A new friend recently asked me, “what do you like to do for fun?” I quickly (and very seriously) answered, “Travel and eat delicious foods.” What can I say? My tastes are rather binary 🤷🏽♀️ – and my most recent adventure to San Sebastián was no exception; it checked off both my ideas of fun. In spades. I met my closest friend there for a much-needed girls’ trip but that…
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12 Great Travel Films You Just Have to Watch
I am a sucker for a travel film; you know the types. The ones that spotlight a city or country almost like another character in the movie. The kind full of visual delights that leave you yearning for more – to see and experience that…
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4 Essential Travel Programs You Need to Make Your Next Trip a Breeze
Picture this: You arrive at the airport, you’re greeted by friendly airport staff who help you glide right through security; once cleared, you head to a lounge where you enjoy a glass of cold sparkling wine before boarding your plane to your next destination. Sound…
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11 Insider Travel Hacks According to an Airline Pilot
Ahhhh, summertime: warm days, cool drinks, and more often than not, a fun vacation to look forward to. You might be gearing up for adventures of your very own this season! With summer travel in full swing, I asked my dad, a retired commercial airline…
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Vigo: The Charming Spanish City You Need to Visit
Have you ever traveled to a new city and just immediately… fall in love? Well, that’s exactly what happened when we visited Vigo, Spain for the first time last weekend. 48 Hours in Vigo This beautiful little coastal city is located an hour north of…
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A Beautiful Birthday Celebration (Lake Como Edition)
After the whirlwind of Milan, I was ready for a quiet and relaxing two days in Lake Como. We took the train there from Milan Cardona station, which was a comfortable 1 hour ride (note: there are slightly faster trains, which take only 40 minutes…
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40 Is the New 30 (Milan Edition)
It’s official – I turned 40 this past weekend! I rang in this fabulous new decade in Italy (more on that below). The amazing thing is, I feel better than ever (even better than I did when I turned 30). I often joke that: I…
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8 Reasons Why the Chase Sapphire Reserve Is The Best Travel Credit Card on the Market
I am a BIG fan of the Chase Sapphire Reserve for so many reasons (well, 8 to be exact). Here’s the story of how I got introduced to it – in a somewhat roundabout way – along with why, 8 years later, I still love…
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Where to Stay, Eat, and Apres-Ski in Chamonix
In January, my husband and I headed to Chamonix, France for a little skiing (well, he skied – I just lounged fire-side at the hotel, reading, drinking hot cocoa, and enjoying some “me time”). Chamonix is a resort area in the French Alps and home to…