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I have lived in New England my entire life, and honestly I was never a fan. Every winter I would find myself saying “There are 50 states! Why on earth did my parents choose Massachusetts?” We would vacation all the time to these beautiful warm exotic places and I would always fantasize about living there… Read more: Learning to Love Where You Live Again

If you’re familiar with Disney World, you’ve probably been to Epcot, but have you ever heard of its International Food and Wine Festival? Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival runs from August through November and is a must see for anyone who loves trying new foods. Throughout the World Showcase, you’ll find stands representing each… Read more: Top Things to Eat and Drink at Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival

I’m a big fan of fall, and not to brag, but I live in Massachusetts, and it’s the greatest place to be this time of year! If you need a little convincing, or if you’re in the area looking for ways to get into the spooky season spirit, here are some of the best fall… Read more: Top Things to Do in Massachusetts This Fall (Plus One Rhode Island Honorable Mention)

Let me set the scene: the year is 2014. I’m 16 years old, sitting in an almost empty cruise ship buffet in Hawaii, drinking tea. Across from me is Jessica. Instead of joining the other teens in their adult supervised activities, we slipped away to have tea. She loved tea, and even though I normally… Read more: The Best Souvenir From Traveling? A Lifelong Friend!

If you’re looking for the best way to enjoy a beautiful day in Rhode Island, you have to see the Cliff Walk in Newport. The Cliff Walk begins at Easton Beach, where you’ll find both a parking lot and street parking nearby. The path stretches 3.5 miles along the ocean, offering breathtaking coastal views. As… Read more: A Stroll You’ll Never Forget: Discovering Newport’s Cliff Walk

Recently, my TikTok has been taken over by Lapland elves. Every post I see shows cheerful elf girls baking cookies, feeding reindeer, and living their best lives. Not only does it have me wishing for Christmas way too early, but it also has me wondering: what exactly is a Lapland elf, and how do I… Read more: Want to Be an Elf in Lapland? Here’s How to Make It Happen!

If you’re anything like me, sometimes the suitcase stays in the closet a little too long. When wanderlust hits but travel plans don’t, I love living vicariously through other people’s adventures. My favorite way to do that is watching movies and shows that whisk me away to far off places. Here are my go to… Read more: Streaming Your Next Great Escape

Do you ever find yourself daydreaming about running away? Do you ever imagine where you’d go? If you answered yes to both questions, then you’re just like me. The only difference is that I like to take it a step further and explore Airbnbs I’d want to escape to. So, if you ever feel like… Read more: If I Could Disappear Right Now, I’d Go to These 4 Airbnbs

My friends and I had been dying for a girls’ trip, but we didn’t have time to go far from home. We decided it would be fun to head up to our lovely capital city and spend a night in Boston. We stayed in the Back Bay area so we’d be within walking distance of… Read more: A 24 Hour Boston Girls Trip

I was aimlessly browsing Airbnb, as I so often do, looking for interesting stays. During my search, I stumbled upon the Piper Hollow Enchanted Treehouse. It looked like something out of a daydream. When you arrive at Piper Hollow, the first thing you notice is the hanging seats underneath. They even have a projector and… Read more: Living in a Daydream: The Magical Airbnb I Never Wanted to Leave

Cruises are worth the hype! As someone in my 20s who feels a desperate need to travel, I sometimes struggle to find the money to do so. It sucks. Naturally, I’m always looking for the most affordable ways to get away for a while without going broke. One of the best options I’ve found is… Read more: Affordable Travel in Your 20s: Why You Should Consider a Cruise

One of my favorite things to do? Living vicariously through other women’s travel adventures. Let’s be real — we can’t always be jet-setting around the world. So while you’re stacking up that travel fund, check out these awesome books by some badass ladies who’ve been there, done that, and wrote about it. Eat Pray Love… Read more: 5 Books by Traveling Ladies