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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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  • Making the Most of Summer: My 2024 Bucket List

    June 3, 2024 / No Comments

    This year has been incredible, and we’re halfway through it! I can’t believe I’ve traveled around the world—one of my biggest bucket list dreams accomplished. I love creating seasonal bucket lists because they help me set and achieve micro goals.…

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  • Around the World in 5 Weeks: Adventures, Highlights, and Home Sweet Home

    May 13, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello, my Tripsider friends! 💕 Can you believe I just wrapped up a whirlwind 5-week journey around the globe? From soaking up the sights to logging serious outdoor time, it’s been an adventure for the books! Sure, I’ll be sharing…

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  • Book Review Round-Up #38

    April 29, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello, my beloved TripSide readers! Apologies for the delay in my usual blog posts—I’ve been swept up in the adventure of a lifetime. And guess where I’m writing to you from? None other than the breathtaking Queenstown, New Zealand! I’m…

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  • Feeling Lonely on the Path to Financial Freedom? You’re Not Alone

    April 8, 2024 / No Comments

    Welcome, fellow adventurers, to another rollercoaster ride toward debt freedom! Continuing with my financial freedom series, we’re chatting about the sometimes lonely, frustrating, and exhausting journey to becoming debt-free. But fear not! It’s totally worth it. So let’s dive! How…

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    My Favorite Spring Travel Products

    April 4, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello, my fellow Tripsiders, greetings from Cambridge, UK! I’m currently beginning an exciting journey, kicking off in the vibrant streets of London with a dear friend to celebrate her birthday in style. With a total travel time spanning approximately 5…

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