Putting the SEA in Seattle

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If you would’ve told me a month ago I’d be on a boat in the dead of winter in the Pacific Northwest, I wouldn’t have believed you, but here we are. Having grown up on the lake, I’ve been a water baby since birth and even lifeguarded for six years. It seemed like Seattle and I were destined to be soul mates.

22 Things That Surprised Me About New Zealand

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Before we get into the nitty gritty, let’s make one thing clear: I was obsessed with New Zealand before I ever stepped foot on the island. It had been #1 on my bucket list for years, but I had put off visiting because I didn’t think I had…

The Truth About Going on a Yacht Week in Croatia

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It’s rare I take vacations with friends these days, but the stars aligned and four (very busy and hard to plan) girls from across the US met up for Yacht Week Croatia, sailing from Dubrovnik to Split across the dazzling…

NZ: It’s Not You, It’s Me

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This is hard to write. So hard in fact, that I’ve been putting it off for a month. It’s like that relationship you know isn’t going anywhere, but drag out solely because it’s easier than having that awkward conversation. Much…

Wait…Why Don’t I Live in Cali Again?

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This week, I was blessed to spend some time in SoCal and explore the beautiful beach city of Redondo Beach. While I've been to LA plenty of times, this little gem just miles from LAX was new to me. It's a town stuck in a time capsule,…

My Obsession with Israel and Why Everyone Should Visit a “War Zone”

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In honor of my mom going to Israel for her 60th birthday (I couldn’t be more excited for her!), here’s a small tribute to the country outside of America I’ve spent the most time in and the only other place I've felt at home…

9 Pictures You Won’t Believe are Bosnia

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One of the most overlooked countries in Europe, Bosnia isn’t on too many people’s travel radars. But this tiny country has a lot of heart both literally and figuratively, as the landmass is in fact, shaped like a heart. It's also a…

The Best Weekend Getaways from Denver for Mountains, Hot Springs, and Supreme Southwest Adventure

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I've said plenty of times that people don't live in Colorado for Denver, they live there for easy access to the mountains and as a base for adventure. While I love playing in the city, there's nothing like getting outside, traversing nature…

5 Ways Turkey is Actually Better than Greece

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For my most recent escapades across the Aegean Sea, while the Greek Islands were what I was looking forward to the most, Turkey was the place that really surprised me. Istanbul quickly climbed my list of favorite destinations and now holds…

The Good, The Bad, and the Super Weird in Japan

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It's no secret that Japan is quirky. In fact, they own it. With themed cafes and WTF foods to the crazy toilets, being bizarre seems to be part of the attraction. Here are some of the weird things to see in Japan and Tokyo. The Good…