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I’m 39+…..
What a bummer to have a big birthday during a pandemic. I refused to let the year of travel restrictions get in the way of celebrating turning 40. I flew into Las Vegas, NV and stayed at one of my favorite resorts just off the strip. It’s called Tahiti Village, and I stay there through […]
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Best Ice Cream Ever?
Run, do not walk. There is a cute little ice cream shop in the Nyhavn neighborhood of Copenhagen. I do not know what kind of magic they sprinkle into their ice cream, but it was the best I’ve ever had. It could have been situational, seeing as my first 6 hours in the city I […]
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Staying in Jail along the Bourbon Trail
Alright ya’ll, even if you’re not into drinking, there is something for everyone along Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail. The Trail is comprised of 18 distilleries and the official website contains everything you’ll need to make this an epic adventure. They even help you make good responsible decisions by having drivers available to help you arrive and […]
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From Blowing Bubbles to Blown Glass. A Weekend in Seattle
Oh Seattle, what a great city in the Pacific Northwest. I’ve spend a few weekends in Seattle and here are some of my highlights. Gum Wall: When in Seattle…ok, yes, this is disgusting, and sad to see such disrespect for property. Did it stop me from blowing one last bubble and adding to the wall? […]
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My favorite travel influencers
Kara and Nate Kara and Nate are my OG travel influencers. I’ve been following their adventures for years. Kara’s personality and love for life and food keep you smiling throughout their videos. She could literally make friends anywhere! I love that they are willing to try any crazy adventure. Since they now have more than […]
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My 4 step travel planning guide
Choose a Destination/Book a flight This is an interesting phase for me. I can be so incredibly random with my choices sometimes. Often my trips are planned around events, festivals, certain times of year to avoid being a grumpy butt in hot weather, Ed Sheeran concerts…the list goes on. The beautiful part of social media […]
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Kentucky Derby
When I was in college, I worked as a waitress at a harness race track. Every year, the busiest day of the year was Derby Day. People got all dressed up, wore fancy hats, drank a lot, and spent a lot. It was a huge party. I knew that someday I would get to the […]
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Finding my True Self…in Sedona
Many of us have had a point in our lives where we are lost, not sure of which path to take, not sure of our life purpose. We sometimes lose the motivation and drive to better ourselves. We feel stuck. Summer 2021 was that time for me. The pandemic took away my escape, travel. Sure, […]
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(The) North Pole and Fairbanks, AK
When I left you last, we had just spent the first half of our Alaskan Adventure watching the ceremonial start and official re-start of the 50th Iditarod. We had a great stay at an adorable cabin on Great Lake, then headed north to Fairbanks. If you travel north on the Parks Highway (the only highway […]
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The Last Great Race…The Iditarod
Alaska, The Last Frontier, is also home to the Last Great Race, the Iditarod. The Iditarod is a 1000 mile sled dog race held the first Sunday in March from Willow to Nome every year. Teams are comprised of 14 fluff nuggets, a musher and all the gear they will need to trek through remote […]
Never Stop Exploring
Wanderlust Kel 