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🇫🇷 When Paris Plans Fall Through… I Make Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon
This Thanksgiving was supposed to look very different for us. My son and I had planned a quick trip to Paris — built entirely around seeing his favorite band play there — and we added a day trip to Normandy so…
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A Tennis Fan’s Guide to the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells
Tennis is my second passion, right behind travel, and it’s taken me all over the world — including two trips to France just to catch Roland Garros in person. This spring, I swapped Paris clay for desert sunshine and headed to…
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A Day In Bryce Canyon
✨ Part of my Zion & Bryce adventure series:If you’ve been following along, this is the third stop on my Utah journey — a day trip to Bryce Canyon that capped off my time in red-rock country. On my second full…
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Three Days in Zion: Trails, Waterfalls, and Kolob Canyons
Zion National Park had been calling my name long before I ever set foot there — those red cliffs, winding canyons, and surreal landscapes had been sitting on my travel list for years. I finally carved out three full days to…
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Gateway to Zion & Bryce: How to Plan Your Adventure
Every great trip starts with a spark — an image, a story, or a landscape that calls your name until you finally answer. For me, that call came from the countless photos of Zion National Park — those towering canyon walls,…
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10 Smart Travel Tips for Stress-Free Adventures
Early October signals the beginning of Fall Break season! 🍁 Heading out for Fall Break or planning your next big bucket list trip? These smart strategies can help you travel smoother, safer, and with fewer headaches. Over the years I’ve picked…
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Visiting Mont Saint-Michel and the Normandy Beaches: A 4-Day Normandy Itinerary
My bucket list trip through France unfolded in chapters: two days at the French Open in Paris (my second time at Roland Garros!), then four unforgettable days in Normandy before heading south to the Amalfi Coast. Normandy offered a balance of…
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5 Places I’d Go Back to Tomorrow
I’m not usually one to return to the same place twice. There’s so much of the world to see, and my list of dream destinations never stops growing. But Italy changed that. With several trips under my belt, I’ve learned that…
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Ten Things I Don’t Travel Without
Over time, and through trial and error, I’ve figured out which travel essentials I never leave home without. Every trip has taught me something — and little by little, I’ve built my own list of must-haves. These aren’t just things I…
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How to Plan Your Amalfi Coast Trip: Tips You Need to Know
When starting to plan an Amalfi Coast trip, you’ll quickly realize that this dream destination comes with some unique challenges. From when to go, to where to stay, to how to get around, here’s everything you need to know to plan…