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Finding My Home Away from Home

Familiar, safe and known. A haven and a place to belong. We all crave security in our surroundings, but when the world spins faster than Joey Chestnut inhaling hot dogs, it’s all too easy to go a little crazy. With a recent move, I’ve experienced my share fair of “new.” I recently moved for, really, the first time in my life (unless you count the move I made when I was a week old), and it hasn’t been a stroll along the Seine. Yes, I’ve met some great people and joined some fab activities, but it’s been quite overwhelming. ...

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4 Travel Playlists for Every Woman

You’ve already scoured Pinterest for packing lists. And downloaded an app or two to help you remember everything to include in your suitcase. (But we won’t mention the break you took to watch those Olympian kitties…) ANYWAY you have all the right ingredients including ways to help motivate you, but you need some tunes to get you groovin’ so that bag gets packed. Or maybe you need some vibes to keep your journey there fresh. Look no further: FIERCE: for all you women-power bosses “Fancy” by Iggy Azalea “Fergalicious” by Fergie “Single Ladies” by Beyoncé “NO” by Meghan Trainor “Don’t...

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How to Do What You Love (and Actually Love It)

Passion. You can’t buy it, but it’s what runs the world—for better or worse. Whether it’s an eager desire to make bank or to cure cancer, passion fuels people. Yes, I do love Pinterest and peanut butter, but some of my biggest passions are travel and writing… hence the travel blog… if you haven’t caught that yet. I believe each of us is gifted with a passion or two whether it be for mental health, exercise or a foreign language. And even though we love it more than anything, sometimes we run dry. We’re tired and exhausted, wondering why...

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Finding the Good in Goodbye

“I know there’s nothing good in goodbye.” This line from HAIM’s song “Honey & I” rang true in my life as I sat on my fuzzy blanket on my bed thinking about having to leave my best friend. I felt the pain of just thinking of leaving her six months before the actual departure date for my big move; tears jumped out of my eyes like Niagara Falls. I could picture the day I’d have to drive away from her house, knowing it wouldn’t be months till I saw her next. Looking around my bedroom, it’s pretty difficult to...

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How I Discovered the Beauty of Travel

The stress of packing, the frustration of planning and the hassle of planes can make travel seem daunting and simply not worth it. But after two weeks in Los Angeles, I gained a new appreciation for travel and fell in love with the beauty of it. Hundreds of miles away from home, I gained perspective. After closing a big chapter in my life and looking on to the next steps, I actually found it to be a positive thing to get away from home, friends and family. Coming into the trip with anxious thoughts about the future, I was...

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5 Lessons I Learned From My One Week Insta Fast

Wallet, keys, purse and phone. Bam. You’re out the door. The four things you need to survive a day in the life of you. But just think: fifteen years ago, that last item on the list barely made an appearance. Now it’s like the back of a hand. Phones station themselves in the restaurant booth, lunch table, family dinners, vacation, travel time. And boy, am I guilty of each and every one of those?! Phones are wonderful for jamming to old school Miley Cyrus (guilty again), checking blog stats, sending the fun little monkey emojis to friends, calling your...

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Hello, 2016

My, oh my! 2016 already? These past few weeks have been abuzz with New Year’s Eve party planning, family time, coffee dates and holidays parties ranging from an ugly sweater rendez-vous to a DIY craft get-together. 2015 also included a fun getaway with my best friend to Florida, a trip to the mountains with friends (that gondola was a nice substitute for the freezing, knee-high snow on the hiking trail up to the Continental Divide) and several weekend trips for weddings. I was able to reminisce over recent trips to London, Paris and Italy with some blog posts!! And...

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Happy 1st Birthday

A lot can happen in one year. I replaced my brown boots for my Old Navy flip flops as always and swapped my coral shorts for jeans per usual. I won a contest to meet one of my favorite bands. I parasailed in Florida with my best friend (and bronzed ever so slightly). I wimped out and gondola-ed up to the Continental Divide (sorry, not a fan of hiking through knee-high snow). But beyond these experiences, a major moment of this year would hands-down be starting Round Trip. One year ago today I started my blog on WordPress. I’d...

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The Worst Night of My Life (in Europe)

When you think of a trip to Europe, you may imagine strolling down the Champs-Élysées on a sunny day with several shopping bags on one arm and a croissant in hand. So, basically perfection. And I’m not here to tell you that it’s the opposite. Yes, my time in Europe was fabulous except for that one awful night I will never forget. I had just spent a glorious three days in Paris: walking through the Louvre (Mona Lisa photobombed my selfie #casual), practicing my French, trying escargots. I remember calling home and telling my family that I would, without...

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