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  • The Best Holiday Events in Seattle This Year

    November 21, 2022 / No Comments

    Somehow Thanksgiving is this week. Which marks the start of all the Holiday decorations in the city. I’ve booked everything I can ahead of time and now it’s your turn too! These are The Best Holiday Events in Seattle This…

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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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  • 5 Things I’m Loving Right Now

    November 3, 2022 / No Comments

    I cannot believe it’s November. Truthfully, I’m realizing I don’t hate Autumn in the PNW. This year I’m embracing the rain, leaves blowing, crisp morning air, and darkness at 7am. I’ve written a few other 5 Things I’m Loving Right…

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  • 48 Hours Solo in Sonoma: What to See & Do!

    48 Hours Solo in Sonoma: What to See & Do!

    July 4, 2022 / No Comments

    Last month, I booked a trip to wine country to meet up with a girlfriend. She was starting an epic road trip from Seattle to Houston, and I was desperate for some sunshine. I booked my flight almost 2 whole…

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  • Easy Hobbies To Travel With

    13 Easy Hobbies to Travel With

    June 20, 2022 / No Comments

    As some of you know, I re-picked up sewing. It used to be one of my favorite hobbies. Plus, with the economy and inflation right now, it makes sense to rework some of my old clothing and fabric and give…

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  • 5 Cities to Practice Traveling Solo this Year

    5 Cities to Practice Traveling Solo this Year

    May 9, 2022 / No Comments

    Traveling solo is terrifying the first time you go. Picture this: Traveling a new city, getting to your hotel, and then … and then what? How do you leave?! Where do you go?! Why are you suddenly so nervous to…

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  • Why Walking is the Best Transportation while Traveling

    April 11, 2022 / 1 Comment

    Hello, my darlings! I’d like to start by saying: I’m not here to convince you Why Walking is the Best Transportation while Traveling. However, the majority of the time, it is. Especially when visiting a new city or leisurely traveling.…

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  • 10 Reasons to Visit Biltmore Estate Alone

    10 Reasons to Visit Biltmore Estate Alone

    February 10, 2022 / No Comments

    When I first got to Asheville I realized the only thing I had booked were tickets to the Biltmore Estate… solo! In my defense, I was coming from 2 very historical cities (Savannah & Charleston) and there was so much…

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  • 3 Days Solo in Savannah: What to Do & See!

    3 Days Solo in Savannah: What to Do & See!

    January 27, 2022 / 2 Comments

    This morning I sat down to write a completely different blog post. When I logged in, I was scrolling through my queue and realized something insane: I never wrote truly wrote about my Solo Southern Road Trip! Despite already writing multiple…

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  • The Best 7 Winter Things to do Solo in Spokane

    The Best 7 Winter Things to do Solo in Spokane

    January 20, 2022 / No Comments

    You guys! After spending the Holiday break, with family. I realized that this darling this little city is, and it would be, a super easy solo trip. Hence this post on The Best 7 Winter Things to do Solo in…

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