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The 6 Best Hiking Trails Near NYC
Even though I grew up near the Smoky Mountains, I didn’t really discover how much I love hiking until I moved to the Pacific Northwest. It was probably one of those “you never see the touristy things in your own hometown” situation. When I lived in Seattle, it seemed like I went hiking every other weekend. The trails were gorgeous and unlike anything I’d seen before. Once I sold my car and moved to NYC, I initially put my love of hiking on hold. But after a few years of exploring via public transportation plus the pandemic keeping me closer to home, I realized there are some excellent trails near…
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The 5 Best Hiking Trails in Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is a breathtaking protected area in coastal Maine. From ocean views to wooded trails, the variety of this park is incredible. But, with more than 150 miles of hiking trails in Acadia National Park, it can be challenging to know where to start exploring. I fell in love with Acadia last year and I quickly decided it needed to become an annual trip. There is so much to do- like biking on carriage roads, sampling popovers at the Jordan Pond House and watching the sunrise at Cadillac Mountain. But, my absolute favorite thing about Acadia are the hikes. In this post, I’m diving into my top five…
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Disney World Virtual Tour: The Ultimate AT HOME Itinerary
Need a bit of Disney magic right now? You and me both! Why don’t we take a Disney World Virtual Tour? Sure, it’s not the same as physically going to the parks. But this is the best we can do right now and I’ll take it. As I mentioned in my last Virtual Travel post, feel free to use this itinerary as a guide or a starting point for your own creativity. I’m definitely not encouraging you to run out to the store to gather the supplies I mention below. See what you already have that you can work with or use this to plan ahead for your next grocery…
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Virtual Travel: 5 Itineraries To Help You Explore the World From the Comfort of Your Home
As an avid traveler, it’s tough to accept that I’ll be staying at home for the foreseeable future. I’ve struggled with this quarantine, but I also recognize that staying home is the right move and the greatest act of love I can show right now. Although I can’t physically travel the world at the moment, I don’t want to stop exploring or learning. It’s not quite the same, but with a bit of creativity, there are ways to experience the joys of travel from home. Last weekend, I planned a virtual travel day to Italy. Sure, it was a bit silly, but my husband and I had a ton of…
