i am art. not to be consumed. torn apart to bare bones. this is me. as is. art. Last week, art met art. The international art fair known as Art Basel descended upon the great city of Miami. Held every year during the first or second week of December, it is creatives’ paradise. Galleries, exhibits,
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Travel Tips
How To Look Fabulous While Traveling With a Carry on
Hi, my name is Stephanie, and I am a recovering over packer. In the past, I would need one luggage, a carry-on and a backpack for a weekend getaway. If I was not bringing my entire house on my trip, it did not feel right. After several stints in rehab, obtaining a sponsor, and attending
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If You Want Peace, Serenity, and Beauty, Visit Lake Tahoe
Lately, I’ve been making a concerted effort to see my backyard, the United States of America. While I love a great international trip and getting passport stamps, there’s a lot of beauty right here in the U.S. that I want to see and explore. Enters Lake Tahoe; full of charm, peace, and serenity for my
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Solo Travel
Should I Go To Morocco Alone? My Solo Experience
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I arrived in Morocco. As a solo female traveler, I tried to prepare by reading other travelers’ experiences and came across mixed information. I landed in Marrakech and the immigration and customs process was very smooth. I arranged transportation with my riad, and my driver was waiting for
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What They Don’t Tell You About Traveling
Their Instagram pictures are striking, and their blogs are poppin’. Everything went well, and travel has made them better. They have learned so much and met the most amazing people. They leave out the long hours of planning and being stranded at the airport for ten hours because that’s just so unsexy. Ding, ding, ding!
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Mexico
Mexico City Stole My Heart And The Earthquake Will Not Break It
I spent five wonderful days in Mexico City. The people, the vibe, the food, the beaches; it’s a dream. I have been traveling throughout Mexico for some time now, and it is by far one of my favorite countries. This particular trip was a birthday present for my mom. We arrived at Benito Juárez International
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Current Events
Running From Hurricane Irma
I heard about Hurricane Irma, but like many, I wasn’t worried and didn’t think it would result in much damage (yeah I know, it is a Floridian thing – because we have so many near misses). On Monday afternoon while heading to a friend’s pool party with my girlfriend, she made a joke about enjoying
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Anne Frank, Marijuana, and Bicycles: My Journey To Amsterdam
Like many, I read the diary of Anne Frank as a little girl and was deeply moved. When I found out that one could visit the secret annex that Anne and seven other members hid at in Amsterdam, I added it to my bucket list. While Amsterdam is known to many for its red light
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Cartagena, With Love
Cartagena is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever seen. I had the opportunity to visit during November, and although it was their rainy season, the city was smoldering hot. It rained at night (not complaining; makes for great sleep), but the sun was out during the day allowing me to enjoy all
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Solo Travel
Why This Girl Goes Solo And Why You Should Too
Waiting on friends usually ends up like this: You either don’t go because you fear traveling solo. OR Friend: “Girl you always get good deals on flights, let me know when you find one.” Me: Finds a glitch fare to the Philippines for less than $200 and tells friend. Friend: “Oh wow, girl, let me