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Author: kowalkowskiallison

The Chicago Flyover Experience is now open! Here are my thoughts on Navy Pier’s newest attraction.

Posted on March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 by kowalkowskiallison

The Chicago Flyover Experience opened on Navy Pier on March 1, 2024. It takes the place of the IMAX Theatre. As a lover of all things Chicago, I was very intrigued when I saw this new attraction opening. I had to check it out for myself! The Chicago Flyover Experience The Chicago Flyover Experience is…

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Winter Wish List and Wrap Up (2024)

Posted on February 27, 2024February 27, 2024 by kowalkowskiallison

I used to write weekly updates back when I was traveling full time in 2019 and 2020, and then I wrote monthly updates in 2022. I liked these posts because they gave me a chance to share current favorites, musings, real time travel thoughts, that kind of stuff. I haven’t written an update-style post in…

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Asheville, NC Travel Guide (in 5 Days)

Posted on February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 by kowalkowskiallison

Asheville sat at the very top of my USA bucket list for the longest time, and I was so happy when I finally got to visit last fall. I wanted to put together this Asheville, NC travel guide to help you plan your own trip. You’ve probably heard of the Biltmore, which is definitely worth…

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What to do in Michigan (but beware of falling in love)

Posted on February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 by kowalkowskiallison

This isn’t just a post about what to do in Michigan, it’s a full on declaration of (travel) love for this state. I always joke that Michigan is my 2nd favorite state after California, but I say that with a level of sincerity. To me, California has that wow factor. It’s the big love that…

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I accidentally traveled solo in Maine but think you should do it on purpose.

Posted on February 8, 2024February 8, 2024 by kowalkowskiallison

I didn’t mean to end up in Maine for 5 days on my own, but the universe (and Jet Blue) had other plans. This trip was originally planned to be a girls’ weekend, me and my bestie exploring coastal Maine amongst the changing colors of fall. Turns out it’s not that easy, logistically, to get…

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The Year of Spanish: 2023 in Review

Posted on December 30, 2023December 30, 2023 by kowalkowskiallison

These posts are some of my favorite to work on each year because I get to s l o w d o w n and reflect on all my travel memories from the past twelve months. Everything I get to do– big or small, near or far, solo or shared– is so special to me,…

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Camino de Santiago Female Packing List

Posted on September 25, 2023March 14, 2024 by kowalkowskiallison

Before I walked Stage 1 of the Camino de Santiago (from St Jean Pied de Port to Logroño), I scoured the internet for hours and hours to make sure my packing was on point. This here is a compilation of everything I researched and decided to bring on my own camino. Use this post as…

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Solo Female Travel in Puerto Rico

Posted on September 10, 2023September 10, 2023 by kowalkowskiallison

Once a year, I fly south for the winter to indulge in a few days of sunshine. I treat myself to the credit card points I’ve been saving and book a flight somewhere in the Caribbean, whichever island is calling my name the loudest at that particular time. Sometimes I go with friends, but other…

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