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    35 Small Businesses to Shop For Travel + Design Lovers (Gift Guide)

    December 8, 2020

    Over the years along my travels and during the many hours I’ve spent getting lost on Instagram (it is my job, right?), I’ve fallen in love with so many small brands, businesses and artists–many…

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    The Most Stylish Travel Gifts For Her – UPDATED 2020 Gift Guide

    December 7, 2020

    I love creating my annual gift guide around this time each year because I get to not only share some of the best products for travel lovers I’ve come across in the year prior,…

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    Best Budget Travel Insurance: World Nomads vs. SafetyWing Comparison

    December 4, 2020

    Often in the planning stages of our upcoming trips, there’s a lot of romanticism that happens around the epic adventures we imagine having and the beautiful memories we’ll make in the process. It’s all…

  • Rolling grape vines at the Buttonwood Vineyard in Santa Ynez Valley, one of the best wine regions in California
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    Road Tripping Through 3 of the Best Wine Regions in California

    November 25, 2020

    Breaking down my complete itinerary through three of California's best wine regions: Temecula Valley, Santa Ynez and Santa Maria Valley! …

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    Death Valley’s Top Things to Do on an Epic Weekend Getaway

    October 24, 2020

    Death Valley is a place that everyone should see at least once in their lifetime. Sitting right on the border of California and Nevada, the park features some of the most varied and unique…

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    The Online Business Bundle: Is It Worth It? All The Details Here

    October 3, 2020

    If I could credit one thing for getting me to where I am today with my blog it would be my willingness to keep learning. Hands down. The business of blogging is constantly changing…

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    Just Launched: Live Like it’s the Weekend Travel Photography Prints Are Here!

    September 22, 2020

    Launching a collection of fine art travel photography prints is something I’ve been wanting to do for awhile now, which is why I’m honored and thrilled to announce that Live Like it’s the Weekend…

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    The Best Fall Destinations in the US (According To Travel Bloggers)

    September 12, 2020

    These epic fall destinations in the United States, recommended by travel bloggers, will have you dreaming up your next getaway to take in all the fall foliage and fresh fall air. …

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    A Local’s Mongolia Itinerary for First Timers (and Why it Needs to Be on Your Bucket List)

    September 4, 2020

    This insider's guide to Mongolia from guest contributor, Breanna Wilson, shares all her top tips from her time living in Mongolia. …

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    What It’s Really Like Staying at the Getaway House LA (Review)

    September 3, 2020

    A few months into the current pandemic I was feeling equally terrified to do anything, yet completely desperate to do anything. I’m willing to bet you can relate. If you told me bungee jumping…

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    The Complete Travel Guide to California (From a Local)!

    August 20, 2020

    This epic local's travel guide to California covers everything to make planning your trip a breeze -- from packing tips and best time to go, to road trip ideas and much more.…

