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The Grand Canyon is intimidating by itself. I don’t need to convince anyone of how amazing yet terrifying this place can be. I never thought I was 'rugged' enough to raft the Grand Canyon. I realized I am. Photo credit: Mountain Mindful Photography/Cas Taylor Now, looking at photos, it seems unreal. Each morning, our group …
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The best travel memories are often with people you met on a trip or your travel partner. Sometimes the travel location doesn’t matter as much as the people on your trip. Past the iconic sites of cities like Washington DC, Madrid or London glamorized by Instagram, there are the everyday struggles of travel. From language …
Until recently, I thought I traveled to see the sites, eat new food and meet new people. Now, I know I travel because of one main thing: control. Sure, call me ‘type A’ or a control freak (which could be good or bad depending on your perspective) but for the days where I feel like …
Coming from the United States, New Zealand is an expensive trip for me. But as per usual (or always), I want the most expensive item on the shelf or trip to take. I went back and forth on whether or not I should go to NZ when I could go to Europe twice or even …
When I plan a trip and need to make some airline purchases, my beautiful ability to overanalyze sometimes get in the way. Below, find a compilation of the thoughts I am having while trying to plan my next trip. For my fellow overthinkers, let's revel in our awesomeness and enjoy. For everyone else, please be …
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I have never been a fan of New Year’s Eve. It is an overrated holiday in my opinion. But this year I tried something different. In my experience, every time I bought a sparkly dress and made plans with friends to go out, I always spent too much money on drinks and cover charge, was …
Savannah, Georgia, is a beautiful city and I would suggest it to anyone who wants a taste of the South or a eye-opening glimpse of American history. The architecture, old mansions, small squares with benches and cobble stone streets remind me of an era we don't always remember in the US. I felt like I …
I have not been motivated to write on my blog for awhile. Well, basically since I returned to the US after coming back to Florida after returning from Spain. I have started a new job, crashed with friends, bought a new car (such an adult now!), and spent time with people I haven’t in months …
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When I first came to Spain, I was unfamiliar with Spanish geography and culture. I thought bulls, tapas and sangria encapsulated all that I needed to know about Spain—but man, was I wrong. I currently am in based in Zaragoza, Spain, about 2-3 hours north of Madrid (depending if you travel by bus or …
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