Tag: road trip
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Midwest, Part 2: Minneapolis & Osage Beach
October – November After a quaint and peaceful stay in Green Bay, WI, I was ready for the next Midwestern adventure. I’d heard a lot of good things about Minneapolis from people close to me. My personal experience with the city was limited to an airport layover on a childhood trip with my Nana. From…
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The Midwest, Pt. 1: Chicago & Green Bay
Chicago July – September Chicago has always been a city that intrigued me. As an extrovert who loves the buzz of city life, riding the “L” into downtown for an adventure felt like bucket list material. I had never been to Chicago, nor did I know anyone with roots in the city—so my imagination was…
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Nashville to Asheville
Nashville impressed with its lively music scene, diverse food, and relaxing nature walks, while Asheville charmed with its unique cuisine, craft beverages, and vibrant community spirit amidst stunning scenery.
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Nashville – An Unexpected Welcome
It was 2:30AM when the first tornado sirens started blaring. Paloma’s iPhone gave that horrendous screech that the weather service sends out – the one that I had muted back in LA, and I bolted out of bed in search of my pants. Glancing out of the window (in this case, not the best idea),…
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Wrapping Up St. Pete
January – March This last week in St. Pete did not go as I initially thought it would. I caught the flu and have been bedridden for the past five days. But I suppose this is the perfect opportunity to reflect on our time here and share what made us fall in love with St.…
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From the Bay to the Sunshine State: Holiday Break and Journey to St. Pete, Florida
December 2024 After Thanksgiving in Atlanta, I headed straight back to my parents’ house in the San Francisco Bay Area. It had been months since I last saw my family and friends, so catching up with them was the perfect way to wrap up the year. The time was filled with relaxation, laughter, and heartwarming…
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Journey Down the East Coast
Mid-November marked the start of our next big adventure. After enjoying the quiet charm of Maine, Paloma and I packed up our trusty Honda Fit, Pebble, and set our sights on Atlanta, GA. The journey was a long one, but every stop along the way added a unique layer to our east coast road trip…
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A Weekend Adventure in Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park
Paloma and I have been really enjoying our stay in Yarmouth, a quiet suburb about ten minutes north of Portland, ME. We’ve been here for about 3 weeks now enjoying a more serene and peaceful vibe than our previous down-town stays. From our upstairs apartment, we get a great view of this quaint town with…
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Digital Nomad Logistics: Life on the Road in Our Honda Fit
This week’s blog post is a little different from the usual travel update. I want to pull back the curtain on the logistical side of this digital nomad life Paloma and I are living. Before we set out, I had a deep hunger for knowledge on how others manage this lifestyle, so I hope to…
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East Stroudsburg to Ogunquit: A Road Trip to Remember
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 After an amazing week in East Stroudsburg, PA, Paloma and I packed up and made our way to Ogunquit, ME. But before I get ahead of myself, let me rewind to our stay in East Stroudsburg. Eastern Pennsylvania Tucked away in the beautiful Pocono Mountains, East Stroudsburg offered everything we needed for…
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