One of the biggest draws of traveling to Europe, especially for Americans I find, is the charm. The old world architecture and penchant for attractive cafes and storefronts instead of the big chain stores…
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After my experience spending one day in Tallinn, Estonia thanks to a day cruise from Helsinki on the Tallink Silja, I instantly regretted having so little time. Tallinn is definitely a destination I want…
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Whether you’re planning a trip to Ljubljana, Slovenia or are just trying to get inspiration for your next adventure, let these photos allow your imagination to run wild. Ljubljana is Slovenia’s capital city and…
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Ljubljana was the first stop on my recent Slovenia road trip, and I have to say the city really took me by surprise. For one, I wasn’t expecting it to be so photogenic. The…
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If you read about my journey to learning Spanish with Rosetta Stone, then you know I’ve been using their language learning program since last spring before my trip to Oaxaca, Mexico. I’ve tried improving…
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When I was younger, buying stylish luggage was one of those things that always fell into the “someday” category. I’d receive beat up hand-me-down suitcases from family members, but never wanted to pull the…
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Slovenia is the most underrated destination I visited this year — but not only that, it’s probably my favorite place I visited as well. That said, I wanted to focus this post on giving…
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Thailand is known the world over for its delicious cuisine, and all my friends know that it’s one of my favorite go-to delivery orders when I’m back home from trips. If you plan on…
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Since moving back to Los Angeles, I’ve been seeking out easy escapes that I can access on a weekend whim or mid-week if the mood strikes. Packing up for a flight is seeming less…
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If you’re interested in traveling somewhere that looks like a 3D painting, has a variety of activities and landscapes and isn’t overrun by tourists, then a trip to Slovenia should be next on your…
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Prague might just be the most beautiful European city I’ve visited to date. Yep, I stand behind that statement. And it’s funny because Prague was a last minute add-on to my recent two and…
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Palm-lined streets and pavement so hot you could fry an egg on ’em. Welcome to Palm Springs, an oasis of pool parties, Mid-Century Modern architecture and plenty of design savvy smack dab in the…
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Joshua Tree has become one of my favorite escapes from Los Angeles. Just two and a half hours drive outside of the city, it truly feels like stepping into another universe where the landscapes…
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This post is brought to you by Orbitz. While this was a sponsored opportunity, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. I’ve always been a boutique hotel girl, through and through. There’s…
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There is a shortlist of things I never travel without — and one of those travel essentials is a re-usable water bottle. In this post I wanted to share my favorite brand that I’ve…
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During all my four and a half years in total calling California home, I can’t quite believe that I never made it up the Northern California coast past San Francisco — until now that…
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One of the reasons why I decided to settle back in LA this year and attempt to slow down a bit on travel was to get my health in check. There isn’t anything really…
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Despite the bad rap it sometimes gets, Mexico is one of my all-time favorite countries and one that I plan to return to over and over again. There is just so much to be…
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Want to live out your most magical Bali fantasies while staying in the some of the world’s top luxury villas — without the price tag? Thought so. The charming Balinese neighborhood of Canggu is…
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Rome has to be one of the most beautiful cities in Europe — hell, perhaps even the world. I had visited this Italian city on a whirlwind trip with family as a kid, but…
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When I made the decision to join my friend Betty of NoMoon Travel on a trip to Norway in the middle of December, the chance to see the Northern Lights for the first time…
