AK Monthly Recap: February 2023
The month started with a week in Sicily and ended with a brand new, completely unforeseen product launch. Fabulous! Let’s take a look at what ma...
11-03-2023 16:12
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29 Sunny Things To Do in Hvar, Croatia
There are so many fun things to do in Hvar, Croatia! Hvar is one of the most popular islands to visit in Croatia, and for good reason. In fact, lots o...
11-03-2023 16:12
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My Worst Travel Moments of 2022
As always, you have to take the good with the bad — especially so with travel! As many good moments as you have when you travel, there are plent...
28-02-2023 16:12
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AK Monthly Recap: January 2023
January is going to be a month of work, I vowed. I am not going to waste my motivation this year. I don’t know about you, but I feel SO MUCH MOT...
28-02-2023 16:12
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A Smarter Iceland Packing List + What to Wear in Iceland
Putting together the right Iceland packing list is one of the most important things you can do before your trip! Iceland is a destination known for it...
28-02-2023 16:12
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My Best Travel Moments of 2022
2022 was a year of beautiful travel moments. This year took me to nine countries — Mexico, the US, Czech Republic, Italy, Germany, Iceland, the ...
28-02-2023 16:12
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AK Monthly Recap: December 2022
Here we are at the end of the year! I’ve said so much about 2022 in my year-end recap posts that I won’t go on any longer. Let’s jus...
28-02-2023 16:12
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40 Italy Landmarks To Experience Once in Your Lifetime
When it comes to the best Italy landmarks to see before you die, the list is daunting. Are you really going to be able to make it to Lake Como and the...
28-02-2023 16:12
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What NOT to Do in Iceland
Let me tell you about what not to do in Iceland! Iceland is a dream destination for so many people. Even for me, 11 years after my first of four trips...
28-02-2023 16:12
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My Favorite Reads of 2022
I’ve said a few times this year that I haven’t been reading as much as usual. Far less, in fact — as I type this I’ve only rea...
28-02-2023 16:12
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17 Fun Things To Do In Ogunquit, Maine
Have you heard of Ogunquit, Maine" This seaside getaway is one of the nicest towns to visit in southern Maine. Just past the New Hampshire border...
28-02-2023 16:12
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23 Fabulous Things to Do in Palermo, Italy, Sicily?s Sizzlin
There are so many cool things to do in Palermo Italy! Palermo is the largest city in the autonomous region of Sicily, with a population of about 650,0...
28-02-2023 16:12
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A Guide to the Gorgeous Trollaskagi Peninsula, North Iceland
Have you heard of the Tröllaskagi Peninsula" This mountainous peninsula in North Iceland is perhaps the most beautiful detour from the Ring Road....
11-11-2022 16:12
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Are the Vök Baths Iceland?s Best Geothermal Spa"
The Vök Baths are perhaps the best hot springs in Iceland — and my personal favorite. I don’t say that lightly; I’ve been to about a...
04-11-2022 16:12
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AK Monthly Recap: October 2022
When I last left you in the September recap, I was dealing with my first round of COVID. I’m happy to share that I began testing negative shortl...
01-11-2022 16:14
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Visiting Stokksnes and Vestrahorn Mountain, Iceland
Stokksnes is the kind of Icelandic landscape you dream of — endless black sand dunes topped with green grass, soft gray waves lapping up on a sm...
27-10-2022 16:12
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24 Fab Things To Do In Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Looking for the best things to do in Cape Cod Massachusetts" Cape Cod is the nicest seaside destination in New England, in my opinion, filled wit...
25-10-2022 16:12
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How to Visit Studlagil Canyon, Iceland
Studlagil Canyon is one of the most stunning and interesting places I’ve visited in Iceland — yet thanks to its remote location, it feels ...
20-10-2022 16:11
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AK Monthly Recap: September 2022
September is one of my favorite months of the year to travel. You have fantastic weather in both Europe and New England, it’s still beach time i...
04-10-2022 16:11
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My Actual Iceland Trip Cost: Detailed Budget Breakdown
How much does an Iceland trip cost" A LOT OF MONEY! Ha. This is a famously expensive destination. But in all seriousness, Iceland gives you quite...
