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18 Unique Things to Do in Washington DC
Washington DC is quickly becoming one of my favorite cities for a weekend getaway. It’s an easy trip from NYC, there’s always something new to explore, and it’s actually a pretty good city for budget travelers. I took a weekend trip to DC earlier this year for the Cherry Blossom 5k and I was reminded again just how much I love this city. The flowers were in peak bloom, I tried some new-to-me restaurants, and I spent time in multiple museums that I’d never visited before. DC is a heavy hitter when it comes to sightseeing. Of course, there’s the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and the White House. And if…
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I Made It To All 50 States
For as long as I can remember I’ve had a goal to visit every US state before I turned 30. Between 2 cross-country road trips, carefully planned weekend getaways, my honeymoon to Alaska, and so many other adventures I finally accomplished this goal in 2022. Well, I accomplished it with a slight asterisk. My 30th birthday was in April 2022. At the beginning of the year, I just needed to visit Hawaii and had a trip planned for February 2022. I’d already canceled one Hawaii trip in 2020 due to the pandemic and was really looking forward to making my dream a reality. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out that way…
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10 Fun Things to do This Thanksgiving in NYC
Thanksgiving might be my favorite time of year in New York. Yes, mostly because it kicks off the Christmas season. But growing up I was fascinated by the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Every year my family made a point to gather around the tv and watch the Broadway performers and larger-than-life balloons travel down the streets of Manhattan. Once I moved to NYC I had the chance to see the parade in person. Let me tell you- even after living here the magic of the parade doesn’t wear off. Another reason why I love Thanksgiving in NYC? The city clears out a bit. It seems like locals leave for the…
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Virtual Seattle Travel Guide to Help You Explore the Emerald City from Home
Ready for another virtual adventure? I’m sharing my virtual Seattle travel guide to help you find adventure and use your creativity even when we are all still staying close to home. So let’s head to the scenic Pacific Northwest to spend a day exploring Seattle– a city near and dear to my heart! Get ready for a cozy day filled with good coffee and maybe a bike ride or two. Last year, I shared 3 different virtual travel posts which you can read for more inspiration. Use these guides however you like! Follow them for a fun day at home or pick out the elements you are most excited about.…
