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

    December 19, 2023 / No Comments

    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 / 2 Comments

    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. ๐Ÿ˜… Brussels, however, presented itself as a city filled with…

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  • 5 European Recipes I’m Adding to My Holiday Cookbook

    December 14, 2023 / No Comments

    Hello, Tripsiders! As many of you know, over the past three weeks, I’ve been traveling through the cities of Amsterdam, Brussels, Cologne, Munich, Salzburg, and Vienna. It’s been nothing short of a culinary adventure. Each city has its own unique…

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  • Christmas in Europe

    What I’m Doing and Not Doing This December

    December 10, 2023 / 2 Comments

    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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  • The Best 7 Things To Do Solo In Dublin

    December 7, 2023 / No Comments

    Hello, fellow solo travelers! Curious about exploring the land of leprechauns alone? Not to worry, this post has you covered on The Best 7 Things To Do Solo in Dublin. I got to experience Dublin in October, and I was…

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  • Packable Wellness Kit for Travelers

    The Best Packable Wellness Kit for Travelers

    December 4, 2023 / 2 Comments

    Hello again! From Brussels! As part of Blogmas, I’m drafting this post in real time. The inspiration? Ugh… I’m currently battling a cold, even after getting my flu and COVID shot last month. Now nestled in my Airbnb’s king-sized bed,…

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  • My Christmas Market Bucket List

    December 3, 2023 / No Comments

    Hello, my friends! I am currently writing from my Airbnb bed in Brussels, Belgium! It took a while to get here today but I had some great adventures doing it. I’ll make sure to share them soon. Yesterday I was…

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  • Book Review Round-Up (#33)

    December 1, 2023 / No Comments

    Well, hello there from a koffie shop in Amsterdam! This Book Review Round-Up (#33) is shockingly large considering the last 5 weeks have been nothing but planning, traveling, and touring throughout Ireland, Scotland, England, Portugal, Home, DC, and now Amsterdam.…

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  • Happy Thanksgiving and Welcome to Blogmas!

    November 23, 2023 / No Comments

    Hello hello, my darling friends! Sending you Thanksgiving cheer and a warm welcome to another round of Blogmas! Brace yourselves because, in a week, I’m off on another wild European adventure. ๐Ÿ‘€ Yes, call me crazy, but it’s the best…

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  • What I Packed On My 4 Week Trip Abroad

    November 9, 2023 / No Comments

    Greetings from yet another cozy airport lounge! Today, I find myself at Heathrow, all smiles as I await my flight to the sunny embrace of Lisbon, Portugal. ๐ŸŒž Now, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty after a grand two weeks…

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