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  • 3 Days in Cologne, Germany: An Easy Itinerary

    February 15, 2024 / 1 Comment

    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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  • The Best (and My Favorite) Galentine’s Day Movies

    February 10, 2024 / 1 Comment

    Hello, my wonderful Galentine’s! While on a walk, I told my friend, Shanna, that many of my blog posts have been super long recently. It’s through no fault of my own. I don’t have a full-time job right now so…

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  • Home for Christmas: A Solo Traveler’s Cozy Family Retreat

    December 25, 2023 / No Comments

    Happy Christmas Day, my darling friends! Despite flying home just before the festivities began, and frantically buying (and making) a few gifts, my poor SIL got covid. So, my family had to pivot for the second year and postpone Christmas.…

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  • A Solo Symphony in Vienna: Christmas Magic Unveiled

    December 22, 2023 / No Comments

    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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • The Best Ornaments on my Christmas Tree this Year

    How to Start Saving for Christmas This Year

    March 20, 2023 / No Comments

    You didn’t misread the title, I’m well aware of what month it is. This post is all about How to Start Saving for Christmas This Year because to be honest, the earlier the better. Did you know, 63% of Americans…

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  • New Year, No Spend Month

    January 1, 2023 / 6 Comments

    Happy New Year, my darling friends! I’m closing the year on the couch, watching Vera on BritBox, and organizing my life for January. I’m starting the New Year, with a No Spend Month! This is the perfect reset for a…

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  • Merry Christmas!

    December 25, 2022 / 3 Comments

    Happiest of Christmases, my darling friends. We made it! All 25 days of blogmas, well 24, in my case. I’m still proud though! It was a lot of work and something I am considering doing next year… just… starting 3…

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