A collection of destination travel guides anywhere from the U.S.A, Canada, Europe, & New Zealand
A Guide to Woodstock, Vermont
Woodstock, Vermont seems like a town right out of a hallmark movie! It’s one of the coziest places I’ve ever visited, especially during the fall season. Patrick and I had the opportunity to visit this past fall while traveling…
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Quick Guide to Coastal Maine Towns: Portland, Kennebuckport, Ogunquit, & York
This past fall, Patrick and I went on a two week road trip through various areas of New England. The trip ended with some time in Maine where we first explored Acadia national park and then made our way…
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Film Photo Collection | spring 2024
I’m back with another film photo collection. Last year, I started sharing some of my favorite film photos I’ve taken as I’ve been on a journey of experimenting with a film camera. Shooting on film and getting it developed…
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A Weekend in Woodstock, NY
A few weekends ago, Patrick and I drove out to the Catskill mountains area and spent some time exploring Woodstock, NY. We had so much fun spending time in a new place, hiking to incredible views, and enjoying some…
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Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio
Along Lake Erie, just past Sandusky, you’ll find the charming quaint town of Lakeside. Lakeside is a special place for me, as my family used to visit regularly in the summertime when I was a child. I haven’t been…
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A Weekend in Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio
Last weekend, I booked a surprise trip for my boyfriend Patrick’s birthday. Hocking Hills State Park is a place we both have wanted to visit. I knew booking a cabin for his birthday weekend would be the perfect way…
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Getaway House Review
I recently had the opportunity to stay in one of Getaway Houses for a few days! These tiny cabins are a dream hidden in a secluded area with plenty of wildlife to feel like you’re truly far away from…
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Autumn in Ohio: Photo Diary
Ohio is where I grew up and the place I’ll always call home. If Ohio should be known for anything, it should be the way it looks in the fall. The leaves are vibrant and beautiful, the weather is…
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Places I Cannot Wait to Travel to Again
There have been some places I’ve traveled to and in the moment I knew I would come back someday. There will always be those places that inspire so much inside me I already start planning my next visit. During…
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How to Travel During the Pandemic
With everything going on in the world due to coronavirus, I thought I would share ways I’ve been “traveling” without leaving my home. This is a scary and unusual time all of us are facing but I believe brighter…
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Favorite Travel Photos 2019
It’s hard to believe 2019 is quickly coming to an end. As I reflect on the past year, I have so many wonderful travel moments to look back on. In 2019 I traveled to ten countries and countless cities…
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Coffee Guide: Akron & Canton, Ohio
Out of all the wonderful places I’ve traveled to, Ohio will always be special. It’s home. I want to start an ‘Ohio Travel Series’ on my blog and to begin, I’m writing about the best places to get a…
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Tips for Healthy Travel
While traveling, no one seems to think about the toll it can take on our health. Although traveling is inspiring and exciting, it’s important to remember there’s a lot of physical, mental, and emotional drainage that can occur. Over…
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Favorite Travel Moments
Recently I’ve been reflecting on all the incredible places I’ve traveled to over the last couple years. I made a list of my top five most memorable travel moments and experiences. It’s a beautiful thing to be able to…
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Dublin, Cliffs of Moher, and Galway, Ireland Photo Diary
This is my second time visiting Ireland and it still remains one of my favorite countries I’ve ever traveled to. I only had a couple days in Ireland so I stayed overnight in Dublin and used it as a…
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Palm Beach, Florida
Palm Beach, Florida is one of my favorite vacation spots. It’s a luxurious place filled with wonderful food, fancy shops, and plenty of close by cities to explore. This guide is for a long weekend or a short trip…
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh was an easy city to fall in love with. Every corner was had a unique appeal, from the charming architecture, to the Scottish shops, to the bagpipe players, I knew right away Edinburgh was special. Although I would’ve…
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Berlin, Germany
Berlin, what an intriguing city. Full of more culture, history, rebellion, and weirdness than any other city I’ve ever been to. Berlin was a much bigger city than I imagined and a city that still seem to hold on…
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A Day in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam has to be one of the greatest cities I’ve ever visited. It’s a city full of amazing energy, delicious food, and beautiful canals. While I was visiting Brussels I decided to take a three hour train ride up…
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Brussels, Belgium
Belgium has always been a place in Europe I’ve wanted to visit but never seemed to make it a priority. I recently spent two days in Brussels and I can now say I wish I would’ve visited sooner! Brussels…
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Paris, France
Oh Paris…the city of lights, warm croissants, addicting macarons, and a sparkling tower every night. I’ve been wanting to return to this enchanting city since my last visit a couple years ago and recently I was able to. I…
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Best Views in Florence, Italy
