My 6 Favorite Coffee Shops Around the World (So Far)
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My 6 Favorite Coffee Shops Around the World (So Far)

I’m relatively new to the coffee scene so I’m sure there’s a percentage of you who will want to “come at me” for this list. Bear in mind that this is quite literally MY favorite list of coffee shops of places I’ve visited.

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3 Things to do near Gatlinburg, Tennessee
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3 Things to do near Gatlinburg, Tennessee

If you find yourself in Gatlinburg, Tennessee it can be overwhelming. I like to call it the Wisconsin Dells on steroids to all my Chicago friends. If you find yourself trapped at a family reunion in this southern Chuckie-Cheese, here are some ideas of things to do to get away from the chaos.

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10 Things to Know Before Your First Trip Overseas
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10 Things to Know Before Your First Trip Overseas

You did it! You got the time-off, ticket in your inbox – and now the anxiety is kicking-in. Traveling is supposed to be a bit uncomfortable, that’s why it grows us. Here are ten tips to help you be as prepared as possible for your upcoming adventure!

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Things to do in Athens, Greece: Dinner in the Sky
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Things to do in Athens, Greece: Dinner in the Sky

Dinner in the Sky Athens is nothing short of exceptional. Safely harnessed onto a table 40 meters in the air, you will enjoy a luxurious 6-course meal paired with local wines, all while watching the sunset on the Acropolis.

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Modern Christian Rumspringa
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Modern Christian Rumspringa

I chat with Liv of the Saving [Dis] Grace podcast about how traveling the world has changed my perspective on life and religion.

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What to Know Before Hiking Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park, UT
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What to Know Before Hiking Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park, UT

The country’s fourth most dangerous hike in the US has been enchanting visitors for decades. The short, yet strenuous 5-mile (roundtrip) hike is complete by a half-mile section of climbing with assistance by chains – all while hovering exposed to 1,000 ft drop-offs on either side.

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5 Reason To Visit Your Friends Abroad
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5 Reason To Visit Your Friends Abroad

My favorite way to travel is country-hopping to the different places my friends live in. From Asia to Europe, I’ve been country-hopping and living like a local. If your friend is living in a destination you're been dying to go to (or even one you aren’t) I have one word for you: GO!

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Unique Chicago Airbnbs: Unit 3 Bnb
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Unique Chicago Airbnbs: Unit 3 Bnb

Sites like Airbnb are filled with home after home, but some hosts go above and beyond. Wendy, who runs Unit 3 BnB in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, is just that host.

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One-Day Salzburg, Austria Itinerary
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One-Day Salzburg, Austria Itinerary

Whether you grew up singing “Raindrops on Roses…” or somehow ended up on the Captain Von Trapp thirst part of TikTok….then Salzburg is the place of your dreams.

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