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Two Days in Verona, Italy: The Perfect Itinerary
Europe | Italy | Luxury | Western Europe

Two Days in Verona, Italy: The Perfect Itinerary

As the sweetheart of Northern Italy, you canโ€™t miss spending two days in Verona! From Veronaโ€™s romantic cobblestone streets and bustling piazzas to the vineyards of Valpolicella, this two-day Verona…

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Paris Foodie Guide: Where to Eat in Paris + Top Food Experiences
Europe | Foodie Guides | France | Western Europe

Paris Foodie Guide: Where to Eat in Paris + Top Food Experiences

Wondering where to eat in Paris? If you travel to eat, then my Paris foodie guide was made for youโ€ฆ  During my recent 2.5-week trip to Paris, I did almost…

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Vegan Black Pepper Tofu Stir-Fry
Asian-Inspired Recipes | Dinner | Lunch | Recipes

Vegan Black Pepper Tofu Stir-Fry

This black pepper tofu is equal parts spicy, savory, and sweet! This easy recipe is perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner.

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30-Minute Vegan Cauliflower Tikka Masala
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30-Minute Vegan Cauliflower Tikka Masala

It’s no secret that cooking and eating Indian food are two of my favorite activities โ€” especially when the dish in question is cauliflower tikka masala. In my opinion, perfectly…

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Vegan Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce
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Vegan Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Looking for an easy and healthy, yet super satisfying Vietnamese spring rolls recipe? These vegan, gluten-free rolls are packed with fresh vegetables, flavorful herbs, noodles, and lots of beautiful, bright colors. And they’re complete with a deliciously spicy peanut dipping sauce!

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Vegan Chickpea and Potato Curry (Chana Aloo Masala)
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Vegan Chickpea and Potato Curry (Chana Aloo Masala)

One of my favorite curries to make is this vegan chana aloo masala, otherwise known as Indian chickpea and potato curry. If you like a good tomato-based curry that’s packed…

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Sweet and Sour Tofu with Pineapple
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Sweet and Sour Tofu with Pineapple

If you’re on the lookout for a quick, delicious, and vegan weeknight dinner, then I have just the dish for you: sweet and sour tofu with pineapple! This dish is…

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Where to Eat in Kanazawa, Japan (18 Must-Try Restaurants!)
Asia | Foodie Guides | Japan

Where to Eat in Kanazawa, Japan (18 Must-Try Restaurants!)

Wondering where to eat in Kanazawa, Japan? I created the ultimate foodie guide to Kanazawa (A.K.A. โ€œLittle Kyotoโ€) – just for you! Mark my words: Kanazawa is Japan’s next “it”…

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A Foodieโ€™s Guide to the Best Restaurants in Prague
Czech Republic | Europe | Foodie Guides

A Foodieโ€™s Guide to the Best Restaurants in Prague

When you think of European foodie destinations, Prague probably isnโ€™t anywhere near the top of your list. With this foodie guide to the best restaurants in Prague, allow me to…

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A few more pics from our little adventure wedding A few more pics from our little adventure wedding in Banff National Park. โ„๏ธ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿค

Itโ€™s been a month(ish), and I still canโ€™t put the experience into proper sentences. So Iโ€™ll just string some words together and call it a dayโ€ฆ Our day. 

October 1st. Surprise snow. Last-minute minute location change. Always an adventure. Bow Lake. Holding back tears. Fireball. Umbrellas. Family. Beautiful words by officiant @marriedbycole. Big smiles. Freezing hands. Laughter. A lot of it. Actual tears. The snow stopped! Haikus. Promises. Magical views. Mr. and Mrs. Wet blue suede heels. Frozen toes. Hiking boots and wool socks. Full-blast car heater. Thank God. Crampons. Mini-hike. Bright blue Peyto Lake. The smell of the pines. We did it! Letโ€™s eat. 

Thank you @abbyplusdave for capturing our day so perfectly.
Adventuring together, for life. โ„๏ธ๐Ÿค Octobe Adventuring together, for life. โ„๏ธ๐Ÿค

October 1st, 2024 | Bow Lake, Banff National Park, Canada

#banffnationalpark #banffwedding #banff #albertacanada #bowlake #weddingday #adventurewedding
Before @tbexevents officially kicked off, @visitan Before @tbexevents officially kicked off, @visitanchorage #hosted me on the most breathtaking bucket list experience: hiking on the Matanuska Glacier in the Chugach Mountains with @greatlandadventures.

Crampons on, we tramped along the ice, exploring just a fraction of this impressive 27-mile-long, 4-mile-wide glacier.

Beyond the epic views, tasting the purest, most delicious glacial water everrrr was a highlight.

Fun fact: According to our @greatlandadventures guide, the Chugach is the most glaciated mountain range in the world, with more than 10,000 glaciers! ๐Ÿคฏ

This experience was a 10/10. Would you hike on a glacier?! โ„๏ธโœจ
Exploring Alaska in the fall was a dream! ๐Ÿ๐ŸซŽ Exploring Alaska in the fall was a dream! ๐Ÿ๐ŸซŽ

The 49th State has been on my bucket list for foreverrr so I jumped at the chance to attend @tbexevents #hosted by @visitanchorage and @travelalaska a few weeks ago!