19-09-2022 16:12
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Tips for Visiting Kvernufoss Waterfall, Iceland
Kvernufoss is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland — in fact, it’s my personal favorite waterfall in Iceland! This 30-meter w...
13-09-2022 16:12
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40 Fabulous Free Things to Do in NYC
Trust me — when you live in New York, you quickly learn all the free things to do in NYC. We joke that just leaving your apartment costs $20! It...
09-09-2022 16:11
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AK Monthly Recap: August 2022
August was a HUGE month. This month I turned 38, had a lot of fun times in Prague, and then went to Iceland for 13 days with my friend Amanda of A Dan...
06-09-2022 16:12
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21 Best Museums in Boston (For Every Kind of Mood!)
There are so many excellent museums in Boston — it’s one of my favorite things about the city. Honestly, if you’re a big museum fan,...
16-08-2022 16:11
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AK Monthly Recap: July 2022
July was one of the biggest months I’ve had in a long time. Travels in three countries, tons of summer fun, good times with friends all over the...
09-08-2022 16:11
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The 16 Towns of Cape Cod: Which One is Best for You"
If you’re looking for a beach vacation you’ll never forget, the towns of Cape Cod are some of the most perfect coastal villages you’...
05-08-2022 16:10
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Turning 38 and Two Exciting New Developments
Today is my 38th birthday. I’m celebrating in Prague for the second year in a row. Each birthday, I write a post going over the past year. I wri...
02-08-2022 16:11
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27 Things to Do in Rockport MA, Coastal Beauty
Rockport MA is one of the most beautiful coastal towns in New England. It looks straight out of a painting — the fishing boats and sailboats in ...
29-07-2022 16:11
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AK Monthly Recap: June 2022
This month I achieved a travel milestone that took me 17 years: I visited my 20th and final region of Italy. Sardinia was the final holdout, and it fe...
06-07-2022 16:12
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35 Awesome Things to Do in Reykjavik, Iceland
While Iceland is full of incredible natural landscapes, there are plenty of cool things to do in Reykjavík as well! Iceland’s pint-sized capital...
23-06-2022 16:11
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40+ Fun Things to Do in Boston at Night
Trust me: there are far more things to do in Boston at night than just go to Irish pubs and sports bars, over and over. If you’re visiting Bosto...
16-06-2022 16:13
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FlyOver Iceland, An Immersive Scenic Journey
FlyOver Iceland is an unforgettable experience — a way to see Iceland like no other. If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to fly ove...
10-06-2022 16:14
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A Look Inside the Sky Lagoon, Iceland
When the Sky Lagoon Iceland opened in April 2021, I immediately put it on my list for my next trip up north. This high-end geothermal lagoon looked li...
07-06-2022 16:15
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AK Monthly Recap: May 2022
May is the most beautiful month of the year in Prague, but this year I took two little side trips, each four days each: one to Calabria, Italy, and on...
02-06-2022 16:13
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Tropea, Italy: A Spectacularly Situated Beach Town
Tropea Italy is one of the most spectacular seaside towns in the Mediterranean — yet it’s almost undiscovered by tourists outside Europe. ...
01-06-2022 16:13
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17 Must-Know Tips for Driving in Italy
Driving in Italy was a huge fear of mine for far too long. Despite traveling in Italy several times a year, having lived in Italy, and having traveled...
28-05-2022 16:12
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A Travel Guide to Bucerias, Mexico: Things to Do & More
Bucerias, Mexico is a lovely beach town a stone’s throw from the city of Puerto Vallarta. Once a small fishing village, Bucerias has become incr...
19-05-2022 16:10
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35 Fun Things to Do in Guanajuato, Mexico
From the moment I saw the city of Guanajuato, I was in love. Bright colors burst out in every direction. Tiny winding alleyways curled away from busy ...
11-05-2022 16:12
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AK Monthly Recap: April 2022
After a quiet March, it was time to hit the road again! This month I enjoyed the benefits of living in Europe with easy travel to two different countr...
05-05-2022 16:11
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18 Stunning Places to Visit in Cuba
Of all the wonderful places to visit in Cuba, the city of Havana tops most travelers’ lists. And while old Havana is a spectacular place, where ...
