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The Best Ireland Adventures: 22 Things You Need on Your Emerald Isle Bucket List

Adventure Travel, Beach Trips and Ideas, Europe, Ireland, Near & Far, Outdoor Adventures, Uncategorized, Water, Yolo Bucket List Experiences
Ireland Adventures in the Emerald Isle. Courtesy of Blarney Castle and Gardens (left), © 2022 Rob Durston (bottom) Ireland is on many a bucket list for its magical beauty and appeal, with Americans constantly romanticizing the lush landscapes,…
September 29, 2022
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The Best Getaway Less Than an Hour from Denver

Colorado, Denver, North America, Road Trips and Weekend Getaways, Spa, Uncategorized, USA, Weekend Guides
Monarch Casino Resort Spa offers a luxurious mountain getaway just 45 minutes from Denver. Content Produced in Partnership with Monarch Casino Resort Spa It has free live entertainment, great food available 24-hours a day, a luxurious…
July 26, 2022
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Providence is the Idyllic East Coast Escape of Your Dreams

Foodie Travel Experiences, Near & Far, North America, Rhode Island, Road Trips and Weekend Getaways, Things to Do, Uncategorized, USA, Water, Weekend Guides
Things to Do in Providence RI will surprise you and show you why it's one of my favorite secret cities. Very few places get me to think, “I could live here.” Even fewer leave me saying, “More people need to know about this place,”…
July 11, 2022
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A Magical, Mysterious Off-the-Grid Getaway to Caddo Lake in East Texas

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Caddo Lake Texas got me 400K TikTik views by people saying, "Where the F is that?" Have you heard of Caddo Lake? It's a largely unexplored and unknown east Texas treasure. The largest naturally formed lake in Texas and the largest bald…
July 10, 2022
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The 7 Best Things to Do in Casper Wyoming

Near & Far, North America, Outdoor Adventures, Road Trips and Weekend Getaways, Things to Do, USA, Weekend Guides, Wyoming
Cowgirl up because things to do in Casper Wyoming are wild. Located just about in the middle of the state, Casper’s the second largest town in Wyoming and a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. With easy access to hiking, biking, world-class…
June 6, 2022
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A Bucket List Train Trip on The Rocky Mountaineer US Through the Great American West

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The Rocky Mountaineer US is a bucket list worthy train trip through the American West. Content Produced in Partnership with the Rocky Mountaineer I've always been fascinated by trains. They offer a romanticized way to travel that harkens…
April 30, 2022
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Houston Chinatown Restaurant Guide: The Ultimate Bellaire Food Guide, Where to Eat in Asia Town

Foodie Travel Experiences, Near & Far, North America, Restaurants, Texas, USA
Houston Chinatown restaurants are a feast for your eyes... and stomach If you're like me and could eat some version of Asian food every day of your life, Houston is heaven. In the most ethnically diverse city in America, it should come as…
April 24, 2022
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An Unexpected Wellness Retreat in Wine Country

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If you're looking for things to do in Sonoma beyond the wineries... I got you. Content Produced in Partnership with Sonoma County Tourism After much cautious optimism that 2022 would finally be the year to tip the scales back in the right…
March 13, 2022
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2021: Largely A Continuation of 2020 with Some New Curveballs

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Many people (myself included) went into 2021 cautiously optimistic that anything had to be better than the dumpster fire of 2020, and I think for most, it just ended up being more of the same. 2021 was a rollercoaster of false hope…
December 5, 2021
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9 Best US Beach Towns You’ve Never Heard Of and Haven’t Thought to Visit — Until Now

Beach Trips and Ideas, Near & Far, North America, Outdoor Adventures, Road Trips and Weekend Getaways, Summer Travel, USA, Water, Winter Travel
The best beach towns USA may surprise you: they're not even all on the coast. Ella Fitzgerald is constantly reminding us of how easy the livin’ is in summertime while the Beach Boys explain just how good the vibrations can be in the USA…
October 24, 2021
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When my third grade teacher told me I should be a writer, I laughed because that was so basic. After all, my best friend was aspiring to be a princess. Lo and behold, 20 years later, here I am, biting my tongue.

A Chicago native, a Denverite by choice, an accidental Texan, and now in Kansas City, I've made it my mission to see as much of the world as possible because life is short, but sweet for certain. Thanks for following the (mis)adventures.

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