Traveling to Asia from the US for the first time, especially when you start the journey solo, can be an intimidating experience. I’ve been there and know how it feels! That’s why our adventure to Thailand has a special place...
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I hate to be a ‘debbie-downer’ but if something happens while traveling internationally, and you find yourself without your Passport, credit cards or any form of identification, it can feel like you’re sliding towards rock bottom! While no one plans...
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Ah Italia! How we love your sweet gelato, classical street musicians, delicious food, and incredible sights. The more we saw of you, the more we wanted to see! From the lush rolling hills of Tuscan wine country, to the cobble...
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The Canadian Rockies are chock-full of beauty and adventure! Between the jagged, ice-capped peaks and the magically colored lakes, there’s no way to avoid the jaw-dropped and wide-eyed look. It was so special to share this amazing adventure with the...
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Iceland is full of SO much magic. Rainbows! Long-haired horses! Bread baked underground! Icebergs! It’s an overload for the senses, and with the ever-changing weather, it’s different every time you visit. I’m so thrilled I got to share Iceland with an...
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DOUBLE RAINBOWS – are you kidding me?!?! There’s an unmistakeable charm in Iceland. You can find it everywhere you go; the colorful houses in Reykjavik, the geothermal waters, horses with gentle eyes, hidden waterfalls you have to hike into (and...
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The traditional way to say ‘cheers’ in Croatian is živjeli (g-va-lee) And when I look back on photos from our recent trip to Croatia I just want to open a good bottle of Croatian wine, look each woman in the eye...
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I know you just want to get on the plane, get in your seat, and get everything settled in your corner of your little home for the next 2, 6, or 12 hours. BUT: please don’t disregard the needs and...
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Iceland is on the map in a BIG way. Not a week goes by where I don’t hear of someone visiting Iceland, booking a trip to Iceland, or that it’s on the top of someone’s bucket list. Thanks to a...
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You know the classic Cyndi Lauper song ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’ well that song was basically on repeat in my mind throughout the entire #LivingBigThailand 2018 trip. 12 women joined from all corners of the US for our...
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First there was Global Entry, and now there is Mobile Passport Control. Thanks to these two programs, entering the United States is easier than ever. A little 101: Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection program that allows...
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Imagine the scene: you’ve been living in Western Europe or beyond, and have always heard of a place called New York City, that in your mind, represented the path to freedom, opportunity, land and wealth. You’re one of the lucky...
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I often tell people that if you want to really see Costa Rica, you have to find yourself on a bumpy dirt road to get there. And on this year’s Living Big adventure to Costa Rica, we got our fair...
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Experiencing New York City in the fall is one of my favorites travel experiences in the US. It’s the cool crisp air (in our case this year the air was EXTRA cool!) And it’s seeing the leaves change colors and...
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If you’re traveling solo, or with a group of friends, don’t automatically write of a hostel stay because you’re no longer 22. I’ve stayed in a few hostels this summer, and am reminded about all the pro’s of a hostel...
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What can I say? Switzerland is my spirit animal; it just gets me. I’ve been to Switzerland a number of times now — including two trips I’ve hosted for small groups of women — and nothing about Switzerland gets old....
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