Florence, Italy is an incredible city that, in my opinion, has some of the most gorgeous views to enjoy. If you’re visiting Florence anytime soon, I highly recommend checking out some of these locations for the perfect view! Piazzale…
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A Guide to Reykjavik, Iceland
My last blog post dedicated to Iceland is a small guide to Reykjavik. While I was visiting Iceland, I was able to see several different parts of the country and I used Reykjavik as my base. From Reykjavik, the…
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Photos That Will Inspire You to Travel to Iceland
Iceland has always been at the top of my bucket list. I recently had the chance to visit and now I know there truly isn’t another place like Iceland. The entire week I felt like I was dreaming. With…
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Favorite Day Trips in Iceland
Oh Iceland, the land of fire and ice, the most magical place I’ve ever been. The land of unpredictable weather, countless rainbows, magical horses, and thousands of waterfalls. Iceland truly felt different than any other country I’ve been to.…
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Florence, Italy Weekend Guide
Florence has become one of my favorite cities. I’ve had the opportunity to live here for several months and each day I discover something new and memorable. Most of my exploring happens during my weekends, and I thought I’d…
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A Guide to Cinque Terre, Italy
Cinque Terre has to be one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to. I wrote a blog post about my first time visiting Cinque Terre, and being back for a second time was just as magical. This…
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Photo Diary: Rome, Italy
To Rome, with Love Over the weekend I had the chance to visit Rome again after almost two years. Rome, Italy will always hold a special place in my heart. It was the city that opened my eyes to…
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A Day in Milan, Italy
Over the weekend, I took a short train ride from Florence to Milan. I’ve been to Milan a few times, but since moving to Italy, I’ve wanted to visit again. From Florence, the train to Milan takes about an…
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Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
Before taking my weekend trip to Interlaken, I knew there were other Swiss towns nearby I wanted to be sure to see. I had read a lot about Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen and decided I would take a day trip…
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Interlaken, Switzerland
Over the weekend, a friend and I took a magical trip to Interlaken, Switzerland! Interlaken has been high on my bucket list for quite some time. Not only is it close to many charming Swiss towns, it is home…
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Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
A few days ago, my mom and I decided to take a short trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake. This small town is just above Niagara Falls on the Canadian side. I was immediately charmed by the shops, restaurants, and stunning views…
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Salzburg, Austria
Although I was only in Salzburg for about four hours, I had such a memorable time. I loved everything about Salzburg and all of the history and culture it had to offer. With only a few hours, I had…
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24 Hours in Budapest, Hungary
Last weekend I went on a whirlwind adventure traveling to Hungary and Austria. I was able to spend about 24 hours in Budapest so I took advantage of every moment. Budapest was one of the most magical cities I’ve…
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Vienna, Austria
On my weekend adventure through Hungary and Austria, I was able to make a quick stop in Vienna for one day. I already knew Vienna would be a magical place but spending time in Vienna, even for the day,…
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My Guide to Florence
After spending the last few months in Florence, I thought it was time to share my favorite places to eat, drink, and explore. My only hope is that this list will continue to expand the more I settle in…
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Europe Travel Tips
There are so many beautiful places to see while traveling through Europe. Although traveling in Europe is wonderful, especially for a first timer, while planning a trip there may be things you don’t know about a new country. Throughout…
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Day Trips from Florence
After having some time to explore and settle into Florence, I decided it was time to see what other magical towns surround me. Since there are so many day trips possible by car or train, I’ve been able to…
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Photo Diary: Cinque Terre
Out of all the beautiful places I’ve been to Cinque Terre has moved to the top of my list. Cinque Terre is located on the coast of Italy, and made up of five small towns: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola,…
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Must Know Travel Tips
Traveling can bring a lot of happiness and life changing experiences but it can be an unlikely combination of excitement and stress. But, knowing some stress will occur can actually allow for more preparation. Through personal experience and advice…
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Photo Diary: Palm Beach, Florida
Happy Tuesday everyone! After a much needed break, my usual Tuesday blog posts are back. I just returned from one of my favorite places to visit: Palm Beach, Florida. There is so much to see and do in Palm…
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Advice on Traveling Solo
Last summer I went on quite a few solo adventures. Since then, I sometimes forget how scared I used to be to do basically anything alone. I used to hate going to stores alone, I never would even think…
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Photo Diary: Brooklyn, New York
