds of photos I’m dying to share.  So,…

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  • Munich’s Christkindlmarkt: A Bavarian Extravaganza

    December 21, 2023 /

    It’s Münken or bust, my fellow Tripsiders! Today I get to tell you all about the Christmas Markets in Munich because this one needs to be on everyone’s list. Why?  THE FOOD.  For the record, I was in Munich for…

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  • Solo Traveling: Experiencing Cologne’s Fairy Tale Christmas Market

    December 20, 2023 /

    My wonderful trip side friends, I’m having so much fun reliving my 3 week Christmas Market journey by writing these mini wrap-ups for you.  This blog post is all about my time in Köln (which is how it’s spelled in…

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  • Bruges Christmas Market: A Hallmark Day Trip with a Twist

    December 19, 2023 /

    Hello, my wonderful Tripsters! Nestled in the far northwest of Belgium, like a scene out of a Hallmark movie, Bruges stole my heart this holiday season. This charming town, with its picturesque church, quaint shops, and storybook-like townhomes, truly embodied…

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  • Bumps in the Yuletide Road: My Brussels Christmas Markets Experience

    December 15, 2023 /

    Hello, again, Tripsters! As most of you know, I’ve been solo traveling throughout Europe’s enchanting Christmas Markets this season. Hence, why my blog posts are so sporadic and, mildly, chaotic. 😅 Brussels, however, presented itself as a city filled with…

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    What I’m Doing and Not Doing This December

    December 10, 2023 /

    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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Hello, friends! I’m Alli, a travel-obsessed PNW native with a love for culture, style, and earl grey tea. I’m a part-time blogger who helps women develop the confidence to travel solo by sharing tips, lifestyle tricks, and personal adventures. Won’t you join me?

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