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An Authentic Sicilian Experience On The Island That Has It All

The most notable for me were the summery weather (in October!!!), the charming old towns made up of a maze of little cobblestone streets, the delicious Sicilian food, and most of all the friendly local people with the biggest hearts. Visiting Sicily is like stepping back in time… slower pace of daily life, endless hospitality, traditional values and affordable to visit. 

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Yosemite – A Modern + Wholesome Guide: Off The Grid

My husband Chris, my 4 month old puppy Bailey and I all had the best time in Yosemite recently so I wanted to share with you exactly how we enjoyed our trip away from it all...  

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The Ultimate Weekend Guide To Portland

My husband and I just visited the vibrant city of Portland over the weekend and wow were we impressed with the plethora of independent shops, local fashion, cool restaurants and hip hotels. The West End was our main stomping ground with everything we needed right at our fingertips. 

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VENICE LA – A MODERN + WHOLESOME GUIDE

To sum it up, we encountered the friendliest locals, an abundance of organic plant based eateries, high quality coffee, lovely boutique shopping, epic weather, a sea of bright colors lining the sun kissed streets, and lots of vibrant energy! 

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Maui – A Modern + Wholesome Guide

Last November my husband and I visited Maui for 4 blissful nights, and I wanted to share with you our personal favorite discoveries that are a little off the beaten track, and super nourishing for the soul.    

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Healthy Discoveries From My Trip To Australia

I am madly in love with beautiful Australia. When I go back home to visit, my first stop is Geelong and the Surf Coast where I grew up. Geelong has come along way in recent times, with Melbourne style cafes popping up all over the place, and little boutiques showing off the latest style trends. 

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Cool, Hip + Trendy Travel Guide: Palm Springs

Ahh those magic mountains, warm desert air, blue skies, sunshine, green palm trees, mid century modern architecture, happy hour, starry night skies, tasty bites, and relaxation by the pool. Does life get any better than this?

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