When looking for accommodations I look for 4 things...
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If you're anything like me in the winter you either: A) Turn into a complete hermit, and stay nice and bundled up inside your warm and cozy home, until Spring decides to rear its beautiful head again. And/Or B) Escape to somewhere warm and tropical, where your OOTD (outfit of the day) is nothing more than a swimsuit, there are beaches abound, and your cup runneth over with fruity cocktails, preferably served in a coconut or cute glass with an umbrella straw (can you tell I'm missing summer?). What you typically don't do is decide to hop, skip, and...
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This post was originally featured on Las Morenas de España. [spacer height="20px"] Let's face it. Apps have become an essential part of our everyday lives. They just make life...
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One of the top questions I'm always asked is, "What do you do?" The simple answer is, I teach English abroad; previously in South Korea, currently in Spain. However, in this post I'll detail exactly what I do and give you all the deets on how you can get a job teaching in Spain as well. What I do...
Continue readingEvery traveler needs a good watch. Personally, my life revolves around constantly being in one place or another. I´m always on the go, and there´s always planes, trains, and other things to catch. Plus, since moving abroad I have definitely had to adjust my punctuality habits more like the lack thereof. So when I got the opportunity to collaborate with The 5th watch company I was ecstatic. No more digging through my purse aka the abyss of random stuff looking for my phone to check the time. No more distractions when I pick up my phone, but end up on...
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Cities and countries are like relationships. Some you connect with instantly. Its energy clutches you in its grasp and you feel as though you could stay there forever. Other cities...
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This article is part of the Hipmunk Hotels Campaign Headed to California? Here are 5 boutique hotels you should keep on your radar when visiting the Golden State. [spacer height="20px"] Hyatt Place San Jose: Enjoy Family-Friendly Attractions Located near tons of family attractions, the Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown is the perfect hotel for a family getaway. Spend the day whizzing and whirling on rides at the action-packed Great America theme park. Take flight on the thrill ride Flight Deck, or if slower rides are more your speed, check out the Carousel Columbia. Want to cool off a bit? Hop on over to...
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I love food. No, I mean, I reeeallly LOVE food. BUT, I'm a very finicky eater, I have texture issues, and some would say my eating habits are a bit er um...
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The post below was originally published on Hipmunk's Tailwind Blog on March 4, 2016 by Kelly Soderlund. As a travel expert, TV host, and writer, Brandon Presser is no stranger to life on the go. Presser, who has visited more than 100 countries, has penned over 50 travel books, and is a regular contributor for such publications as Afar, Travel + Leisure, The Daily Beast, and National Geographic Traveler. And while he may be well known in the travel industry, he’s about to experience a whole new level of recognition: Presser is the lead host of Bravo TV’s new...
Continue readingThe post below was originally published on The Girl and the Globe on September 12, 2016 by Becky. Fall in Virginia is the best time to visit. The state bursts with natural color, events, and weather too good to be true. I’m lucky enough to take advantage of weekend getaways, but it’s worth the trip even if you fly in. TRICK OR TREAT IN RICHMOND’S FAN As a former resident of “The Fan” neighborhood in Richmond, I can attest that most area residents are college students or adults without children. You’d think that means Halloween trick or treating is a...
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