As much as I hate being considered a tourist, I love doing touristy things… If you’ve read my blog before, you should be well aware that New York is my favorite city. I’ve gone countless times and every single…
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New York City guide: Soho
bySoho is hands down one of my favorite areas in Manhattan. There are so many coffee shops, restaurants, and stores that offer a beautiful aesthetic. There are some places I always visit when I walk through Soho, but this…
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My Favorite New Zealand Adventures
New Zealand was full of adventure!! Collectively, throughout the three weeks I did more adventurous activities than I ever have! I wanted to share my favorites to keep in mind if you are ever traveling throughout New Zealand: 1.…
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Travel Talk
For the last two weeks I’ve been traveling throughout New Zealand. The whole experience has been incredible so far and I’m unbelievably thankful for the opportunity. While I’ve been in this beautiful country a lot of my friends and…
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Photo Diary: Tongariro Alpine Trek
Greetings from New Zealand! I’ve had trouble finding reliable wifi so unfortunately I haven’t been able to write a blog post. This past week has been incredible! I’ve done a lot of adventous activities. So far my favorite has…
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My top 5 favorite travel destinations
I was fortunate enough to travel a lot this summer and recently I’ve been thinking about all of the experiences and memories I had. Everywhere I went was special but there are certain places that make me feel happiest…
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Photo Diary: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
I recently spent two days in Orlando, Florida’s Universal Studios. Universal is a huge amusement park but I was most interested in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. My family and I have always been big fans of J.K.…
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Photo Diary: New York City
NEW YORK CITY. Out of all the cities I have been to, especially in the last two months, New York City will always hold a special place in my heart. I have been many times and every time I…
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Day Tripping: Verona, Italy
Verona was one of the last cities in Italy I wanted to make sure I visited before heading back home. I’m sure many of you first heard of this small town in Northern Italy from the movie, Letters to…
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A Day in Prague, Czech Republic
If I had to describe Prague in one word it would be magical. I was only able to visit Prague for about 24 hours but the whole time I felt like I was in a fairy tale. The architecture…
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Amsterdam For Coffee Lovers
As I mentioned in my previous post on Amsterdam, I had some amazing food throughout my entire visit. Therefore, I thought a separate post dedicated to all of the delicious cafes I found was necessary. Pluk I could not…
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48 Hours in Amsterdam
Amsterdam…the city of bikes. For the longest time I have always wanted to visit Amsterdam and I’m so thrilled I was finally able to. Amsterdam had so much to offer. Some of my favorite things to do were visiting…
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Photo Diary: Dublin, Ireland
I’ve spent the last two days in Dublin, Ireland and have loved every moment. Dublin is a beautiful city with great people, great food, and great things to do. I highly recommend visiting the Book of Kells exhibit located…
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A Day Trip Across Ireland
Happy Monday! I left Paris yesterday and took a short flight to Dublin. Today, I went on an incredible day trip across Ireland. I was able to see the Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Burren, and Galway all in one…
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Photo Diary: Paris, France
“Paris is always a good idea” Paris, France, where do I begin? Paris has been at the top of my bucket list for years now and I am so happy I was finally able to spend time in this…
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A Trip along the French Riviera
I left Rome two days ago and now I am on my way up to Paris…with a few stops along the way. From Rome I went up to Milan and took a train to Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Monte Carlo is…
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My Favorite Cafés in Rome, Italy
Other than pasta, pizza, and gelato, before coming to Rome I was really looking forward to the coffee. I am a huge coffee gal. I’m happy to say I have not been disappointed with the coffee here, it is…
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Rome Bucket List
Ah, Rome…the eternal city. I have been lucky enough to live in this historic city for the past month. With this amount of time, it gave me the opportunity to see and do a lot of things throughout the…
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A Weekend in Lugano, Switzerland
Happy Monday! I just returned from a weekend trip to Lugano, Switzerland. To me, Switzerland has always been a place that seemed amazingly beautiful and my expectations were not let down. Lugano was a heavenly sight. I chose Lugano…
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Why Travel Solo?
A month ago, I flew over 4,000 miles away from home and moved into an apartment in Rome, Italy. I am taking a course here for the first 5 weeks and afterwards traveling around different parts of Europe. Of…
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Photo Diary: Island of Procida
I was recently in Naples for the day and decided to take a short ferry ride over to the small island of Procida. Procida was like a dream. The pastel colored homes and shops were enough to intrigue me…
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Top 5 things you MUST do in Florence, Italy
Ah, Firenze, you stole my heart. Florence is truly a magical city that is worth a visit when traveling to Italy. Here are 5 things that you must do if you are planning on visiting Florence: Spend time in…
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