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Category: Land

Ollie Tells All: That Time Mexican TSA Pulled Him off a Flight

Posted on February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 by kowalkowskiallison

A few months ago I mentioned that there were two places I’ve traveled to that I haven’t written about on my blog. One was Italy, and I ended up writing about it here. So now there’s only one country left, and that country is… MEXICO! I also figured we were way past due having Ollie…

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Top Destinations in the U.S. for Art Lovers

Posted on January 19, 2019January 19, 2019 by kowalkowskiallison

There’s nothing sweeter than wandering around a city, and discovering street art is the icing on top. Even returning to a place I’ve been before can feel new if I take time to appreciate its art. So where do I recommended visiting if you want to have an “artsy” vacation? Big cities like LA, NYC,…

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Joshua Tree: California’s Desert Gem

Posted on December 3, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

Living in California for the past 3 years has opened my eyes to how much the state has to offer. One of my favorite places so far is definitely Joshua Tree National Park–California’s desert gem. I recently visited for a second time after falling in love on my first trip back in 2016. And I…

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Throwback to Venice, Italy: My First Time in Europe

Posted on November 5, 2018November 5, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

I recently restructured this site to make it easier to search my posts by location–I added a drop-down section called “Where I’ve Been.” While doing this reorganization, I realized there are two countries I’ve traveled to that are not accounted for on my page. One of them is Italy, my first European country (technically people…

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Quick and Dirty Travel Guide to Seattle and Portland

Posted on October 22, 2018October 22, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

Use this quick and dirty guide if you want inspo on where to enjoy good coffee, brews, and views in Seattle and Portland.

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Japan for First Timers: Everything to Consider Before You Go

Posted on June 28, 2018January 12, 2022 by kowalkowskiallison

This is everything I thought about and did before visiting Japan for the first time. It was also my introduction to Asia and for whatever reason, I felt extremely overwhelmed trying to organize all of the details. I wanted to feel as prepared as possible to be somewhere so different and get the most out of…

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Staying at Beniya Mukayu: Culture and Luxury Combined

Posted on June 18, 2018August 18, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

At first, my interest in staying at Beniya Mukayu peaked when I imagined the chance to stay in a luxurious hotel, unwind with nothing to do, and soak in hot spring water privately, without having to get nude in front of strangers (haha but serious). Of course it was relaxing to stay there after 8…

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Postcards from Kyoto

Posted on May 15, 2018August 18, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

Thirty-six photos shared from Kyoto might seem like overkill but it was hard to even cut it down this much. This city (the country’s former capital) was a joy to wander through– you never knew what picturesque scene was around the corner. It had an older and more traditional feel than Tokyo (you’ll see we…

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