My trip to Bali, Indonesia was eye-opening to say the least. I experienced a little bit of everything while visiting—joy, sadness, excitement, disappointment at times, but most of all, tons of beautiful zen-like moments, alongside two wonderful travel companions. I have a LOT to say about Bali, and this is just one of several posts that
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Travel Guide: 3 Days in Los Angeles
Headed to California in the future? I traveled to Los Angeles recently for the holidays and found some great spots to add to your travel list. I explored 3 areas over the course of 3 days: Malibu, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood. I used a combination of recommendations from locals, Instagrammers, and reviews I found
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Secret Malibu Gem Too Good Not to Share
VIEW VIDEO AND CONTINUE READING BELOW: If there’s one thing I just have to experience while traveling, it’s an amazing view. No matter where I go, I’m always on the hunt for that special place with some kind of stellar vista. When it comes to finding truly exceptional gems, I usually seek the guidance of
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Rocking Route 99 in Rock City
If you’re obsessed with globetrotting like I am, there’s a fairly high likelihood you have a trip coming up soon—probably before the end of 2015 even. If that’s you, keep reading! If that’s not you, keep reading anyway! I have a special campaign for all my fellow travel lushes out there and it involves a few
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Las Vegas: 5 Reasons for Staying Away From the Middle of the Strip
Since there are so many different places in the world I want to explore in my lifetime, I try very hard not to travel to the same cities over and over again. Las Vegas, however, is a place I will probably never be able to escape visiting. It’s the quintessential American destination for celebrating milestones
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Saint Lucian Designer Pays Homage to Atlanta’s Artistic Evolution
Last weekend, I took to the graffiti-infused streets of Atlanta to photograph Saint Lucian designer, Kimberly Solana. She is the creative architect behind 8ttava, a company Kimberly created as a way to translate her colorful visions into hand-painted artistic masterpieces, ranging from canvas art to clothing and jewelry. As the brains and beauty behind this
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Shopping in India: 10 Gift Ideas and Bargaining Tips
So you’re going to India. All your friends and family are excited and pressuring you to bring a piece of India back to them. You could buy a keychain from the airport, but that’s just lazy. You’re going to the land of infinite variety and every shopaholic’s personal paradise! So you really have no excuse
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India Survival Guide: 10 Tips and Lessons Learned the Hard Way
“Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on what comes.” ~Zig Ziglar India is an incredible country to explore (and I’m not just saying this because my mother was born there). For me, it was certainly the adventure of a lifetime, with its lush vistas and fascinating culture, but I would be sugarcoating my
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Travel Guide: Christmas in Chicago
Chicago is one of my favorite American cities; even when winter is coming. Nicknamed the ‘Windy City’ for a reason, Chicago can dish out some pretty frosty weather, making even the local pigeons gather around fires just to keep warm. The famous Chicago River turns to ice. And the beloved Chicago Bean gets completely snow-capped.
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Vegan Cocktail Recipe: British Virgin Islands Painkiller
Today, I’m headed to the U.S. and British Virgin Islands for the longest double date of my life. In celebration of my romantic couples getaway, today’s international drink recipe is the “Painkiller” – the official cocktail of the British Virgin Islands! The Painkiller is one of the most popular mixed drinks in the entire Caribbean