The hubster and I traveled to London over Thanksgiving and I was taken back by how much I still loved that charismatic, dynamic city. It was my fifth time traveling there. I lived in London for an internship in college and loved it so much I desperately tried to apply to any job there that […]
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Solo Travel: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
As a child, I was painfully shy. I can’t emphasize the word painfully enough. I stuck to my mom’s side so closely when we were out running errands that she would often accidentally step on me, or I would step on her shoes because I was tagging so closely behind. Once you got to know […]
Saying Goodbye To Summertime
Happy Fall y’all! Real talk: I hate that phrase and I have no idea why. Last week, we welcomed in the fall season, as we waved goodbye to good ol’ summertime. When I lived in Michigan, this time of year gave me winter anxiety. As much as I loved fall, I knew what was to […]
My 7 Favorite Wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Who knew the Niagara region of Canada was so well-known for their wine? Certainly not me. That said, now that I know, I’ve been spoiled for life. I’m pretty sure even a trip to Napa Valley here in the states wouldn’t match up to the wonderful time we had in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada. If you […]
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario: A Friendly, Canadian Town Filled with Wineries
Real talk: Growing up in metro Detroit, we used to cross the border at 19 and go (legally) drink in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. I didn’t do this until I was 20 though because I was a cautious rebel. This was way back when you only needed a drivers license to cross the border, too. Oh, […]
UPDATE: New Cuba Travel Restrictions: Can You Still Go?
Hats off to wonderful readers! After emailing back and forth with a fellow Not Your Average Gal pal, I got my hands on some updated information regarding Cuba travel restrictions. Need a Cuba catch-up? I’m Going To Cuba! How I Traveled To Cuba As An American Things To Do In Havana Cuba New Cuba Travel […]