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Welcome to my adventure blog, where I share travel tips that help you experience more and stress less — from where to rest your head in Queenstown, to how to snag the best seat on a Swiss train headed to St. Moritz, to what to wear so every vacation photo feels like a postcard. And because I rarely travel solo, you’ll also meet my husband, our college kids, my parents, and a gaggle of girl and guy friends — the crew behind my stories, critiques, and occasional mid-hike rebellions. Real people. Real adventures — beautifully lived.
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Dubai & Abu Dhabi: Party in the Persian Gulf
Never been to the Middle East? The UAE is the perfect place to dip a perfectly pedicured toe into the desert and sample the magic of the Arabian Peninsula. I tagged along on my husband’s business trip…
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Easy Breezy Puerto Rico
Looking for a quick and easy Spring Break from the U.S. or Canada? Look no further than the Ritz-Carlton Reserve property, Dorado Beach, outside San Juan, Puerto Rico. When To Go and How To Get There The…
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My Go-To Long-Haul Packing Trio
There are some great things about a long haul flight. When I’m at a stable cruising altitude, I get some uninterrupted down time to relax, read, watch movies and catch up on work. But that time is…
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Where to Next? Oman with a Side Dish of Dubai
Everyone has that destination that’s been calling for years. For me, it’s Muscat, Oman, which has lived on my travel wish list since 2010. Set on the Gulf of Oman and framed by mountains and desert, Muscat…
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A Mother-Daughter Getaway: 4 Perfect Days in Santa Barbara & Santa Ynez
One of my favorite travel partners is my mom—my favorite plus-one in sensible shoes. She’s well-traveled, loves history, has the stamina of a mountain goat, and somehow fits half her closet into a carry-on. Our annual mother-daughter…
