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Liz March 5, 2020

New Orleans 3-Day Itinerary

New Orleans is such a vibrant city with so much to explore at every turn! From exploring the French Quarter or the quieter Garden District to fancy meals at Commanders Palace or cheap beignets, there is something for everyone in this city. We spent 3-days in New Orleans exploring the city, learning about the history, & tasting amazing local cuisine! This is our New Orleans 3-day Itinerary! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate advertising, which means that…

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Liz February 18, 2020

24 Hours in the Garden District of New Orleans

Often New Orleans is associated with the vibrant craziness of Mardi Celebration that can be the French Quarter. However, the Garden District is the opposite of the French Quarter. With a quiet grace, the numerous historic mansions offer a calming retreat from the craziness of Bourbon Street. During our 3 day adventure, we spent 24 hours in the Garden District of New Orleans. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate advertising, which means that if you click…

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Liz February 11, 2020

New Orleans Travel Guide

Sweet jazz music seeps from corner cafes. Mardi Gras beads sparkle in the sun waiting for annual festivities. Ancient lace iron work dances with every passing block. Smells of gumbo, spice, & sweets creep out of local restaurants. It is the big easy and it’s perfect for a long weekend trip! This is my New Orleans Travel Guide … Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate advertising, which means that if you click on or purchase a…

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Liz January 21, 2020

7-Day Torino Italy Itinerary

Torino Italy is one of those hidden gems of Europe in that is not normally on the typical itinerary, but a great addition, especially in Winter! We spent 7-days in Torino Italy and the surrounding area learning about the history and culture of this northern Italy metropolis. And boy did we have a blast! From skiing in the Alps to exploring all the Savoy luxurious castles throughout the city to the amazing food, Torino was…

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Liz January 14, 2020

Skiing the Italian Alps | Bucket List Adventures #8

Continuing with my series on bucket list adventures, my first one for this year was skiing the Italian Alps in Torino Italy. As part of our 7-day Torino Italy Itinerary, we carved out 3 days to ski the Italian Alps. Home to the 2006 Olympics, we were not disappointed with the amazing skiing at the Via Lattea in the picture perfect town of Sestriere. This world class skiing was a perfect stop on our travels…

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