21-04-2022 16:12
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5 Stunning, Offbeat National Parks of Québec
When I was growing up in Massachusetts, my family and I took a lot of road trips to Canada. Québec was almost always part of the agenda, and for good ...
15-04-2022 16:11
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If you?ve been waiting for a sign, this is it.
When I moved to Prague in 2020, it wasn’t the first time I moved to a new country. Prior to that, I spent time living in the UK, spent two exten...
06-04-2022 16:10
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AK Monthly Recap: March 2022
Today I want to talk about how Europe is right now. Over the past month, I’ve heard lots of people saying that they are afraid of me for being i...
02-04-2022 16:12
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33 Gorgeous, Famous Streets of Paris
The famous streets of Paris are some of the best places to explore in the City of Light! Whether this is your first trip to Paris or your tenth, wheth...
18-03-2022 16:12
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17 Tips For Your First Trip to Disney World as an Adult
I recently took my first trip to Disney World as an adult — and wow, did I ever enjoy it! I’m not a Disney superfan by any stretch, but an...
08-03-2022 16:12
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1 Week Nova Scotia Itinerary: the South Shore
Thinking about planning a trip to Nova Scotia, but not sure where to go and what to do" What’s the best way to plan a one week Nova Scotia ...
04-03-2022 16:12
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AK Monthly Recap: February 2022
It’s impossible to write anything this month without first talking about Ukraine. Like many of you, I’ve been devastated while watching Ru...
02-03-2022 16:13
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13 Best Mexico City Neighborhoods to Stay In (All Safe!)
Where are the best Mexico City neighborhoods — places to stay in Mexico City that are also safe for travelers" I am very happy to help you ...
18-02-2022 16:12
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AK Monthly Recap: January 2022
January 2019 wasn’t my first trip to Mexico — but it was my first time escaping winter in Mexico. I went to Isla Holbox and Mérida and lov...
08-02-2022 16:12
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Ultimate Guide to 50+ Best Cenotes in Mexico
If you’ve never visited cenotes in Mexico, you have a lot of fun ahead of you! These freshwater sinkholes are the best swimming spots on the pla...
05-02-2022 16:12
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22 Fabulous Things to Do in Provincetown, MA
Looking for a town on Cape Cod that has it all" Come with me to Provincetown, baby! This fun town on the northern tip of Cape Cod has it all. You...
20-01-2022 16:14
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Best Destinations for First-Time Solo Female Travelers
What makes a good destination for first-time solo female travelers" You want a destination that thrills you — but as a first-timer, you don...
07-01-2022 16:11
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AK Monthly Recap: December 2021
And with December 2021, we have the month of Omicron. Good times, huh" Sometimes I wonder if I’ll ever go back into old monthly recaps to s...
04-01-2022 16:12
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My Worst Travel Moments of 2021
The good times may be sweet, but the bad times keep you humble! I firmly believe that, and that’s why I always write about my worst travel momen...
16-12-2021 16:12
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My Favorite Reads of 2021
I once took a personality quiz and found out that I thrive with audience-based accountability. If I’m setting out to achieve a goal, I need peop...
13-12-2021 16:11
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My Best Travel Moments of 2021
My favorite travel moments of the year took me to interesting places. A spa overlooking Mont Blanc. A hot waterslide pool on the edge of the Black Sea...
09-12-2021 16:12
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My Favorite New Destinations of 2021
After a difficult 2020, 2021 was supposed to be the joyous return to travel! I imagined a hedonistic year of getting to visit all the places I had put...
07-12-2021 16:12
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AK Monthly Recap: November 2021
This month was a wild ride — at first it felt like things were getting back to normal. I went to my first travel trade show since COVID began. I...
04-12-2021 16:11
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Visiting the Budapest Christmas Markets in 2021
Are the Budapest Christmas markets worth it" Absolutely! I just got back from a wonderful visit to Budapest’s Christmas Markets (yes, in 20...
01-12-2021 16:10
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Best Gifts for Travelers (and Others!): 2021 Edition
Happy holidays, everyone — it’s time to unleash the best gifts for travelers in 2021 and beyond! This has been another tough year for all ...
