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a perfect day at toscana saporita
It’s no secret that we’re food lovers. I wouldn’t go so far as to say I’m a foodie–both because I think that term is silly and because I have been known to choose Shake Shack over Smith & Wollensky–but I definitely appreciate both eating and making good food. Much like doing my hair in a reasonable amount of time and getting over my fear of running in public in order to catch a train, this is something that has only been enhanced by our travels. When we were planning our honeymoon–and I use the term planning VERY loosely because we…
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a perfect day in st. thomas
It’s that time of year when I wonder why I’m not a winter traveler–especially the type that goes somewhere tropical every January or February. I don’t mean to be a downer, but this is just the worst time of the year. All the excitement of crisper weather and the holidays are behind us and now it’s just cold and gray and dark and bleak and waah Just let me feel sorry for myself, ok? And while I do it, I’m going to daydream that I’m back in St. Thomas, drinking rum & gingers on a sailboat and hopping from beach…
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a perfect day in cape may, new jersey
In an article I recently read on guidance for the aspiring travel writer, the reader was advised against sharing personal recounts of their trips. Instead, as writers, we should hone in on our specialties and provide our readers with objective, valuable insight on where and how to travel. You know every battlefield on the Western Front? Take your readers on that journey. I consider this valuable advice. But here’s the thing. I’m not an expert. Far from it actually. I’m not a history guru or a food expert and I hardly consider my opinions and experiences more valuable than the…
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weekend warriors // a perfect day in galway
I love autumn — this much you know is true. But, as the days get cooler and my life transforms from the laid-back days of summer to the hustle and bustle of fall, I jump at the chance to escape. When I moved to Ireland for my Master’s program, it took maybe two weeks of grad school before the Scholar and I were desperate for a reprieve. And just like that, a trip to Galway was born. Because we only had a long weekend and a very limited budget, we chose to stay in Ireland — Galway was an easy…
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a perfect day in santorini
Every trip has one: the day that, when you think back later about your entire trip, was the BEST day. It’s the day that becomes the quintessential summary of your experience. Sometimes it’s a jumble of all your favorite things from a span of days that you combine into a completely inaccurate representation of exactly what you did that day, and other times it’s the only day you can perfectly remember from start to finish. I’ve noticed that for me, these days usually involve three things: a complete surprise, something iconic, and a cute outfit. That last one sounds lame,…
