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  • Staying at the Alila Ubud in Bali, Indonesia
    Accommodation Indonesia Travel

    The Alila Ubud: A Beautiful Jungle Hotel in Bali with Epic Pool Views

    From the moment we turned off the main road, onto the private drive weaving through the rice paddies and palm trees that leads to Alila Ubud, I knew we were about to enter an…

  • How to Spend 24 Hours in London: A Walking Tour Through the City's Coolest Spots
    England Itineraries Travel

    How to Spend 24 Hours in London: A Walking Tour Through the City’s Coolest Spots

    London is one of my favorite cities in the world — in fact, I actually lived there for a summer of studies back in 2007 which I sometimes forget because it seems like an…

  • Kicking Off Summer in Bali with Athleta
    Asia Favorite Products Indonesia Travel

    Kicking Off Summer in Bali with Athleta

    This post was sponsored by Athleta, but as always, all my opinions are my own and I would never promote anything I don’t freaking love.  When Athleta first approached me to work on this…

  • Where To Go On Safari Near Cape Town: Gondwana Game Reserve
    Accommodation Africa South Africa

    Where To Go On Safari Near Cape Town: Gondwana Game Reserve

    During the process of planning my trip to Cape Town, I knew I wanted to try and find a way to go on safari but didn’t necessarily have the time or budget to fly…

  • 15 Essential Travel Apps You Need For Your Next Trip
    Travel Travel Tips

    15 Essential Travel Apps You Need For Your Next Trip

    In this day and age, it’s hard to imagine crisscrossing the globe without the assistance of technology and the many mobile apps that provide efficiency in everything from navigation to communication. In fact, there…

  • Travel Playlist: Sounds of Africa
    Africa Playlists South Africa Travel

    Travel Playlist: Sounds of Africa

    I’m so excited to be sharing this playlist that I’ve been putting together since my trip to South Africa. These songs became my life soundtrack over the course of the 10 days that I…

  • A Guide to Visiting Tokyo for the First Time
    Asia Japan Travel Travel Tips

    A Guide to Visiting Tokyo for the First Time (And My Very First Solo Trip)!

    I’ll be honest and admit that I was a little apprehensive visiting Japan for the first time. For starters, this was going to be my very first time flying solo across the world to…

  • The Weekend Guide: What to do in Virginia Beach
    Travel USA Virginia

    The Weekend Guide: What to do in Virginia Beach

    If you’re from the United States and contemplating an easy weekend getaway, then Virginia Beach needs to be on your radar. With a wide variety of activities on offer, from beach days, brunch hopping…

  • Why a Weekend Getaway in Virginia Beach Needs to be on Your Travel to Do List
    Travel USA Virginia

    Why a Weekend Getaway in Virginia Beach Needs to be on Your Travel to Do List

    When it comes to exploring destinations close to home, I could admittedly be much better about expanding my horizons. It’s all too easy to fall into the trap of feeling that “getting away” only…

  • The Best Views in Cape Town For Epic Photos
    Africa Photography South Africa Travel

    The Best Views in Cape Town For Epic Photos

    If there’s one thing that stands out about Cape Town against all of the other cities I’ve visited, it’s the epic views. It seems that no matter which way you look in this South…

  • 7 Awesome Podcasts for Creators To Inspire You On Your Travels
    Inspiration Travel

    7 Awesome Podcasts for Creators To Inspire You On Your Travels

    Whether I’m traveling by plane, automobile or on foot, podcasts are my favorite way to not only pass the time but also feel like I’m learning something in the process. Whether it be tips…

  • Travel More Sustainably: 5 Easy Tips to Implement on Your Next Trip - Photography by @elanaloo + elanaloo.com + derivecollective.com
    Travel Travel Tips

    Travel More Sustainably: 5 Easy Tips to Implement on Your Next Trip

    Aloha! I’m honored to be sharing my insight here on Michelle’s blog about traveling (and living) more consciously and sustainably. I am Elana – a photographer, educator and the writer behind elanaloo.com where I share my travel adventures,…

  • Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Mosque
    Middle East United Arab Emirates

    Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Mosque

    Visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a must during any trip to Abu Dhabi or other nearby locations in the UAE. It’s one of the largest mosques in the world — and in…

  • The Top Things to do in Abu Dhabi on a 1 Day Stopover
    Itineraries Middle East Travel United Arab Emirates

    The Top Things to do in Abu Dhabi on a 1 Day Stopover

    Stopovers are hands down one of my favorite ways to maximize an airline ticket. Not only does a stopover break up the trip to cut down on exhaustion, but it also allows you to…

  • Packing Essentials for Any Destination: 27 Things I Never Travel Without
    Favorite Products Travel

    Packing Essentials for Any Destination: 27 Things I Never Travel Without

    Over the last two plus years of straight travel, packing, unpacking, and seemingly continuing the cycle for eternity, you could say I’ve developed a go-to list of items that I simply don’t travel without.…

  • A Complete Guide To Tulum: Mexico's Most Stylish Beach Getaway
    Mexico North America Travel Travel Guides

    A Complete Guide To Tulum: Mexico’s Most Stylish Beach Getaway

    After spending one blissful week in the ultra chic beach town of Tulum, I completely understand now why tourism is booming here (and is only on the rise). Sure Tulum is beautiful, but so are many…

  • How to Decide Where to Stay in Tulum, Mexico
    Accommodation Mexico North America Travel

    How to Decide Where to Stay in Tulum, Mexico

    Of many recent travels, one of my favorite destinations has been exploring Quintana Roo’s chicest beach getaway, Tulum, Mexico. But while my lengthy research of the area paid off in the end, I was initially…

  • 13 Stylish Riads in Marrakech to Book for Your Next Stay
    Accommodation Africa Morocco Travel

    13 Stylish Riads in Marrakech to Book for Your Next Stay

    There are places you travel to that have little documentation of how to get there, where to stay and other important details you need as a traveler. And then there’s Marrakech. When it comes…

  • How Riviera Maya's Unico 20°87° Hotel is Completely Redefining the Term
    Accommodation Mexico North America Travel

    How Riviera Maya’s Unico 20°87° Hotel is Completely Redefining the Term “All-Inclusive”

    I want to be honest with you about something. And that something is that I’ve never been a big fan of all-inclusives — whether that be a cruise, beach resort or even the local buffet…

  • 10 Things You Need to Know Before Buying into the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
    Digital Nomad Lifestyle Travel

    10 Things You Need to Know Before Buying into the Digital Nomad Lifestyle

    It seems like every time I go browsing on the internet these days (and let’s be honest, that’s like every day…multiple times a day), the term “digital nomad” is everywhere. What was once a moniker…

  • A Foodie's Complete Restaurant Guide to Tulum
    Food + Drink Mexico North America Travel

    A Foodie’s Complete Restaurant Guide to Tulum

    If you’re a foodie at heart, then I can guarantee one thing: you’ll LOVE visiting Tulum. This place is a paradise for food lovers, and even after a full week of eating my way…

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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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