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  • The Best 7 Things To Do Solo in Edinburgh, Scotland

    February 26, 2024 / 1 Comment

    Hello again, Tripsiders! Today I’m bringing you back in time to my solo adventure to Edinburgh, Scotland. This trip meant the world to me and holds a special place in my heart. Scotland, with its reminiscent weather of the PNW…

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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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  • Fitness On the Road: Staying Active During Solo Travel

    February 12, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello, fellow wanderers! Today, let’s talk about a topic that holds a special place in my travel journey: staying active while traveling solo. For me, maintaining my fitness routine is not just about physical health; it’s also about the exploration…

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  • The Best (and My Favorite) Galentine’s Day Movies

    February 10, 2024 / 1 Comment

    Hello, my wonderful Galentine’s! While on a walk, I told my friend, Shanna, that many of my blog posts have been super long recently. It’s through no fault of my own. I don’t have a full-time job right now so…

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  • The Best Products For A Makeshift Winter Reading Nook

    February 8, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello, my darling winter reading friends! I’m sending warm vibes from my favorite escape, the local library – the perfect retreat when I crave a change of scenery without the expense of a coffee shop. Instead, I bring my own…

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  • The Best Sweaters to Buy at the Thrift Store // Cashmere Sweater On the Trip Side

    Mastering Discipline: How I Budgeted My Way to Financial Freedom

    February 5, 2024 / No Comments

    Welcome back to the second installment of my debt-free series. It might seem a bit offbeat for a travel and lifestyle blogger, but the essence of my blog roots itself in my financial journey. The ability to leave my job…

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  • 7 Best Things To Do Solo in Cologne, Germany

    February 1, 2024 / No Comments

    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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  • Book Review Round-Up #35

    January 29, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello, my bookish friends! From my personal writing space in Seattle, WA. Haha! The last few book reviews have been written from Europe and though I love traveling, it’s nice to be in the comfort of my own home. As…

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  • The Best Winter Skincare Routine for Dry Skin

    January 25, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello, my darling friends! Winter is in full swing, and if you’re anything like me, the struggle with dry skin has hit its peak. Admittedly, I battle dry skin year-round, thanks to my love for hot showers and lack of…

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  • 7 Best Things To Do Solo in Bruges, Belgium

    January 22, 2024 / No Comments

    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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