24-11-2021 16:10
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What It?s Like to Travel Internationally During COVID (Nov 2
We have now been living with COVID for nearly two years. I don’t have to say anything about how it’s been, because you know well enough. B...
12-11-2021 16:11
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AK Monthly Recap: October 2021
October is one of the most beautiful months of the year, and I was privileged to spend it in three different places: New England, Nova Scotia, and Pra...
05-11-2021 16:11
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25 Historic, Spooky Things to Do in Salem, Massachusetts
Looking for fun things to do in Salem, Massachusetts" This historic city near Boston becomes the spookiest city on the planet the month before Ha...
20-10-2021 16:12
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AK Monthly Recap: September 2021
The older I get, the more I learn how to give myself balance. I knew that September was going to be an incredibly busy month, with a hectic week of ac...
04-10-2021 16:11
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Things to Do in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Why visit Cambridge when you’re spending time in Boston" Cambridge feels different — innovative, cultured, intellectually curious. It...
13-09-2021 16:13
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AK Monthly Recap: August 2021
August is a month when things are supposed to slow down — at least in Europe. This is the time when everyone leaves their jobs and heads to the ...
07-09-2021 16:13
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Introducing my new CBD line ? AK CBD!
My dear readers, I am thrilled to introduce my new venture with you — AK CBD, my line of CBD products! I’ve been working on this in the ba...
02-09-2021 16:11
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An Honest, Detailed Travel Guide to the Aeolian Islands, Sic
Have you heard of the Aeolian Islands in Sicily" I’ve been dreaming about traveling to the Aeolian Islands (Isole Eoglie) since my semester...
31-08-2021 16:12
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Things to Do in Split, Croatia
Planning a trip to Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast" Chances are high that you’ll be spending time in the city of Split. So what are the bes...
13-08-2021 16:11
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AK Monthly Recap: July 2021
After a year and a half of pandemic — a vacation. Finally. This month Charlie and I traveled to a destination we had been dreaming about for yea...
05-08-2021 16:09
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Turning 37 and Being Happy Where You Are
Today is my 37th birthday. I’m feeling wonderful about it, and as always, am taking a look back at the past 365 days and what I learned along th...
02-08-2021 16:11
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Best Towns in the Berkshires, Massachusetts
One thing that surprised me was how tough it was to find information on the best towns in the Berkshires. Sure, I had lots of information on things to...
31-07-2021 16:10
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AK Monthly Recap: June 2021
It’s summer and PRAGUE IS BACK, BABY! COVID levels in the Czech Republic have dropped enormously (funny how we can go from the worst in the worl...
03-07-2021 16:10
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How to Survive a Pandemic: A Czech Story
How do you survive a pandemic when you work in hospitality" So many people have lost their businesses this year, to great sadness. But others hav...
02-07-2021 16:11
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Introducing Gamma, the Smartest Travel Jacket Yet
One of my favorite movie moments is from Cool Runnings when the Jamaican bobsled team steps out of the airport in Canada for the first time — an...
02-07-2021 16:11
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12+ Best Day Trips from Boston
What are the best day trips from Boston" Have I got a post for you! Boston is a brilliantly situated city, surrounded by seaside towns, cool beac...
02-07-2021 16:11
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AK Monthly Recap: May 2021
This month, I finally got back to solo travel. My first solo trip since 2019. Since Newfoundland. That is a long-ass time to go without taking a solo ...
02-07-2021 16:11
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What NOT to Do in Boston
What is the worst thing you could possibly do in Boston" Throw a one-woman “Dunkin’ Sucks and I Love the Yankees” parade" ...
02-07-2021 16:11
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Exploring Vis, Croatia: Travel Guide to Vis Island
You might know your way around the Croatian islands — but none of them are like Vis, Croatia. Vis island is one of the most special places in Cr...
02-07-2021 16:11
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AK Monthly Recap: April 2021
I touched down in Boston at 12:08 PM on April 26 — and realized I had time to kill. Almost four hours before my important appointment. My mom pi...
