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  • Best 5 Things to Do Alone: European Christmas Markets

    December 1, 2024 /

    There’s something undeniably magical about Europe’s Christmas markets. Visiting them solo? That adds a whole new layer of charm. Picture this: sipping mulled wine under twinkling lights, wandering through cozy booths filled with handmade crafts, and indulging in holiday treats—all…

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  • Happy Blogmas 2024: What I’m Sharing This Holiday Season

    November 29, 2024 /

    Hello, darling friends! I’m not going to lie, I’m excited to jump back into blogging. There are so many posts I didn’t get to write while working at my new job and, still, moving in. At this rate, I don’t…

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  • 3 Days in Cologne, Germany: An Easy Itinerary

    February 15, 2024 /

    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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  • 7 Best Things To Do Solo in Cologne, Germany

    February 1, 2024 /

    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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  • 7 Best Things To Do Solo in Bruges, Belgium

    January 22, 2024 /

    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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  • Christmas Market Finds: Unique and Local Ornaments

    December 24, 2023 /

    Hello, my fellow tripsters! Last year I wrote a post on all of my favorite ornaments. This year, I want to chat about all the unique and local ornaments I bought at the Christmas Markets during my 3-week excursion abroad! …

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  • Most Memorable Moments: My Christmas Market Photo Diary

    December 23, 2023 /

    After traveling for three straight weeks, 7 different cities, and countless Christmas markets – I’ve been reflecting a lot. I want to write about every single experience I had but I took hundreds of photos I’m dying to share.  So,…

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  • A Solo Symphony in Vienna: Christmas Magic Unveiled

    December 22, 2023 /

    What a surprise and delight, my darling tripsiders! If you’ve been following along, you’ll know I recently embarked on a solo sojourn through the beautiful streets of Vienna during the most magical time of the year, and let me spill…

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  • Munich’s Christkindlmarkt: A Bavarian Extravaganza

    December 21, 2023 /

    It’s Münken or bust, my fellow Tripsiders! Today I get to tell you all about the Christmas Markets in Munich because this one needs to be on everyone’s list. Why?  THE FOOD.  For the record, I was in Munich for…

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  • Solo Traveling: Experiencing Cologne’s Fairy Tale Christmas Market

    December 20, 2023 /

    My wonderful trip side friends, I’m having so much fun reliving my 3 week Christmas Market journey by writing these mini wrap-ups for you.  This blog post is all about my time in Köln (which is how it’s spelled in…

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Hello, friends! I’m Alli, a travel-obsessed PNW native with a love for culture, style, and earl grey tea. I’m a part-time blogger who helps women develop the confidence to travel solo by sharing tips, lifestyle tricks, and personal adventures. Won’t you join me?

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