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    Yesterday April 5th would have been my mom's 71st Yesterday April 5th would have been my mom's 71st birthday. And while it's a day that I love to celebrate her, it's also a day that kicks off a 2 month series of reminders of some of the hardest years of my life. April 5 - My mom's birthdayApril 10 - Anniversary of my dad's deathApril 20 - My dad's birthday May 9 - Mother's day May 23 - Anniversary of my mom's death All of my most painful memories wrapped into a tight little bow of 48 days. I guess I'm lucky that I'm not overly triggered by dates. I tend to get more emotional over things like movies or books with child/parent relationships or being at weddings, where I'm reminded of the moments I will never get to have. But every year I try to rebrand these dates and focus on what I can do–and that is hold space for all the beautiful memories, keep their spirit alive and celebrate how lucky I was for 30 years of my life. I'm curious, for those that have also experienced grief, are memorable dates particularly hard for you? Do you do something special or specific to work through those dates or give homage to your loved ones? I know everyone experiences grief differently and I'd love to know what works for you πŸ’› Photo: @travelfreak
    Have you ever had your online data hacked or stole Have you ever had your online data hacked or stolen?! #ad Since starting my business in 2016, I've worked remotely from over 20 countries and countless hotels and cafes, constantly tapping into random WIFI networks all over the world. Unfortunately, this means I've potentially exposed myself to unsecure networks and cyber security threats on a pretty regular basis. It might not be the sexiest topic when it comes to travel, but here's your friendly reminder that protecting yourself from identity theft is super important if you run most of your life online (or work in an online business like me)–and that's where @nortonsecurity comes in. They're the leading consumer cyber security brand with over 50 million customers worldwide 🀯 and I'm excited to be partnering with them to share how you can keep your information protected πŸ™ŒπŸ» Here are a few quick tips: 🌟 Choose secure passwords: Having basic passwords or using the same one repeatedly is no bueno. Make sure your passwords are STRONG to keep your info SAFE. 🌟 Set aside time regularly to maintain good cyber hygiene– ie. scanning for viruses and updating operating systems to lower your risk of data breaches. 🌟 Invest in a service like @nortonsecurity which is a "set it and forget it" type software that will consistently operate in the background to protect your data from advanced online threats. Visit the link in my bio to learn more about Norton 360's services and read more of their helpful tips about how you can better keep your information safe 🌏
    Happy Easter! 🐰 Unfortunately I won't be part Happy Easter! 🐰 Unfortunately I won't be participating in any Easter festivities this year because I'm finally coming out the other side of a bad case of strep. It's been a rough week to say the least, but I'm just thankful it wasn't covid πŸ™πŸ»πŸ™πŸ» It's funny, because the week leading up to starting to feel sick I kept having these recurring thoughts of burnout. I was feeling extremely unmotivated and unfocused and my brain kept telling myself: you need a break. You need a break. Naturally, I didn't listen πŸ˜… And BAM. I got so sick that I barely had energy to do anything other than nap or lay horizontal on my couch with a show on or book in hand. To be honest, I can't remember the last time I let myself veg like this for even a full day. Since last Wednesday, I've maybe checked my email once a day, done absolutely zero work-related duties, I've finished 2 books, caught up on the latest season of This is Us, started Ginny & Georgia (at your guys' urging) and watched the new WeWork documentary yesterday (fascinating 🀯), among others. Normally I would beat myself up over this for doing "nothing", but sometimes "nothing" is just what our body needs. This definitely wasn't the tropical beach vacation I was really envisioning as a break from burnout, but ya know, it'll do for now πŸ€ͺ This is just a reminder that if your body is telling you it's time for a break, maybe go into this upcoming week a little bit gentler. Carve out some time to do absolutely nothing for a little while. Remember, the rest is needed to do the work. πŸ“ @seven.arches, Joshua TreeWearing: @spell + @cocobellesandals + @ashapateldesigns
    Memories from last fall on a wine country road tri Memories from last fall on a wine country road trip through California. Where are my fellow wine lovers at? 🍷 πŸ™‹πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ Do you have a favorite brand or varietal you’ve been drinking lately? I’ve been loving @foxenwines Pinot Noir and the Chardonnay from @breadandbutterwines 🀩 @visitcalifornia
    As travel starts to open up again, where is the fi As travel starts to open up again, where is the first place you plan on flying to? I’ve never been one for the typical sit-on-a-beach-and-do-nothing type vacation, but I’m not gonna lie, that’s sounding pretty blissful to me after the last year 😁 πŸ“Tulum, Mexico @papayaplayaproject
    Highlight of the last week: Being a tourist in my Highlight of the last week: Being a tourist in my own city πŸ€“ Did a little staycation in Silverlake and took my new Metro Backpack by @monostravel along for the ride. If you're looking for a sleek work backpack or travel carry-on, this is such a good one. It's made from water-resistant vegan leather, has a million organizational compartments (even a waterproof one for things like gym clothes), AND it zips completely open to lay flat for easy packing and accessibility, which I feel like is a rare feature to find in a backpack πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ» Should I do a more in depth look at the bag for you on stories?! #monostravel #journeyon #travelmindfully #treadlightly
    Where the sand meets the sea 🌊 ✨ Wanted to s Where the sand meets the sea 🌊 ✨ Wanted to say thank you to everyone for your thoughtful and heartfelt comments on my post yesterday. Posts like that might feel exhausting but they’re always worth it when I get to connect with you on a deeper level. I never want this to be a place where I’m talking *at* you. I want to be having a conversation *with* you πŸ’› Thanks for being here
    One of the side effects of grief that I didn't see One of the side effects of grief that I didn't see coming was that it would silence me in a lot of ways. Showing up here for a community, often strangers takes emotional energy, and losing both of my parents in such a short span of time stripped me of all the energy I felt I had for a long time. There's still many days where I go to post a caption on Instagram and I just don't know what to say. The overwhelm engulfs me. I feel exhausted from the emotional pain, the endless hours I've spent expelling tears over the last 4 years. Don't get me wrong, things have gotten a lot better during this time, but much of the exhaustion still lingers. For anyone who has experienced extreme grief and loss of loved ones, maybe you can relate to this...maybe you can't. For some people, I know this kind of pain can fuel them to speak their truth. If I'm being honest, it left me at a loss for words. I didn't want to feel pressured to say anything, to bring people into the private sides of my life that felt like dark shadows. As an introvert, showing up publicly in this job at this time has been especially challenging. This is something I've been struggling with for awhile now and have never really known how to put into words. But I thought maybe some of you who have experienced pain and trauma in their life can understand. It can be a lot. I just wanted to say I so appreciate those of you who have stuck around, who do interact, who do pop into my DMs. I love getting to know all of you and it's these interactions and one on one connections that keep me going πŸ’›

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