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Girls’ Trip to Italy

June 17, 2022

My mom, my sister, and I spent several years trying to go to Italy on a girls’ trip. The Covid pandemic certainly did not do us any favors. Growing up, my family traveled quite a bit around the United States and Mexico, but no further. Life and busy schedules can get in the way of traveling overseas. At the start of 2022, Covid restrictions began to lift and calendar openings aligned like stars in the sky. We jumped at the opportunity that we’d discussed for years. A week-long trip exploring the beauty, flavors, and culture of Italy.

A Gunflint Trail Winter Getaway

February 25, 2022

Call me crazy or call me Minnesotan, but I look forward to winter. In fact, when the first snow falls, I find it oddly satisfying. I love living in a state with four seasons, even though sometimes winter overstays its welcome. Which is why it’s important to book fun trips for these particularly cold months. After all, the winters here are long, so you might as well make the most of them. Of all the places to go for a winter getaway in Minnesota, my favorite location will always be the Gunflint Trail.

A Week Long Honeymoon in Alaska

January 10, 2022

Nick and I are always planning for our next big adventure. When the topic of honeymoon destinations came into conversation, it felt like a big decision. Our wedding was originally supposed to happen on March 20th, 2021. Thanks to Covid, we pushed it to July 26th. Which also meant our approach to honeymooning shifted. March is the perfect month for a warm getaway. But in July, any southern destination would’ve been stifling for us northerners. It didn’t take long for us to realize Alaska was the perfect honeymoon destination for late summer.

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