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    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. 👀 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. 🌞 Now, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty after a grand two weeks…

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  • 4 Weeks, 1 Carry-On, Europe Bound in Autumn

    4 Weeks, 1 Carry-On, Europe Bound in Autumn

    November 6, 2023 / No Comments

    Greetings from a Whimsical Train Ride through the English countryside! After releasing my recent blog post about quitting my job (🫣), these past two weeks have whisked me away on a magical adventure. It’s been an absolute dream, wild and…

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  • Book Review Round-Up (#32)

    November 2, 2023 / No Comments

    Well, hello there from Edinburgh, Scotland! This Book Review Round-Up (#32) isn’t as large as the last three because I’ve been planning, traveling, and touring throughout Ireland and Scotland this past week and a half. It’s much more difficult to…

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  • HI! My Name is Alli, and I Quit My Job to Travel: A Re-Introduction

    October 26, 2023 / No Comments

    Well, my darling friends! I have been keeping a secret from you: a big, life-altering, colossal secret. So, allow me to start over… HI! My Name is Alli, and I Just Quit My Job to Travel. If you’re new here,…

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  • 10 Of The Most Useful Travel Products You Can Buy On Amazon

    October 10, 2023 / No Comments

    Disclaimer: The following post has Bookshop & Amazon affiliate links. If clicked and purchased, a small percentage will go toward On the Trip Side. Thank you for your continual support! 10 Of The Most Useful Travel Products You Can Buy On…

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  • How to Decorate for Fall on a Budget

    October 2, 2023 / No Comments

    Hey there, fellow adventurers! Fall is in the air, and it’s time to embrace the cozy vibes while simultaneously saving your money for travel, and not breaking the bank. If you’re looking to sprinkle a little autumn magic into your…

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