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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 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 December 31, 2019

2019 Reflection & Things to Come in 2020

I can’t believe 2019 is almost over (how is it already NYE?!!)! Between all the flights, adventures, and travels 2019 was a year to remember! With this year coming to a wrap and a new year about to begin, I thought it was only fitting to share my 2019 reflection and talk about all the exciting things to come in 2020. 2019 Reflection … 2019 was a big year for me! I became bolder this…

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Liz November 12, 2019

An Afternoon on the Bourbon Trail | Bucket List Adventures #7

I started my bucket list about 5 years ago with 100 things that I wanted to see, do, and experience in my life. Creating the list took lots of help and advice from friends and family, but one thing I knew I wanted to experience from the start was exploring the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Your probably thinking, man she must love bourbon. Wrong! I do enjoy bourbon on occasion, but it isn’t normally my drink…

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Liz March 18, 2019

24 Hour Travel | Seattle, WA (Part 2)

Having lived in Seattle for a while, it was a joy returning a few weeks ago. There was so many things that I wanted to see & taste that I missed about the city (if you missed my complete travel guide to Seattle, see here). However, we only had 24 hours in Seattle to make the most of the city. We stayed at my favorite hotel, the Marriott Waterfront Hotel. In the morning, we ate…

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