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Continue reading →: A French Summer, One City at a Time ☀️🇫🇷France was the perfect way to begin nearly four weeks in Europe. A French summer spent one city at a time. I started in Paris, easing into the time change at one of my favorite hotels, Plaza Tour Eiffel, just a short stroll from the Trocadéro. This wasn’t my typical…
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Continue reading →: One Last Adventure Under African SkiesThe Final Stop on My Forty-Fifth Birthday Journey Through Africa After several days on safari, I have to admit, I was happy to be back at the InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport without the risk of being charged by a hippo or eaten by a lion. As magical as safari…
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Continue reading →: South Africa: The Stopover That Became Part of the StoryAn Unexpected Chapter Between Safari, History, and Johannesburg Skies South Africa was never really meant to be a major part of this trip. In my mind, it was simply a stopover, a place to rest between flights before heading out on safari and eventually home from my 45th birthday adventure…
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Continue reading →: Where Wonder Still Exists: ZimbabweVictoria Falls, Ancient Baobabs & Life in the Wild Coming down from the emotional high of celebrating my 45th birthday in Botswana, I headed to Zimbabwe for what I originally thought would be a quick stop to see the Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.…
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Continue reading →: Forty-Five Under African SkiesTurning 45 surrounded by elephants, lions, hippos, and the untamed beauty of Botswana was more magical than I ever imagined. From sunrise game drives to unexpected baboon visitors outside my safari lodge, this African adventure became one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life.
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Continue reading →: A Whirlwind 24 Hours in Paris: My Favorite CityShort on time but craving Paris? Here’s how I spent one memorable day embracing beauty, fashion, food, and the magic of my favorite city.
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Continue reading →: London, I’ve Missed YouWhile London has never quite made its way onto my list of favorite cities, it’s still a place filled with memories and moments that pull me back. The last time I wandered its streets was in October of 2019—another lifetime ago—so when a friend invited me to tag along on…
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Continue reading →: From Pastel de Nata to the Camino: My Three Days in PortoA three-day solo stopover turned into a love letter to Porto — tuktuk rides, pastel de nata, and a quiet sign that the Camino is calling.
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Continue reading →: No Passport Needed: One Magical Night at The Shrine with Ludovico EinaudiA solo night, a dream performance, and a reminder that not all journeys require miles.
