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    The Ultimate Laguna Beach Weekend Guide

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    Looking to escape for the perfect Laguna Beach weekend? This guide has you covered from where to stay, eat, play and more. …

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    Where to Stay in Catalina Island, California (All the Top Spots!)

    These are all the top spots for where to stay in Catalina Island, whether you're looking for convenient hotels, home rentals or more remote camping!…

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    Your Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah

    Here's everything you need to know and more about visiting the Bonneville Salt Flats on your next trip to Utah.…

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    Book this Tiny Cabin for a Romantic Getaway from Los Angeles

    Looking for a last minute romantic getaway from Los Angeles? These tiny cabins are an idyllic escape to help you reconnect with your partner. …

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    14 Must-Visit Spots in California in Summer

    Headed to California in summer, but not sure where to visit? These are the best 14 spots to visit, no matter your travel style. …

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    How to Plan an Epic Big Sur Road Trip

    Trying to plan the ultimate Big Sur road trip? Here's everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime down the California coast.…

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    Where to Stay in Ojai for Every Style and Budget

    Whether you're looking for budget accommodations, a design hotel, or ultra luxury in Ojai, this post shares all the best spots to stay. …

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    Best Restaurants in Carmel: 15 Spots You Can’t Miss

    Whether you're looking for fine dining or delicious bakery staples, these are the best restaurants in Carmel you can't miss. …

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    9 Best Hikes in Arches National Park You Can’t Miss

    Nestled among the expansive and wild landscapes of southern Utah lies the small but mighty Arches National Park. It’s hard to believe how much there is to see here within just a relatively compact…

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    California in Spring: All the Best Places to Visit

    There are many reasons over 39 million people choose to call California home—and a big one is the fabulous year-round weather no matter where you plan to visit in the state. However, California in…

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    What it’s Really Like Staying at Mint House (New Orleans Review)

    Never heard of Mint House? This concept is like a hybrid of the best parts of a hotel paired with your favorite comforts of home. …

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    Travel Blogging Gear List! All My Tech + Camera Gear, Updated 2022 Edition

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    Where to Stay in Yosemite: All the Best Spots In the Park (and Nearby!)

    Trying to decide where to stay in Yosemite? This guide breaks down all the best spots, whether you want to stay right in the park or nearby.…

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    The 25 Best Stylish Camera Bags For Women in 2022 (UPDATED)

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    25 Unique Places to Visit in California

    Go beyond the typical tourist spots with these unique places to visit in California. …

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    45 Vital Road Trip Essentials to Pack for Your Next Adventure

    Don't leave on your next road trip without packing these essential items! …

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    Best Weekend Getaways From Houston: Stargazing, Glamping + More

    These top weekend getaways from Houston will get you out in nature, enjoying the best of what the Texas outdoors has to offer. …

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    17 Epic Places to Visit on an Arizona Road Trip

    Planning an epic Arizona road trip? Then you won't want to miss these must-hit spots along your adventure.…

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    15 Most Scenic Spots on the Northern Oregon Coast

    The Oregon Coast is chock full of epic lookouts, beaches and state parks. Here are the top 15 you can't miss. …

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    Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Things to Do in Joshua Tree

    This ultimate guide to Joshua Tree explores all the best things to do, restaurants to visit, and tips to help you make the most of your trip. …

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    50 + Mexico Travel Tips to Know BEFORE You Go

    you headed to Mexico for the first time? I've compiled all my top Mexico travel tips in this post that should help guide you through every stage of your trip.…

