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Your Guide for the Ultimate Savannah, Georgia Getaway

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Savannah, Georgia is a uniquely charming city with something for truly everyone on the trip. A beautiful historic town with giant looming oak trees and perfectly planned public squares, the romantic could get lost toting a book, enjoying reading under the shade and perusing the town’s coffee shops, amazing restaurants and historic landmarks. If you head towards the Riverside District, shops, bars and restaurants provide endless entertainment while enjoying the waterfront and watching the ships pass by. Savannah is a quaint town that also provides fun and entertainment for the night owls in your group. Continue reading for the best tips for getting the most out of your visit to Savannah, Georgia.

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The Ultimate Guide for Charleston, South Carolina

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Charleston, South Carolina, is a unique vibrant city teaming with classic style, vibrant colors and tall palm trees. This charming city gets its Bahamian flair from its rich history as a major trading port. In this post, you will read about the unmatched dining scene in Charleston, SC. Charleston is also known for some of the best shopping in the country. Read this post for the top places you will need to see when visiting Charleston, and where to get some of the best food and drinks and shopping in the city.

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Don’t Sleep On This Stunning Fall Destination: North Georgia

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Throughout the four day trip, we stayed within the Blue Ridge Region, which, at this time in early November, engulfed North Georgia with a blanket of crisp golden leaves everywhere you turned. It was the absolute perfect time to visit. Continue reading for details on apple orchards, wineries with the most breathtaking views, and the cutest and unique historic towns, one of which you might recognize from your favorite Hallmark films!

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How to Spend One Day at the Grand Canyon North Rim

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Greeted with breathtaking panoramic views at turn, our trip to the Grand Canyon was nothing short of stunning. Continue reading this post for a detailed guide on how to spend one day at the North Rim at Grand Canyon National Park. I’ll list out our best recommendations on how we fit this amazing location into what was just supposed to be a trip to Zion and Bryce Canyon.

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Road Trip to these Amazing Utah and Arizona National Parks

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In August 2022, my best friend and I aligned our schedules, circled a day, blocked our calendars and hit the road for the trip that came to be affectionately known by us as Utah 2.0, since we had our first Utah trip planned for 2020 and it was cancelled. Now with two extra years of planning, and research, we were more ready than ever to finally see this beautiful state for ourselves. This trip was an amazing adventure filled with breathtaking panoramic views, meeting the nicest people, unexpectedly awesome food, and a few surprises throughout. Continue reading for all the details on how we fit Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, The Grand Canyon and 1 day of Las Vegas into a 6 day trip. I’ll list out our best recommendations for hikes, food and where to stay.

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How to Maximize Two Days at Zion National Park

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In August 2022 I finally made it to Zion National Park after a long two years of planning. This trip was an amazing adventure filled with breathtaking panoramic views, meeting the nicest people, unexpectedly awesome food, and a few surprises throughout. Continue reading for all the details on our two days at Zion National Park, and our tips and tricks for getting the most out of your experience here. I’ll list out our best recommendations for hikes, food and where to stay.

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An Instagram Feed Worthy Afternoon in Miami, Florida

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Miami, Florida is a city like no other. Bursting with different music, foods, cultures, and experiences, Miami puts a hot, spicy spin on the unique meld of flavors that make their way here from all different corners of the world. Miami radiates on its own frequency and it really is a melting pot of different sights, sounds and colors, overflowing with its unique flavor. In this post I’ll take you through one day in Miami, visiting some of the most Instagram-worthy places. I hope this post inspires you to get some bangers for your feed and plan a fun and unique adventure for the day!  

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Explore This Stunning Historic Villa in Miami, Florida

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The historic and stunning Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, is a breathtaking villa completed in 1922 that sprawls 50 acres in Coconut Grove, Miami FL. Visiting Vizcaya is a great way to spend a beautiful Florida afternoon, enjoying the scenic grounds, appreciating history and donating to a worth cause. I hope this post inspires you to take in some Florida history and experience something a bit different than what Miami is known for.

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Road Trip From Washington DC to New York – Your Must Stop Guide

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There’s nothing like taking off on a road trip to close out the summer with some good friends. We decided to take advantage of the long Labor Day weekend to embark on a mini adventure driving from Washington DC to New York City, making a few unique stops along the way. In this post I’ll take you through our adventure, what we saw, where to eat, and what to do. I hope this post inspires you and helps you plan your next adventure!

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Vegan Crispy Baked Beet Leaf Chips

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After tearing these beautiful purple stemmed leafy greens off and tossing them in the garbage a bunch of times, I started wondering if I was wasting good food? Could these gorgeous leaves I was throwing in the trash be edible? Turns out they are, and they’re pretty good for you too! Usually when I buy a bunch of beets, After the beet roots are saved for later, I prepare the beet greens as a healthy snack for myself. Keep reading for all the details on how to make this easy, nutritious, and tasty snack.

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Tips to Step Up Your Photography Game

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Throughout my photography journey, I have my tried and true tricks of the trade that I have found instantly elevated my photos. Read below for some basic principles of photography that I know you will find to make a huge difference in your photos. Be sure to try these out the next time you are out shooting. You can even use these on your phones, so no fancy equipment necessary!

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Your Guide to One Day in Philadelphia

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Philadelphia. At first thought, you may think of the Fresh Prince. Or cheese steaks. Or cream cheese. Or even my man, Rocky. But if you dig a little deeper you may be surprised to find there is quite a lot to this little city. Philadelphia has an amazing urban eclectic-ness that is intertwined with the prominent undertones of this city’s historical foundation. There is a vibrant art scene in Philly which contributes to this fantastic energy that radiates from street corner to corner. I feel as if Philadelphia is often overshadowed by the bigger cities of New York and Miami, but Philly really does have a lot to offer. Continue reading for the deets on our one day adventure in Philadelphia.