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May 13, 2015

Best Way to Buy Plane Tickets

Today’s subject: the best way to buy plane tickets. The epitome of first-world, white-girl stress. Read along with the following scenario: Initial Plane Ticket Scenario Sunday 10:00 PM: In review of long and treacherous week ahead, count vacation day stockpile. Realization of 10 hours accumulated vacation time. Feeling of joy! Enthusiastically decide to go to Jersey Shore Kiawah Island for a few days. Go to bed happily counting the calories you will consume in the next two weeks in order to fit into bathing suit. Monday 9:07 AM: After 3 sips of iced coffee and a rapid-fire e-mail check, decide to quickly log onto Google Flights. Monday 9:10 AM: Exclaim over amount…

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May 3, 2015

Top 5 Things to do in Amsterdam

Happy European Labor Day weekend! The journey is the Netherlands continues–read on for the (PG-rated) list of my top five favorite things in Amsterdam and some photos. Related:May Flowers (Tulips from the Keukenhof gardens),a breakfast post with a photo of Dutch bread sprinkles TOP 5 AMSTERDAM ACTIVITIES (PG VERSION) 1. Anne Frank House. Buy tickets in advance for this. The tour takes you through the house where the Frank family and their friends hid for almost 2 years during the Nazi occupation. The original copies of Anne’s diaries are there, as well as tremendously poignant footage from Anne’s father Otto Frank, and the office staff that helped to keep…

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May 1, 2015

May Flowers

Nothing says ‘Happy May’ like abundant pictures of May flowers! When I was in Amsterdam, I spent a perfect morning at the famous Keukenhof flower garden. I recommend the trip! Make the most of your visit with a few quick pieces of advice. Advice for Perfect May Flowers Viewing Check your dates before you go. The tulip season is relatively short. The season runs from March to May, and flowers usually peak halfway through April. But with 7 million bulbs planted at the garden each year, you will see something beautiful on any visit. Arrive early! The transportation from the center is easy. However, crowds gather for the bus. If…

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April 28, 2015

Pictures of Italy

As promised, here are some pictures of Italy. I went to Rome and Florence over my spring vacation just so I could take them for you. You’re welcome! These photos are just a drop in the bucket. From Rome, I included the Vatican, the Colosseum and the Roman ruins. From Florence, I included one of the main streets and the river. I’m not great with food pics, so these pictures of Italy are just landscapes. If you are looking for drool-worthy Italian food, click here. And if you want more awesome pictures like the banner image on this post, check out Willian West on Unsplash. Otherwise, enjoy! …

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June 15, 2014

Best Summer Activities

It is that time of year when we get to think about the best possible summer activities! We are officially in the land of the long and luxurious afternoon sunshine. The race to find an activity worthy of a summer Friday has begun. Let your imagination wash up along the shores of the Long Island coastline and dance on the rock beaches of Rhode Island. Summer is the time to crawl out of the skin of reality and celebrate the freedom with lobster rolls and ice-cold beer. Here are some wonderful summer activity ideas to inspire your inner child. 1) Summer Lake Adventure. Having lived in the land-locked Rocky Mountain…

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December 31, 2013

Beach Time

Hi reader, I am on vacation in Florida and I’m feeling all the glory of beach time. I need to get back to my recliner chair, but first five quick things that are fabulous, right here right now: 1. Walking in the sand. I love to spend time walking on the beach-it’s great exercise and the sound of the ocean is so soothing. Also, it turns out horizon lines are very important to provide mental clarity 2. Fishing off the shore. I’m terrible at fishing and I think that’s why I enjoy it so much. I don’t feel pressure to catch anything and I’m free to just let my mind…

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