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    When it’s time to check out, but you’ve still When it’s time to check out, but you’ve still got a few hours left of pool time before your flight. Who else is that person who maximizes every minute? 🙋🏼‍♀️ As always, with my @monostravel luggage in tow. Loving this Blue Haze hue - probably my favorite color of all my Monos travel gear so far 💯PS - You can use code LIVELIKEITSTHEWKND for 10% off all your Monos travel gear 🤗#monostravelcompanion
    Convinced I found the cutest street in all of New Convinced I found the cutest street in all of New Orleans. Save this post for the top photography spots in the city! 📸 Shooting in New Orleans was really creatively challenging for me, mostly because there were just sooo many people. Finally the last day, we woke up and roamed the streets at sunrise and I was able to get all the best shots from the trip, even with the hoards of street sweeping trucks clearing out the party remnants from the night before 😆TOP PHOTOGRAPHY SPOTS IN NEW ORLEANS 💥1. Exchange Alley (pictured here)2. The French Quarter (I'll call-out some specific spots below, but there are so many cute corners of this area to discover)3. Jackson Square and the St. Louis Cathedral4. Where Orleans Street and Bourbon St. meet (here you get a view of the cathedral as well)5. Frenchman Street 6. Cafe Beignet for Parisian vibes 7. Bar Marilou8. The Garden District 9. Audubon Park10. Where Royal Street and Dumaine Street meet Happy shooting!
    Would you ever guess that this is the coast of Ore Would you ever guess that this is the coast of Oregon? 🤩 SAVE THIS POST if you plan on doing an Oregon Coast road trip in the future!Here are the MOST SCENIC SPOTS you can’t miss on the northern Oregon coast:• Ecola State Park• Cannon Beach• Hug Point• Short Sand Beach • Manzanita Beach • Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint• Symons State Scenic Viewpoint• Netarts Bay (pictured) • Cape Kiwanda • Neskowin Beach • Boiler Bay • Depoe Bay • Yaquina Head • Cape Perpetua Scenic Area Am I missing any? Let me know in the comments 😄
    Welcome 👋🏼 to all the new faces around here! Welcome 👋🏼 to all the new faces around here! I had a couple Reels go viral, so I thought I would re-introduce myself for all the new friends 🙏🏻 thanks for being here! I'm Michelle 🙋🏼‍♀️I've been travel blogging for 6+ years now and have traveled to 48 countries! I was born in Miami, moved to Maine when I was 7, lived in NYC after college and have spent most of my time since in LA (when I'm not hopping around the 🌍).  The cliff notes of my story go something like this: After 7 years working in various sectors of the fashion industry, I was majorly BURNT OUT. So I saved up $30,000, started a blog, and quit my job to backpack around the world for a year.  After returning home from my trip, both my parents passed away from cancer within a 6 week period. I was just getting serious about making my blog into a full-time career and turned 30 that year. Then we all know what happened in 2020. But somehow I'm still here plugging away, continuing to make this dream of travel and freedom a reality! That’s the majorly shortened version, but I say this to show you that even with the ups and downs, and as cliché as it sounds, it's possible for you to turn your dream into your job no matter what roadblocks pop up in your way. I hope my story inspires you to keep going 🙌🏻 Now for some random fun facts 🤪: • I hate getting asked where my favorite places are because I feel like I never have a good answer—there are too many to choose from! But I usually go with Portugal, South Africa and Mexico • I'm a beach girl at heart and don't think I could ever live away from the ocean 🐚 • Pickles disgust me. Don’t ask 🤢 • My current favorite dog to follow on IG is @louthechichi 🐶 • I refuse to watch horror films ever since I was traumatized by The Poltergeist at age 11• I've been to 18 national parks + am visiting 4 new ones this summer!• Public speaking and being stuck in small spaces are my greatest fears • I’m a die-hard Rufus du Sol fan• 🍣 all day please• I have a problem buying books far faster than I can read them, but I do read every single night before bed without fail! Tell me something about you 😄
    Reflecting in nature 🌲 @getawayhouse Have you Reflecting in nature 🌲 @getawayhouse Have you heard of these tiny cabin campgrounds in the US? They have over 20 locations now 🤯 all located within 2 hours of major cities across the country. This was my 3rd time staying with Getaway and it’s always the best way to disconnect from the online world and reconnect with nature, without sacrificing comfort 🙌🏻If you want to book your own Getaway, use my code MICHELLE to take $25 off your next stay 🏡 Link in bio for my full review!
    Typically I’m a golden hour girl but I did love Typically I’m a golden hour girl but I did love how the mid-day sun lit up the ocean in Cabo in a bolder blue in the second shot. I’m curious, which time of day do you prefer from this exact spot?
    Two things: 1) I just published a blog guide with Two things:1) I just published a blog guide with all the top hikes you can’t miss in Arches National Park this spring/summer. Head to my blog (link in bio) to read before planning your upcoming road trips! 2) This babe @amyseder gets married today and I’m so honored to be part of her big day 💛 more on stories to come! 👰🏻
    My favorite luggage brand @monostravel is having o My favorite luggage brand @monostravel is having one of their biggest sales of the year for Mother’s Day and you can use my code LIVELIKEITSTHEWKND to take an ADDITIONAL 10% off all sale items 🙌🏻This is probably one of the more affordable times to snag some new Monos luggage, so run don’t walk 😉Sale ends Sunday May 8th! Some of my favorite items to snag: * The Carry-On Pro Plus in this gorgeous Rose Quartz color (pictured) * All of their packing cubes (the highest quality ones I’ve ever used) * The Check In Large size for trips when I literally need to bring everyyything 🤪

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