Instagrammable NYC- Top Spots for Christmas Holiday Photos

Hello friends! So who's super excited about the holidays?? 🙋🙋‍♂️🙋 What are you planning on doing this year? I have to admit, I've been getting more hyped about it than usual. Why you ask? Well, as you know, NYC is one of the most festive places to be for the holidays. And this year I've been keeping extra busy visiting all the Christmas installations New York is famous for. Just so that I could report back to you!

Now guys, if you want Instagrammable content for the holidays in New York, it's no trivial thing. I need you to get ready. Because I'm about to take you through...



THE ANNUAL BLOGGER CHRISTMAS CONTENT DASH!!!! 🎄🌟🎅🎄🌟🎅

Everything You Need to See and Do in Palm Springs

Palm Springs has a solid reputation as THE spot for bloggers, influencers, and photographers, and it's clear why. The scenery is next-level gorgeous, the houses are #goals, and there's more than enough sunshine to go around. Not to mention its cool history as a hideaway for Hollywood royalty.

But you definitely don't have to be packing a DSLR camera or a card-carrying "Influencer" to enjoy this colorful town. Palm Springs is a welcoming place for everyone!

Quick Guide to Bruges, Belgium

Ever heard of a little place called Bruges, Belgium? Simply put, it's a town that is like a medieval fairy tale come to life. There are SO many delicious foods and beautiful places all crammed into this little magical town.

My husband and I decided to add Belgium as one of our destinations for our recent vacation to Europe and I've been spamming Instagram with my pics ever since! Bruges was one of the stops on our little Euro-tour, and I was absolutely charmed.

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Essential Beach Checklist

Aaah, the smell of suntan lotion and sea spray. It's official... Beach season has arrived! In fact, going to the beach has always been one of my very favorite activities. To me, it's the most peaceful thing in the world to lay back on that blanket and listen to the waves crash and the seagulls fly by.

Rhode Island Beach Day 2018

Wait a minute, could this be what I think it is? Could this be a... regular blog update?? Golly gee, I never would've guessed! 😉Anyway, I went to visit my family last week for the 4th of July, and we ended up going to the beach 🌊

Trip of a Lifetime | Your Easy Paris Travel Guide

I had such a great time writing this guide to travel in Paris. Mainly because I had a such wonderful time in Paris- and who wouldn't! There are countless amazing things to do.



For me, going to Paris was the trip of a lifetime. It was the first leg of our epic trip to Europe, with stops including Bruges and Copenhagen. I've spent countless hours dreaming about the cafes I would visit, the pastries I would eat, and the days I would spend aimlessly walking around those beautiful streets. Not to mention visiting cool monuments and dozens of museums that you could spend a literal lifetime exploring.

This city has got it all, and I feel so lucky that I got to visit this past spring!

However, Paris can be a little overwhelming to navigate for the first time. I wanted to put together a super basic guide for anyone looking to take a trip here and is not sure where to start.

Paris... ooh la la!!

Best Hikes in the Hudson Valley

I'm always looking for the best hikes in Hudson Valley! There is so much great hiking in this area, it's insane. It's actually become a relatively cool activity. As you drive by Breakneck Ridge for example, you'll see tons of young hipsters flanking the roads, on their way to the hike.

Honestly though, hiking is a relatively new hobby of mine.  My first couple of times didn't go so well (this newbie was NOT prepared for that six-hour hike that my friends suggested it would be fun.) It almost scared me off hiking for good!

When my husband suggested we try it again, I thought why not?  I'd already lived to tell the tale after the six-hour hike, and NOTHING could be as bad as that.

Turns out, it's gotten easier since those first couple of times.  I started anticipating what to expect, and we've been hooked ever since!  Now I find there's nothing quite like it.  The rush somehow keeps me feeling great all week long.

My favorite are short-ish hikes that are challenging, but not impossible.  So I've rounded up a couple of my favorites here!  Starting with easy to hard, there's something for everyone to try.

Tiny Houses in Warwick, NY

You know, I've never felt like I've been great at getting those super perfect Instagram-y shots.  You know, the ones that are so cute, majestic or clever that people practically throw their likes at them.

New Hampshire & Vermont ++ Part 2

New Hampshire and VT Roadtrip!! ++ Part 1

This past few months, it's been sort of a whirlwind of Hipcamp trips.  I've been agonizing about what to write about my journey up north with my friend Alyson.

July 4th ++ Maine

Heyyo!

Back again for a second... how have you been?

Barred Owl Getaway // Hamilton Farms, Maine

I mentioned my new gig as a Hipcamp field scout last week, and wanted to share some photos of my first assignment!

Dream Job // Professional Roadtripper

So, some cool news!

Taking Steps is Easy / Standing Still is Hard

In the past few years, I've gotten more aware of my need to constantly be in motion.  When my days and hours aren't filled, it is extremely unnerving.  At the same time, I'm always feeling burnt out and need rest.  Yet the second I get to "resting" the anxiety creeps in again.

My husband and I talk about this often, and he has a similar problem.  I think it's a combination of FOMO, the 24-hour news cycle, and a never-ending connection to other people's thoughts via social media.

Life Moments

Hi!

Did everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend?  We just got back from a camping trip, which was pretty awesome... more details soon  :)   In the meantime, here are a few of my favorite snaps from the last couple of months.  ♥♥

Ultimate Guide to St. Croix, US Virgin Islands

Life Moments // St. Croix

Hey hey!!

Since the last time I posted, I've been to the US Virgin Islands and back!  If any of you beautiful folks follow me on Instagram, you may have seen a few of my updates.  This was our first vacation since the honeymoon, and we both really needed it.  We haven't been in a tropical destination since Puerto Rico.  It was surreal, and sooo relaxing.

Life Moments

Fiiiinally getting a new Life Moments post up.  I've been meaning to share some of these photos for months!  Hope you enjoy and that everyone is having a great week so far!  ♥

Diner Days