02-07-2021 16:11
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33 Best Things to Do in the Berkshires
What are the best things to do in the Berkshires" This part of Western Massachusetts is so special — not just beautiful, but idyllic, like ...
02-07-2021 16:11
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AK Monthly Recap: March 2021
March 2020 was endless, confusing, and frightening. March 2021" Not as scary, but defined by exasperation and resignation as we entered the 13th ...
05-04-2021 16:11
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15 Reasons to Travel to Istria, Croatia
The first time I traveled to Istria, Croatia, it was on a bit of a whim. I was desperate to finally visit the Balkans in general and Croatia in partic...
02-04-2021 16:09
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13 Stunning Places to Visit in Lebanon
What are the best places to visit in Lebanon" If you’re planning a trip to Lebanon, where should you go" Lebanon is a fantastic little...
26-03-2021 16:11
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What NOT to Do in Mexico
So you’ve figured out the best things to do in Mexico — but now you want to know what NOT to do in Mexico. Ha! No worries. That’s a ...
16-03-2021 16:10
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Solo Female Travel in Savannah, Georgia ? Is Savannah Safe&q
One of my favorite moments traveling alone in Savannah, Georgia, took place one evening at the Olde Pink House. Since I was dining alone, they would s...
11-03-2021 16:10
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AK Monthly Recap: February 2021
This month, I got to enjoy something I hadn’t enjoyed in a while. I ordered a coffee at a cafe. Temperatures were in the low fifties, so I sat d...
02-03-2021 16:10
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What NOT to do in Croatia: Biggest Mistakes Travelers Make
Croatia is one of my favorite destinations on the planet. I’ve explored the country in depth and consider myself a Croatia expert. It’s he...
26-02-2021 16:09
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Solo Female Travel in the Florida Keys
What’s it like to travel alone in the Florida Keys" I absolutely love it! If you’re looking for a tropical escape with warm temperatu...
17-02-2021 16:11
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Moving Your Luggage Abroad with My Baggage: Review
When you move overseas, how do you send your luggage to your new home" This is something that I had to deal with recently, with my move from the ...
09-02-2021 16:09
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AK Monthly Recap: January 2021
Welcome to the dark months. January is dreary and cheerless under normal circumstances; I knew that it would be even tougher during the pandemic, espe...
02-02-2021 16:10
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The ABSOLUTE Best Things to Do in Oaxaca, Mexico
Looking for the best things to do in Oaxaca" I’ve got you covered! Oaxaca is one of my favorite places in Mexico, and I think it’s on...
22-01-2021 16:10
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Your First Post-COVID Trip Should Be to Croatia
At some point, we will take our first post-COVID trips. Maybe it will be in summer 2021. Maybe it will be a bit later than that. But with vaccines bei...
13-01-2021 16:11
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AK Monthly Recap: December 2020
We did it! 2020 has come to an end! When I wrote my last monthly update, I wrote that we were leaving lockdown in Prague. And we did…for two wee...
04-01-2021 16:11
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My Worst Travel Moments of 2020
I thought that 2016 was bad. This was worse — SO many times worse, universally worse. The year that will be written about forever as the dumpste...
22-12-2020 16:10
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9 Reasons Why I Can?t Wait to Return to Riga, Latvia
When you ask me where to go in Europe that’s a cool city to visit for a few days — somewhere a bit off the beaten path, but not TOO off th...
19-12-2020 16:14
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My Best Travel Moments of 2020
2020 was all about looking for a silver lining. In a year of turmoil, I was able to find a lot of joy — and I was grateful for that. Sometimes t...
11-12-2020 16:11
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My Favorite New Destinations of 2020
2020 was the year that travel ground to a halt for most people. While most people didn’t travel at all this year, I feel extraordinarily lucky t...
09-12-2020 16:12
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AK Monthly Recap: November 2020
It’s official — I’m a cat mom! This month, Charlie and I discovered a pair of rescue kittens that needed a home, and we decided to a...
04-12-2020 16:11
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Best Gifts for Travelers (and Others!): 2020 Edition
Happy holidays, everyone — it’s time to unleash the best gifts for travelers in 2020 and beyond! This has been a tough year for all of us....
24-11-2020 16:11
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