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  • Goodbye, Goals! Embracing Intentional Plans for the New Year

    December 31, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello, Darlings! Let’s start with some honesty: I can’t say, “I can’t believe it’s the end of 2024,” because, let’s be real, I absolutely can believe it. And for 2025, I’m throwing out the idea of traditional resolutions and huge…

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  • Best 5 Things to Do Alone: European Christmas Markets

    December 1, 2024 / No Comments

    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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  • 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 7 Things To Do Solo in Brussels, Belgium

    January 4, 2024 / No Comments

    Brussels, the heart of Belgium, unfolded its festive charm as I, your favorite solo adventurer (😉) ventured into its enchanting streets during the Christmas Markets! Known for its waffles, amazing chocolates, and lively markets, Brussels is a tapestry of historical…

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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. 😅 Brussels, however, presented itself as a city filled with…

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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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  • A Solo Woman's Guide To: Seattle In The Summer

    A Solo Woman’s Guide To: Seattle In The Summer

    August 16, 2021 / No Comments

    Hello adventure-seekers! Today is a fun -filled post that I’ve been wanting to put together for a long time. Seattle… in the Summer. Not just that, A Solo Woman’s Guide to: Seattle in the Summer. Seattle is a very unique…

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  • How I Learned to Paddle Board & How I Grew to Love it

    How I Learned to Paddle Board & How I Grew to Love it

    July 5, 2021 / No Comments

    This summer, I’m making it my personal mission to be on my board as much as possible. I didn’t used to be like this. I am not one of those women who grew up on the water. Most summers were…

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  • 5 Amazing Hikes in Siskiyou County

    5 Amazing Hikes in Siskiyou County

    June 26, 2021 / 2 Comments

    Ever go somewhere, and leave a part of your soul? For me, I had a moment like this when I was sitting on a peak next to Heart Lake, and looking out at two gorgeous mountains (photo above). The moment…

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