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    Seattle in the Rain: Best Budget-Friendly Activities for Autumn

    October 13, 2025 / No Comments

    There’s no denying that everything is more expensive these days – especially this year. Many of us are doing our best to travel (and have fun!), but it’s top of mind to find budget-friendly activities while exploring. This list is…

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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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  • 9 Reasons Traveling Alone is the Best Way To Travel

    November 7, 2022 / 2 Comments

    There are a lot of misconceptions about traveling alone. It’s understandable. When you first start, it can be really scary. Especially if you’re in a new country and you don’t speak the language. Which is why I always recommend traveling…

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  • The Ultimate Guide to Mt Shasta in the Summer

    The Ultimate Guide to Mt Shasta in the Summer

    May 26, 2022 / No Comments

    I’ve been meaning to write this post for years. The Shasta region is one of my favorite places in the whole world. It’s a remarkable spot. It’s easy to lose yourself within and it’s also a great place to explore,…

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  • The Best Quick & Easy Weekend Travel Meal Ideas

    The Best Quick & Easy Weekend Travel Meal Ideas

    May 12, 2022 / No Comments

    One of my favorite getaways is the PNW beach. It’s close to both Seattle and Portland and it’s a very different vibe from the California Coast or Hawaii. These towns are, no offense, sleepy. There isn’t much to do there…

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  • 9 Free Things to do Solo in Seattle

    9 Free Things to do Solo in Seattle

    February 3, 2022 / 1 Comment

    One of my goals for this year is to write more about Seattle and my neighborhood. A very good friend went onto my blog looking for content to send her friend who was coming to visit … and I had…

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  • 6 Reasons to Open a Travel Savings Account

    6 Reasons to Open a Travel Savings Account

    January 17, 2022 / 2 Comments

    Hello, my traveling friends! It’s a start to a new year, and that means taking the reins back on our finances and/or starting new goals & manifestations. This year, I decided to break out my savings into 4 separate accounts.…

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  • How to Save Money when Booking Travel

    January 6, 2022 / No Comments

    Everyone has their little tips and tricks, right? Many go through packaged deal websites, like hotels.com, Expedia, etc, others wait for flight sales and off-seasons. The reality is, there is no right or wrong way on How to Save Money…

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  • Hiking Annette Lake, WA Wooden Path

    21 Things Women Talk About On The Trail

    October 28, 2021 / No Comments

    On my last hike, with a best friend, I noticed how quickly our topics of conversation changed. We’re at such a crazy time in our lives right now but the bouncing of subject matters had me cracking up. So, I…

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  • Hiking Lake Annette Trail, Washington State

    Everything You Need To Know About Hiking Lake Annette

    October 21, 2021 / No Comments

    If you’re interested in Hiking Lake Annette Trial, this post is for you! I’ve got you covered. Everything you need to know about parking, trail stats, what to expect during the high season, the low season and, of course, what…

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