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    How to Pack for a Summer in France

    It’s only three months, but at the same time, it’s three freakin’ months!  Packing for a summer abroad can be both harder and easier than just a week-long vacation.  What can I buy once I arrive?  What can I not live without for three months?  Will I even know where to buy nail polish remover once I get there?  The most important thing is to start early so you have time to make several trips to the store and figure out what can stay and what can go.  I’m living in France this summer and want to share how...

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    6 Museums to Visit in Los Angeles

    Los Angeles: Home of Hollywood, City of Stars, La La Land. L.A. is a city I fall more in love with every time I visit. Admittedly, it helps that several dear friends provide free room and board in a rather expensive city, but every time I start packing my bags to head back home, I start dreaming of reasons to miss my flight. While I can’t help you become best friends with someone who lives conveniently in that sweet spot between the 5, 10, 101 and 110, I can let you in on one my favorite parts of the...

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    9 Things to Do in Waco, Texas

    It has been entirely too long since I’ve been to the grand old state of Texas.  Being a type A-planner personality (I promise I’m a fun person some of the time), I’m used to anticipating trips long in advance.  But my weekend in Waco was a change of pace because this flight was booked two weeks before departure.  And planned a few hours before booking my plane ticket.  My spur-of-the-moment trip to Waco, Texas, to visit bestie Riley was jam-packed but all the while still enjoyable.  Here are 9 things to do in Waco: 1. Heritage Creamery  With flavors...

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    A Trip to Mauhaus Cat Cafe

    After parking on a quiet street in the middle of the neighborhood, I walked to the door.  I’d been waiting for this moment for so long.  Finally, I was back in St. Louis, and I had a chance to visit Mauhaus Cat Cafe.  Oh, yeah, you read that right.  Coffee AND cats all in the same room, baby. And it was every bit as wonderful as you’d think. Food and drink I was greeted by a countertop with a huge chalkboard menu behind it and a bar top with a large glass window looking into the cats’ playroom. Before...

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    7 Best Coffee Shops in Columbia, MO

    In a college town like Columbia, Missouri, you may think there’s nothing to do than watch a Mizzou football game or dodge some wild college kids.  But I’ve found Columbia to be a charming small city with a good number of eats and sips, including its coffee scene.  If you’re looking for the best coffee shops in Columbia, MO, you’re in the right spot. Whether you’re searching for a new study spot or place to catch up with pals, here are my top spots. Uprise Bakery I’m honestly shook that Uprise didn’t charge me rent considering how much time...

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    12 More Things to Do in St. Louis

    You’ve already worked through the 31 things to do in St. Louis, and you’re craving some more.  This little big city may not be the Big Apple or good ole Los Angeles, but this town still has an abundance of activities and sights.  And here are 12 more: Shaw’s Coffee – When we couldn’t find parking too close to #2, our crew started the short walk to our lunch spot.  But something caught Samantha’s eye: coffee.  “It’s so cute!!  We have to go in!!”  I easily obliged because coffee, duh.  Walking into the door under the yellow awning graced with white...

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    A Classy Afternoon in Columbia, MO

    After a long, overwhelming three weeks, I needed a break, and Labor Day weekend has done just that for me.  On Friday night, Cate, Claire and Molly invited me last-minute to grab brunch with them on Saturday in downtown Columbia, Missouri.  Brunch?  Friends?  Umm, yes please.  COMO may not be the busiest and most bustling city, but it’s a great stop if you’re in for a Mizzou football game or just driving through on a road trip.  Let me share some tips with you to have a classy afternoon in Columbia, Missouri. Brunch at Cafe Berlin FRIENDS.  Hear me...

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    A Classy Afternoon in St. Louis

    There’s something to say for trips to the amusement park and greasy corn dogs, but sometimes you gotta travel in style and class.  Riley and I began the day in St. Louis with only one thing set in stone, and we spontaneously chose the rest of the schedule throughout the day.  STL may be known for one thing and one thing only (the Arch), but you can find a multitude of experiences.  And this post is for those looking for a classy, cultured day.  If you’re looking for a classy experience in St. Louis, here’s what we did: Breakfast and...

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    5 Places to Visit in Orlando

    I’m excited to announce my first guest post by my fabulous friend Abby!  She runs Living House, a blog full of upbeat encouragement and thoughtful reflection.  And she recently returned from Orlando, Florida and has some great tips.  Happy traveling! Back in July, my family took a trip down to Florida to spend five full days in Orlando! First learning about this trip was so exciting for me because I hadn’t been to Orlando since I was about five years old, and even then I barely remember the experience. Now that I’m a bit older and know how to...

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    Hey there, I'm Kristin, a Missouri girl living in southern France and teaching English. I love planning weekend trips, sharing my best expat tips and sipping iced coffee.

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