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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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  • How to Thrift Your Dream Winter Wardrobe

    November 30, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello, darlings! 🌟 Although we’re still soaking up the last golden moments of autumn, it’s the perfect time to start planning your winter wardrobe. Why? Because now is the best time to thrift ahead and build the dreamy, one-of-a-kind closet…

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  • Happy Blogmas 2024: What I’m Sharing This Holiday Season

    November 29, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello, darling friends! I’m not going to lie, I’m excited to jump back into blogging. There are so many posts I didn’t get to write while working at my new job and, still, moving in. At this rate, I don’t…

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  • Fall in Love This Season: 15 Holiday Romance Books You’ll Adore

    November 25, 2024 / No Comments

    Happy Holidays, my friends! As you can imagine, life has been a little bit more hectic than expected recently but I am pretty determined to get back into blogging. So, I’ve decided to give Blogmas a go again this year!…

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  • Last Minute Amazon Prime Travel Deals!

    October 9, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello, my darling travel-loving friends! 💖 You guessed it from the title – this is a super last-minute post all about some awesome Amazon travel deals I stumbled upon while browsing today. I’m slowly but surely getting back into the…

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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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  • Making My New House a Home: Sunflowers, Furniture Finds, and Adventures with Family

    August 30, 2024 / No Comments

    Well, my darling readers – Hello from Spokane, WA! It’s been a minute since my last update, but life has been a whirlwind of excitement with my new job and new rental since June. While I haven’t done much traveling,…

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  • Book Review Wrap-Up #40

    August 2, 2024 / No Comments

    Happy August, my darling Tripsiders! It’s been a while, but rest assured, I have a lot of updates for you. June was a bit challenging, but I’m proud of myself for still managing to read three books. Last month, I…

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  • Life Update & Changes

    June 20, 2024 / No Comments

    All good things must come to an end, right? It’s so we can start new chapters and create new opportunities! When I got back from Australia last month, I received an offer from a company that I just couldn’t refuse.…

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  • Book Review Round-Up #39

    June 6, 2024 / No Comments

    Apologies for the tardiness in my May book review. The transition back home has been a whirlwind. Settling in wasn’t as smooth sailing as I imagined—turns out, I didn’t soak up enough sunshine to last me till summer! Seattle, please,…

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