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  • Happy Hour, July 2017: Hitting the Beach with a Cocktail or Flying to Europe for $100?

    At Home, Wanderlust July 28, 2017

    Pour the tea, it’s happy hour time! Each month, I share my favorite articles and links from around the web. Let’s jump right in with the breaking travel news this month:…

  • Is Victoria, BC the most walkable city ever? Join me on a stroll and let me show you where to wander in Victoria.

    Where to Wander Around Victoria, BC

    On the Go July 26, 2017

    We ventured out of our hotel at about 11am, deterred by a super late arrival the night before, which was made even worse by the 2 hour time difference. We made…

  • At $75 per person, afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress in Victoria is not a cheap activity. So, I wanted to know: is it really worth the price tag?

    Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Empress in Victoria, BC: Is It Worth the Price?

    Food and Drink, On the Go July 24, 2017

    When you start looking up what to do in Victoria, BC, a lot of the blogs and websites suggest going to afternoon tea at the Fairmont hotel here. At $75 a…

  • Our bridesmaid proposals turned out so cute! Click to check out how we proposed to our bridesmaids for our destination wedding.

    Wedding Wednesday: Our Bridesmaid, Groomsmen, and Usher “Proposals”

    At Home, Wedding July 19, 2017

    In the latest installment of my destination wedding planning series, I’m excited to show off the way I asked my girls to stand up with me (and Dustin’s guys to stand…

  • The Thompson Hotel Playa Del Carmen Review

    Happy Hour, June 2017: Lady Travel, Fat Travel and Yoga Travel, Oh My!

    At Home, Happy Hour June 30, 2017

    Pour the aperol spritz, it’s happy hour time! Each month, I share my favorite articles, links and shopping picks from around the web. Let’s jump right in with a roundup of…

  • Our Minnesota lakeside engagement shoot... click for more photos and advice on picking engagement photo outfits!

    Wedding Wednesday: Our Minnesota Lake Engagement Photos

    At Home, Wedding June 28, 2017

    Happy Wednesday everyone! For the first installment of my destination wedding planning series, I’m very excited to share some engagement photos that we did with the lovely Trish of Trish Allison…

  • How to Earn More Airline Miles in 5 Simple Steps

    Wanderlust June 12, 2017

    Confession time: I love a good deal. When I get a particularly good coupon, I get so excited to save money, I’ll go around to everyone, asking “do you need to…

  • In this edition of the Travel Girl Book Club, we're talking vacationships and romance on the road with What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding. Click to read my review!

    Travel Girl Book Club: What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding

    At Home, Wanderlust June 5, 2017

    Welcome back to the #TravelGirlBookClub! Heat yourself up a cup of tea (let’s be real, pour your wine), and cuddle up with my next pick, What I Was Doing While You…

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    Happy Hour, May 2017: Free Castles, Destination Wedding Planning, and Embracing Overpacking

    Happy Hour, Wanderlust May 31, 2017

    Pour the wine, it’s happy hour time! Each month, I’ll share my favorite links, products and events from around the web. Let’s jump right in with a roundup of the breaking…

  • Chicago Through Local Eyes with Kelly Larkin of Kelly in the City

    On the Go May 26, 2017

    On Monday, I mentioned that Dustin and I spent Easter weekend in Chicago, doing lots of wandering and eating and a little engagement ring shopping (full story coming Monday, I promise!). Since…

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