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Hostal dos Reis Católicos: One Of The Oldest Hotels On Earth

Have you ever been in a building that oozes a history so dense you can almost feel it in the ...

Hiking The Camino de Santiago: Day 5&6, Arriving in Santiago

Day 5 of hiking The Camino de Santiago started early. Like- before dawn early. This ...

Hiking The Camino de Santiago: Day 4, Arzúa to Casa de Acivro

I awoke on my fourth day of hiking the Camino de Santiago afraid to move. Did my knees- sore and ...

Hiking The Camino de Santiago: Day 3, Palas de Rei to Arzúa

Day 3 of hiking the Camino de Santiago was a long day. Like, really long: 30 km (18.6 miles) of ...

Shopping In London

A short guide to my favorite areas for shopping in London There is something fun about making ...

What Exactly IS Boxing Day?

Boxing Day- a holiday celebrated on December 26th (the day after Christmas) in Great ...

Christmas Markets

Christmas markets are a tradition that originated in German-speaking regions of Northern Europe ...

Christmas in London

I've had the pleasure of spending time in London during the Christmas season on a few ...

What’s my favorite thing to do in London? Well,

What’s my favorite thing to do in London?
Well, it’s SHOPPING, of course!

Now on the blog- my neighborhood by neighborhood guide to shopping in London includes everything you need to know to be sure you don’t miss any of the historic highlights or modern favorites.

Link in my bio!

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Looking for a fun place to spend a night or a long

Looking for a fun place to spend a night or a long layover at New York's JFK Airport? ✈️

Check out The TWA Hotel in Terminal 5- once an active TWA flight terminal and now a gleaming hotel! ✨

This jetway to the past and Trans World Airline's golden age of flight features modern guest rooms, original 1960s architecture, a rooftop pool overlooking an active runway, and more! The unique concept has preserved all of the glitz of the "golden age of flight" - (but left the onboard smoking in the past.)

Check out my review and catch up on the history of this incredible structure that once saw scores of passengers, celebrities and even popes arrive and depart for the 1960s most exciting new way to travel- by air! 🛫

Now on the blog- Link in Bio!
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Any trip I take to a coastal city is going to invo

Any trip I take to a coastal city is going to involve the water- even if it's frikk'n freezing.

Check out our afternoon sail aboard the 'Bay Lady' on Seattle's Elliott Bay- complete with hoisted sails, flowing champagne and gorgeous views.

Now on the blog!
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Want to stand on top of a mountain without having

Want to stand on top of a mountain without having to be a "serious" hiker?? It can be done and Mt. Rainier is the place! 🏔

Check out my day-trip up Mt. Rainier as a "non-serious" hiker and the incredible view from the top! Hint: it's easier if you drive most of the way up. 😊

Full experience on the blog now.
Enjoy the view!
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Sure, regular planes taking off and landing on the

Sure, regular planes taking off and landing on the ground are cool, but have you ever tried a water takeoff and landing in a seaplane??
Spoiler Alert: It's way cooler.

I recently had the opportunity to take a cruise in a seaplane over Seattle and it did NOT disappoint!

Check out my experience and where you can try it too- now on the blog! Link in Bio!
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Wait- What exactly IS Boxing Day? Like most Ameri

Wait- What exactly IS Boxing Day?

Like most Americans, I asked the same question.

It's definitely NOT a day for half-naked men to bop back and forth punching each other with red gloves in the cold back alleys of Victorian London... it's not that kind of boxing.

Check out my (brief!) history of Boxing Day to FINALLY discover what this traditional British day after Christmas is all about.

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Happy Christmas Eve! I've put together a (very)

Happy Christmas Eve!

I've put together a (very) brief history of traditional German-style Christmas Markets and where to find them around the world- just in time for holiday merrymaking (and family gathering small talk) !

Now on the blog! Link in Bio!
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London on a whim at the holidays!? What could be m

London on a whim at the holidays!? What could be more festive!?

My partner and I decided to take a last minute hop across the pond to (safely!) enjoy some of the winter wonder that London has to offer during the holiday season!

Check out my latest post on my favorite holiday activities in my favorite city- London!
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Swimming the skies- not a bad place to watch the j

Swimming the skies- not a bad place to watch the jets take off! 🏊🏻‍♀️✈️

Rooftop pool at the TWA hotel in JFK Airport’s Terminal 5. We dig it.

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HOTEL REVIEW: Hostal dos Reis Católicos in Santia

HOTEL REVIEW: Hostal dos Reis Católicos in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

Check out this spectacular 5-star Parador (hotel) that claims a spot as one of the oldest continually operating hotels in the world. (Originally built in 1499)

The Rooms! The Common Areas! The Cloisters! The History! THE FOOD!

Join me in taking a peek into this classic old-world gem in the heart of Santiago de Compostela.

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Aurora Bird was born to invoke the renewing spirit of the goddess Aurora through fresh experiences that bring a new dawn to each explorer who seeks it. Like Isabella Bird, we fundamentally believe that travel is an essential part of human growth, empathy, and wellness. We strive to support strong women and the importance of independence, self-discovery, and happiness.