Looking back at July 2023, I’m in disbelief. How did this much stuff happen in a single month? This much travel?! This was the biggest month I’ve had in some time, beginning with our Boston wedding on July 2, and taking me to seven countries in total (!), most for just a few days. Let’s
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Today is my 39th birthday. I’m celebrating today with my husband in the little town of Perast on the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. There’s no place in the world more beautiful than here! Most of this year was defined by one thing: the wedding. WeddingS, that is. Charlie and I got married three times
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Looking to travel solo in Portland, Oregon? This guide is for you — and I’ll start with an anecdote from my life here. Standing in line for coffee one morning, I noticed the straitlaced gentleman ahead of me was not a regular. When he approached the barista to place his order, I heard him say,
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This month was the calm between the storms. With our Prague wedding finishing at the end of May and our Boston wedding starting at the beginning of July, June would be a time to rest, regroup, and take off to Italy for a few days. Nah, I’m kidding. It would be a time to panic,
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Naples is one of my favorite places in Italy — and the world. This wild and fascinating city is chaotic, affordable and friendly. I can’t get enough of it, and even though I’ve been many times, I’m always thinking about my next visit. There are so many cool things to do in Naples Italy, no
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Looking for the ultimate Croatia itinerary? I’m so excited to share this with you! Croatia is one of the best places in the world to visit in the summer months, where you can enjoy spectacular coastline, bright turquoise water, beautiful cities, and so much more. I’ve been exploring Croatia extensively for more than a decade
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May was the month Charlie and I had been waiting for. This is the month that we celebrated our big wedding in Prague. The month our friends and family descended upon our adopted city. The month we celebrated harder than we ever have. And it was so, so good. Here’s what went down — along
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There are so many cities in Italy worth visiting, yet so many tourists head to the same ones over and over: Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Naples. These cities are fantastic, but they are far from everything Italy has to offer. I’ve been traveling extensively in Italy for about 20 years, have lived in Italy, visit
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Before you come to Prague, you need to know what NOT to do in Prague! I’ve been living in Prague for several years now, and I absolutely love how great life is here. But as I prepare to welcome dozens of friends and family from the US to Prague for the first time, I’m going
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Unspoiled seaside settings, rolling hills, and a relaxed pace have long attracted visitors to the shores of Martha’s Vineyard. This is, after all, a small island; a wonderfully rural place to enjoy drives on country roads. Its 87 square miles is an oasis of old-world charm and natural beauty in equal measure, with both a
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