With the expert local hiking guides from @reveltreksandtours (and new travel blogging friends!), I had the most epic time hiking in Chugach State Park and Hatcher Pass, kayaking and hiking around Eklutna Lake with @lifetimeadventuresak, foraging for wild berries, craft beer-tasting at @bleeding_heart_brewery, and learning about Alaskaโ€™s indigenous cultures.

Our amazing farm-to-table meal at @featherandflour was an absolute highlight too. 

We stayed in the coziest cabins at @bluewaterbasecamp - the most peaceful place to unwind (and try to spot the northern lights!) after adventure-packed days in the wilderness. Owners, Teal and Russ, even shared freshly hunted moose steaks with us as we sat around the campfire trading travel tales (this is such an honor, since moose can only be hunted and shared - youโ€™ll never see it on a restaurant menu!). 

Have you been to Anchorage before?! From glacier-hiking and kayaking to visiting indigenous cultural centers and spotting wild moose and bears, thereโ€™s so much to discoverโ€ฆ I already canโ€™t wait to go back!

#tbexanchorage #visitanchorage #anchorage #travelalaska 

P.S. Thanks @sydneybrowntravels @valerievalise @glam_journey_ for starring in my video โœจ
Welcome to paradise in Southern Creteโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ทโœจ

๐Ÿ“Sfakiรก (Chora Sfakion), Crete, Greece 

I just spent two weeks on Crete (the largest Greek island) and stumbled upon a hidden gem: the remote coastal village of Sfakiรก. 

In Chania, before we set off, the rental car shop worker told us, โ€œYou havenโ€™t been to Crete unless you visit Sfakiรก.โ€ While a restauranteur (of the best restaurant in Chania, IMO, @toantikristo) said, โ€œAs you drive through the mountains, think of me, remember my words. Roll the windows down and smell the wild oregano on the warm sea air.โ€ 

Clearly, we were onto something good...

We spent three nights at a beautiful boutique hotel (Eleana Nature & Art). Lazed the days away at the beaches in Sfakiรก - as well as in Loutro and at Sweetwater Beach (both reachable only via boat or hiking). Swam in some of the brightest azure waters Iโ€™ve ever seen. Sipped Aperol spritzes. And dined on allll the Cretan salads, Sfakian pies, and fresh seafood - from whole-grilled snapper to marinated octopus salad. It was bliss. 

Visiting Crete? Add this peaceful beach village to your list!

According to locals, itโ€™s only ever busy in July and August.
Letโ€™s call this one โ€œBTS: My life as a full-ti Letโ€™s call this one โ€œBTS: My life as a full-time travel blogger (on a 9-month Instagram hiatus)โ€.

Oh hi! ๐Ÿ‘‹ Itโ€™s like I blinked and almost a year has passed since I posted on here. Time to catch up! Hereโ€™s a 30-second peek into life lately, includingโ€ฆ

- Living in Oaxaca City as a digital nomad (again!)
- Exploring the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii
- Saying โ€œyes!โ€ atop Royโ€™s Peak at sunrise in New Zealand ๐Ÿ’
- Embarking on two South Island Great Walks (Abel Tasman & Kepler) 
- Spending a month in my old hometown: Byron Bay, Australia
- Wining and dining across 9 regions of Italy over 2ish months
- Discovering the most breathtaking, remote beaches in Crete
- Spending time with family in California, the PNW, and New Zealand

Iโ€™m spending the summer in Bend, Oregon - smashing out work, and Instagram videos, apparently! - before another year of non-stop adventures across Canada, Europe, Japan, and beyond! 

Where are you off to this summer? โœจ
Last weekโ€™s hiking trip to Mammoth was a little Last weekโ€™s hiking trip to Mammoth was a little snowier - and a whole lot more beautiful - than expected โ„๏ธ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ˜

Hereโ€™s your sign to plan a trip to Mammoth Lakes, California!
POV: You road trip to the โ€œYellow Cityโ€ of Iza POV: You road trip to the โ€œYellow Cityโ€ of Izamal but the pink 100-year-old hacienda you stay at tries to steal the show.

Seriously though, how beautiful is this place?!

I booked a room at this charming hacienda at the very last minute - literally a second before we left our apartment in Mรฉrida - for just $70 USD ๐Ÿคฏ. I didnโ€™t expect too much, but needless to say, this place absolutely stunned me on arrival.

The gigantic guest suites (with air conditioning; a must in the Yucatรกn!), tranquil grounds, antique Mexican dรฉcor, pink details, and warm hospitality were everything.

I immediately wished weโ€™d booked an extra night just so we could relax by the pool all day. (Go here. Do that. And order a mezcalita for me.)

SAVE THIS IN YOUR YUCATรN DREAM TRIP FOLDER. ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ

๐Ÿ“ Hacienda Sacnicte, Izamal, Yucatรกn, Mรฉxico

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