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Sharing my honest review of a stay at magdas HOTEL—a boutique hotel in Vienna, Austria — Choosing a hotel in a large, unfamiliar city is kind of overwhelming, isn’t it? With so many neighborhoods to consider and countless properties to sift through, narrowing down the options can be daunting. Even once you’ve chosen a specific …
For decades I dreamed of visiting the Christmas markets of Europe, with visions of Michael and me bundled up in our coats while holding mugs of steaming mulled wine and strolling row after row of vendors selling unique goods they handcrafted. But year after year, something got in the way. We’d already burned through our …
I spent several weeks testing and wearing every scent in the Dreamy Discovery Set from Skylar, a clean fragrance brand—and I have a lot of thoughts. — Unless you catch me just after a shower (um, can you not?), chances are, I probably don’t smell like myself. Instead, I probably smell like any number of …
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A guide filled with my tried and true favorites for 2024
Travel is expensive. But travel gifts? They don’t have to be! Sharing my top travel gifts under $30 for 2024 — Sometimes, it’s the smallest things that bring the biggest smiles. Those little things that make a big difference in a traveler’s day are often easy on the budget—and easy to gift! This post contains …
A guide to this year’s best gifts they would love, but would never buy for themselves — Life’s little luxuries like sunsets and soft kitten tummies are so sweet, but you can’t easily wrap them up and put a bow on them (I mean, can you imagine gift wrapping a cat?). Thankfully, there are plenty …
Sharing a list of travel-inspired gifts for the young ones in your life — Full disclosure: I don’t have kids. But I do have five siblings, most of whom are still in their teens. And a niece and nephew, who are in their early years. This post contains affiliate links and I may receive a …
A gift guide for guys without a tie or whiskey glass in sight — What is it about shopping for guys that is just so challenging? I’m sure we all have that one family member who is impossible to shop for—your family may even have a group text dedicated to figuring out what to get …
It’s that time again! Rounding up my top travel gifts for her for 2024 — Finding the perfect gift for the special people in your life can feel like an art form. I’m sure we’ve all been on the other side, politely smiling to accept a gift we don’t really love while simultaneously figuring out …