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20 Nov

5 Reasons To Love NYC

5 Reasons To Love NYC
As I gazed from afar on a cold and dreary winter day with deep admiration of the skyline, Battery Park sits at the furthest tip of Manhattan Island.  For most---the city of big dreams represent so many things, but in historical context-- it's a symbol of European colonialism, American resilience and liberation. Despite the many things that I despise about this densely populated metropolis---the good certainly outweighs the bad. My trip to the big city instantly reminded me of its magical influence. If you've never been, here are 5 reasons to love New York City. Beacon of Hope - With the Statute of Liberty and Ellis Island just miles in its distance, it is where millions crossed the...
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29 Dec

5 International Travel Safety Tips

Best Travel Safety Tips
A few weeks ago, I traveled to Costa Rica around the same time that news broke of Carla Stefaniak, the missing Florida woman who was sadly found murdered a few days later by a suspected security guard. That situation shook me to the core for a multitude of reasons and reminded me just how vulnerable we are as women, and how we should never take travel safety lightly. As a Business IT Consultant, through the years I've had my fair share of solo travel. And while liberating--it at times came with a heighten sense of vulnerability. Truth be told, as women--we must move differently. We can never let our guard down. And so, with that said---here are 5 international travel safety...
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24 Aug

5 Great Beaches in the US

Best Beaches in America - Fashionably Fabulous Blog
Summer has come and gone. I'm not happy about it. Actually, just a tad bit. This summer was exceptionally brutal for us Floridians. We experienced 100 degree temps on many days. I hadn't experienced those kind of temps since spending time in Phoenix, AZ. I spent most of my summer days either poolside or at the beach. My favorite place to be in the world (the beach). Today I'm sharing with you 5 great beaches in the United States and its territories. Yep. No passport needed. Simply take a drive or book your flight and visit some of the best beaches on American soil. Trunk Bay, US Virgin Islands. It is simply amazing. Nestled in a remote location on the...
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10 Apr

5 Reasons to Embrace Travel

5 Reasons to Embrace Travel
HHaving lived in some of the most diverse cities in America, it wasn't long before I developed an appreciation for cultural diversity. There’s nothing like discovering new places, people and customs. Visiting a foreign country or even a domestic locale with unique culture has the capability to offer life changing experiences. With travel right at our fingertips, all it takes is a desire for adventure, a couple bucks and maybe a passport to unlock a world of priceless experiences. Here are the five reasons you should seek to up level your travel game. Experience New Cultures - Traveling to foreign countries (or domestic towns and cities) opens us up to new cultural experiences. Whether it's the type of...
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19 Dec

Fab Eats: Sopapillas . Franklin, TN

Sopapilla | so·pai·pil·la | noun: a deep-fried pastry, typically square, eaten with honey or sugar or as a bread. When I stopped in to the popular establishment, located in the posh Franklin neighborhood, an upscale suburb of Nashville---I was in for a treat. I'm usually not the Tex-Mex kinda  girl, but when I saw loads of seafood options on the menu I decided to give it a go. With an extensive menu sure to please meat eaters, vegans to vegetarians alike; Sopaillas is certainly a must try if you're ever in the area. It was also my very first time trying a sopapilla. It's basically fried dough served with a side of honey. Nothing really memorable about it, but nonetheless---it...
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