Travels
Tales of my travels, near and far.
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A Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Happy Hump Day, y’all! It’s taken me a minute to write this post about Animal Kingdom, and it almost didn’t happen, but a promise is a promise. As we all know, Epcot is my absolute favorite Disney park, but Animal…
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Eating My Way Through Epcot Flower and Garden
Epcot is my favorite Disney park, mainly because of the all the seasonal festivals.
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NEW YORK CITY: Winding Down in the Big Apple
After riding the Lakeshore Limited to New York City, I spent most of my trip under the weather but rallied enough to meet my agent, visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, and try some NYC classic eats. 🗽
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CHICAGO: Three and a Half Days in the Windy City
Chicago is a foodie's dream! Besides beginning a love affair with deep dish pizza, I did a ton of sightseeing, and caught up with friends. 🍕
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FLAGSTAFF: Jax Takes on The Grand Canyon…and Laundry
There's not much to do in Flagstaff itself, so I did laundry. But I took an all-day tour that culminated in seeing the GRAND CANYON! Keep reading for the goods. 🏜️
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LOS ANGELES: Thanks But I’ve Had Enough
While I've determined that Los Angeles is not the city for me, I enjoyed playing tourist on a Rasta Bus, trying new-to-me Asian foods, and visiting The Ripped Bodice romance bookstore. 🎥
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PACIFIC SURFLINER: A Short and Sweet Ride Down the Coast
I thought riding the Pacific Surfliner would fulfill my dream of driving down the Pacific Coast Highway, but I think it's given me a new one: live in an Airstream on the beach! 🌊
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SAN LUIS OBISPO: Taking It Slow in SLO
This time I'm in San Luis Obispo, a cute, little Spanish-influenced college town in California wine country where you can eat your fill and shop 'til you drop. Try the tacos! 🌮
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SAN FRANCISCO: A Bumpy Start With a Smooth Finish
San Francisco was a whirlwind! My first day was rough—namely due to staying in Oakland—but I bounced back. My second day was a tourist's dream, and my trip ended on a high note. Get the deets. 🌁
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CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR: 32 Hours on a Train and I Loved Every Minute
My first train ride on my Great USA Rail Adventure was 32 hours from Denver to San Francisco! I saw naked butts, made new friends, and journeyed through an alien landscape. Keep reading for the tea on train life. 🚞
