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Carly’s Guide to New York City
Overview: As someone who lived in New York City for her early twenties, I loved how the city takes on a life of its own in people’s minds. On all my travels, it was clear that NYC is a dream destination for people, a once-in-a-lifetime trip. I wanted to write this guide from the perspective…
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Seattle Favorites: April 2026
Overview: Beaches, Wine Bars & Spring Adventures As a creature of habit, I wanted to start this monthly series as an excuse to try out new places in Seattle. The city has so many beautiful parks, views, and wonderful small businesses that I am excited to visit. Every month, I will take you along and…
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Best Seattle Spring Day Trip: Tulip Fields in Skagit Valley
Overview: Since moving to Seattle, I’ve loved the fresh flowers available everywhere from Pike Place Market to Trader Joe’s. The reason? Washington State has flower farmers growing tulips, dahlias, and daffodils. This spring, I wanted to see the fields, and I knew late April was peak tulip season. I hopped in the car with some…
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Cherry Blossoms at UW: My Seattle Spring Experience
Overview: One of the biggest delights of moving to Seattle is finding out about cherry blossoms here in the city. Each year, the city’s trees bloom between late March and early April. This year, I went to the University of Washington (UW) campus during peak season. Planning to see cherry blossoms in Seattle? Here is…
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Carly’s Guide to Nashville:
Overview: Despite being an East Coast girl (who now finds herself living on the West Coast), Nashville is a city I’ve lived in and continue to visit often. After spending so much time there, it holds a soft spot in my heart. It’s where I learned to love country music, bought my first pair of…
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My Guide to Nashville: Music, Hot Chicken, and Southern Hospitality
Nashville is such a vibrant city with live music, great food, Southern hospitality, and a fun, carefree energy. If I had to pick one city that embodies the “work hard, play hard” energy, it’s Nashville. Whether you are visiting for a bachelorette, sporting event, or to check out the local culture, I’m pretty sure Nashville…
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How to Take Your First Solo Trip:
My First Solo Trip: In 2022, I was studying in London and knew that spring break was coming up. For the first time, I had access to cheap trains and flights that could take me anywhere in Europe. I could be in Athens or Barcelona within a few hours. And the best part was having…
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Planning: The Unglamorous Foundation of Travel
Behind every dreamy travel photo is a carefully built plan. From inspiration to booking to budgeting, here’s the three-step system I use to organize my trips—so I can travel stress-free and actually enjoy the adventure.
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Leavenworth: The Most Charming Winter Day Trip from Seattle
“A beloved day trip for locals, Leavenworth feels like someone copied and pasted a ski town from the Swiss Alps into the Cascades. The entire town has a Germanic theme – I’m talking German beer, pastries, architecture, and women in Dirndl.”
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Erewhon, In-N-Out: Iconic SoCal Eats
From Erewhon’s cult-favorite smoothie to classic In-N-Out and unforgettable Mexican food, here’s what I ate during a sunshine-filled weekend in Southern California.
