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December 30, 2017

The Good in 2017

December 30, 2017/
The Good in 2017

2017 has been a wild ride. I wan to take a moment and think about all of the cool, interesting, great things that happened during the year! Let's look at the good in 2017!

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December 30, 2017/ /
Africa, Milwukee, Personal - null, Story, Travel, Uncategorized, USA
2017 Recap, Africa, Canada, Positivity, Recap, USA, Year in Review
December 15, 2017

My Experience with "Happy Pizza" in Cambodia

December 15, 2017/
My Experience with "Happy Pizza" in Cambodia

Trigger Warning: This post contains references to substances not suitable for children or my parents. Let's talk "happy pizza!"

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December 15, 2017/ /
Asia, Personal - null, Story, Travel
cambodia, Happy pizza, Phnom Penh, Story, Travel, Travel Story
December 11, 2017

Odd Things I do to Save Money for a Trip

December 11, 2017/
Odd Things I do to Save Money for a Trip

I've got some tips to save for travel! I've used all of these, odd-edging-on-absurd habits I've formed over the years to build my travel funds!

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December 11, 2017/ /
Budget Travel, How To, Inspiration, Travel, Trip Planning
budget travel, save for travel, save money, save money for a trip, Travel, travelblog, travelling
December 04, 2017

The ONE Question I Always ask Locals

December 04, 2017/
The ONE Question I Always ask Locals

Looking to explore more off the beaten path travel? Ask this one simple question of a local!

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December 04, 2017/ /
Budget Travel, How To, Inspiration, Travel, Trip Planning
November 25, 2017

Exploring DUMBO with Made in Brooklyn Tours

November 25, 2017/
Exploring DUMBO with Made in Brooklyn Tours

I spent the morning exploring DUMBO with local Brooklyn expert, Dom of Made in Brooklyn Tours!

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November 25, 2017/ /
New York, Review, Story, Travel, Trip Planning, USA
Brooklyn, Made in Brooklyn, New York, New York City, NYC, Walking Tou
October 21, 2017

Hometown Tourism: Commuting can be exploring, too

October 21, 2017/
Hometown Tourism: Commuting can be exploring, too

Staying in one place is not a reason to give up an explorer mindset. Hometown tourism and seeking details can hold you over until the next travel excursion.

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October 21, 2017/ /
Boston, Budget Travel, City Guides, How To, Personal - null, Story, Travel, Uncategorized, USA
Advice, Boston, Essay, inspiration, Photo Essay, Photography, Story, Travel
September 22, 2017

Underground at Ink Block: Boston's new art park

September 22, 2017/
Underground at Ink Block: Boston's new art park

Underground at Ink Block is Boston's coolest art park- filled with murals, community space, and and parking. Who knew a highway underpass could be so cool?!

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September 22, 2017/ /
Boston, Budget Travel, City Guides, Review, Travel, Trip Planning, USA
Advice, Boston, budget travel, Massachusetts, Mural, Outdoors, Photography, Recap, Reviews, street art, tips, Travel, Travel Guide, Underground at Ink Block, urban park, USA Travel
September 07, 2017

Post Travel Blues: 5 Stages of Returning from a Trip

September 07, 2017/
Post Travel Blues: 5 Stages of Returning from a Trip

Returning from a trip is not easy. Jetlag and catching upon work emails are physical hurdles, but what about the emotional impact and the post travel blues?

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September 07, 2017/ /
Budget Travel, How To, Personal - null, Story, Travel, Trip Planning
Advice, budget travel, How To, Planning, Reality, Stories, tips, Travel
August 11, 2017

Bully Hill Vineyard: Grapes, greenery, and a very famous goat

August 11, 2017/
Bully Hill Vineyard: Grapes, greenery, and a very famous goat

Seeking wine-country in the eastern half of the US? The Finger Lakes Region is home to many- including the renowned Bully Hill Vineyard!

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August 11, 2017/ /
Inspiration, Review, Story, Travel, Trip Planning, Uncategorized, USA
Bully Hill Vineyard, Finger Lakes, Hammondsport, History, Keuka Lake, New York, Wine, Wine Tasting, Winery
July 29, 2017

10 Asian Destinations I Loved (Plus 3 I Didn't)

July 29, 2017/
10 Asian Destinations I Loved (Plus 3 I Didn't)

With so many great places, it's hard to widdle down the list of top Asian destinations to only 10. Let's explore some of my favorites (and least favorites)

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July 29, 2017/ /
Asia, Travel
Asia, cambodia, China, hong kong, international travel, japan, Korea, macau, singapore, taiwan, thailand, Travel, vietnam
July 06, 2017

Announcement: My Next BIG Trip

July 06, 2017/
Announcement: My Next BIG Trip

The big announcement: I'm about to start a BIG 365-day trip - but where?

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July 06, 2017/ /
Inspiration, Travel, Trip Planning, Uncategorized
Fun, Travel
June 15, 2017

What's so good about Milwaukee's Good City Brewing?

June 15, 2017/
What's so good about Milwaukee's Good City Brewing?

Milwaukee has no shortage of breweries - so what is that that makes Good City Brewing so good? So good, in fact, that I went twice during a 4-day stay!

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June 15, 2017/ /
Milwukee, Review, Story
Beer, Bewery, Foodie, Good City Brewing, Milwaukee, Wanderful, Wisconsin, WITS
May 28, 2017

What You See When You Walk: London

May 28, 2017/
What You See When You Walk: London

London has lots to do. If you're focused on zipping between tourist sites, you might miss the wonderful tings that make LDN unique. Easy fix: waking!

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May 28, 2017/ /
England, Europe, Uncategorized
England, London, Travel Guide, Travel Story, Walking Tour
May 06, 2017

An Afternoon Experiencing Milwaukee's Craft Breweries and Cocktails

May 06, 2017/
An Afternoon Experiencing Milwaukee's Craft Breweries and Cocktails

What's better than one craft brewery? Four! Throw in a few craft distilleries for fun and you've got an afternoon well-spent with Milwaukee Food Tours!

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May 06, 2017/ /
City Guides, Milwukee, Review, Story, Travel, USA
Beer, Brewery, Craft brewery, Distillery, Milwaukee, WITS17, Women in Travel Summit
April 15, 2017

So you're going to Milwaukee?

April 15, 2017/
So you're going to Milwaukee?

I'm heading to Milwaukee for the Women in Travel Summit! While not my first choice, after a research and mapping, I'm really excited for my visit!

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April 15, 2017/ /
City Guides, Milwukee, Travel, Trip Planning, USA
budget travel, Conference, Milwaukee, Trip, USA Travel, Wisconsin, WITS, Women in Travel Summit
March 30, 2017

7 Items for Every Traveler's Day Bag

March 30, 2017/
7 Items for Every Traveler's Day Bag

Putting a little through into packing your day bag can save you stress and money when exploring a new place. What do YOU put on your priority packing list?

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March 30, 2017/ /
How To, Travel, Trip Planning, Uncategorized
backpack, budget travel, Packing, Travel, Trip Planning
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