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The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers

It’s that time of year again!  The holidays are right around the corner, and here are gift ideas for the traveler in your life. This post includes affiliate links; I may receive a small commission if you purchase items from the links included.  All opinions are my own. Clothes (because you gotta wear something) 1. Graphic tee-These combine cute and comfy all into one.  I found this Jetset tee on clearance at Old Navy years ago, and it was one of the few tops I brought with me to France. 2. Rain jacket-One of the most versatile travel items...

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5 Travel Bloggers I Love

Checking your bank account is the most surefire way of getting a reality check, especially as a student.  We all have dreams to seek new adventures, to travel the world, to check one more thing off that bucket list.  Or heck, even just to do some “much-needed” online shopping.  But these aspirations often remind us where the buck stops, and it’s usually closer than it appears.  You may not be able to jump on a plane to Bali tomorrow, but following travel bloggers and Instagrammers can soothe that wanderlust bug bite till your next paycheck.  Here are my top...

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Round Trip Roundup: OCTOBER

Crazy.  It’s absolutely crazy how much can change in a month.  October has been jam-packed and, honestly, not my favorite.  But just as the sun never fails to rise, a new month awaits to refresh and to renew.  Although I’m looking forward to a fresh start (and the holidays!!), I want to reflect on some highlights from this month: 1. “Gorgeous” by Taylor Swift I wouldn’t call myself a super fan, but I’ve had Taylor Swift on my playlists throughout the years.  And while I respect her evolution as an artist, I often miss her raw, real songs from...

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How to Translate Your Love of Travel to Your Workspace

Ah, the constant battle between your 9 to 5 and those two weeks of vacation each year.  While most of us can’t quit our day job to travel, we can take our love of travel to the office or school.  Here are three ways to bring your love of travel into your workspace: This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own. 1. Photos This is one of the easiest yet most meaningful ways to convey your love of your travel in your workspace.  A photo has the power to take you back to a sweet moment...

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Confidence: Challenge & Choice Part 2

“You can join the conversation if you’d like,” the French woman told me as we walked the streets of Toulouse, France.  I’d been silent for awhile, smiling and nodding and hoping for my dear life that no one would ask me a question in French.  I felt defeated and discouraged.  I hated speaking in French because it seemed that every time I would embarrass myself or misunderstand.  I would’ve rather not spoken at all than to put myself out there. I’d never had this feeling before.  With an attorney for a dad, I was taught to speak up and...

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Round Trip Roundup: SEPTEMBER

I’ve been putting this post off for a long time.  I’ll just wait till the end of the month, but I checked the calendar and the end of the month is here.  That’s how my month has been going: quick, busy, crazy.  But with speed, busyness and craziness comes a blur of activity.  That being said, here are my top 5 for the month: This post may include sponsorship and affiliate links, but all opinions are my own. 1. Cat tee Let me start off by saying I’m a Target girl through and through.  (Just check my blog bio!)...

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Gratitude: Challenge & Choice Part 1

Blankets wadded up on my bed, stray granola bar wrappers on my dresser, an untouched agenda hiding under a pile of clothes on the floor.  That’s my life right now; chaos, stress, trashy.  But it’s real, it’s me.  (Is it normal that Mitchie from Camp Rock is coming to my mind right now?) I itched to come back to my university the weeks leading up to the start of school, and returning truly has been a joy through catching up with friends and continuing studies, which I enjoy oh-so much.  But at the same time, coming back means overstimulation...

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Round Trip Roundup: AUGUST

Does your life ever feel like a blur?  Because that’s exactly what this past month of August was.  I had some incredible experiences this summer in France like staying in a castle for a long weekend.  But there’s no place like home, and I spent some time recovering from my summer adventures.  Here are my top 5 for the month: 1. Family time is oh-so sweet! They eat all the Honey Nut Cheerios, can’t make up their mind on a radio station and steal your toothbrush (true story, but we’re moving forward).  Despite driving me crazy, my family was...

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Round Trip Roundup: JULY

Sorry for the wakeup call, but the end of summer is upon us!  Living abroad in France has been nothing short of an adventure, and I know the lessons I’m learning are ones I’ll hold close to my heart for years to come.  I’d like to take some time to recap my top 5 from the month: 1. The Fourth in France Living in France has been incredible.  I’ve met so many wonderful people, eaten so many yummy things and seen so many incredible sights.  I do love this country, culture and people, but sometimes you just need a...

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

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