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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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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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The Ultimate “Girls Gotta Eat” Guide to NYC

Posted on February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 by kowalkowskiallison

Whether you’re more Ashley’s friend or Rayna’s friend, this guide to NYC, inspired by Girls Gotta Eat podcast, has something for everyone! Even though the girls have moved to LA, New York City has always been a main character on their show. It’s where they were based since the beginning, so it’s been mentioned a…

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Yosemite Travel: 10 Tips for First Timers

Posted on January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 by kowalkowskiallison

There are an endless number of Yosemite travel blogs out there, so I wanted to take a different approach here. Instead of sharing an exact itinerary, I wanted to share my top 10 tips for first timers. While you should definitely have an itinerary in mind, that will take many different shapes depending on what…

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5 Days in Mexico City: First-timer’s Guide

Posted on May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 by kowalkowskiallison

I recently returned from 5 days in Mexico City and wanted to share my guide for first-timers. I had heard such great things about Mexico City over the past few years and was sooooo excited to visit. I went with a group of 6 for a bachelorette party, which is a bit unique, but I…

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4 Nights in the Bahamas

Posted on March 21, 2022March 21, 2022 by kowalkowskiallison

Last year I went to the Caribbean for the first time, and this year I went back to experience another country. I spent 4 nights in the Bahamas with one of my very best friends. My 2nd Annual Caribbean Escape was a huge success, and I’m convinced I need to continue the tradition next year….

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Bring Your International Bucket List to the U.S. With These 10 Trips

Posted on March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 by kowalkowskiallison

How can we bring our international bucket lists to the U.S.? The pandemic has made traveling abroad that much riskier, and at the same time, we’re realizing how precious our time is. We’re itching to tick experiences off our bucket lists more than ever before. The U.S. has no shortage of options for a bucket…

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Solo Female Travel in Greece

Posted on February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 by kowalkowskiallison

I had so many questions about solo female travel in Greece before I spent 2 weeks there. Although Greece is a very mainstream country to visit, I couldn’t find many posts specifically about solo female travel there! So I wanted to put this guide together for those of you looking to plan your own trip….

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