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My makeup tutorial on how to get a rested and refreshed look…
even after a long flight!
For complete details on products used, check out “What’s in my travel makeup bag?”
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Solo in Madrid? Yes, please 🇪🇸✨
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If you’re dreaming of a city that’s beautiful, welcoming, safe, and made for wandering at your own pace — Madrid belongs at the top of your list.
From terrace-hopping with tapas and vermouth, to slow mornings in El Retiro, sunset views by the Royal Palace, world-class museums, flamenco nights, rooftop bars, and neighborhoods full of local energy… Madrid is the ultimate choose-your-own-adventure for solo female travelers.
I put together a complete solo travel guide to Madrid with:
• Where to stay (from luxe icons to new openings)
• Local experiences you shouldn’t miss
• The best neighborhoods for food, culture & shopping
• Sunset spots, rooftops & live music
• Tips to feel confident and at home while exploring solo
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Comment “GUIDE” and I’ll send you the full blog post with everything you need to plan your trip.
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#VisitMadrid #MadridTravel #SoloFemaleTravel #SpainTravel #MadridGuide
“What’s the best that could happen?”
My Miami fam DELIVERED on my first Art Basel 😮💨❤️🔥
Escape the winter chill for a place where the sun shines all year ☀️ @waldorfastoriacostarica
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This brand-new property is truly a dream—incredible ocean views, luxury amenities, and more pools than I’ve ever seen at a hotel in my entire life.
🧖♀️ The Spa
A sanctuary of modern wellness and local healing traditions—volcanic mud rituals, rainforest-inspired therapies, and personalized treatments that feel deeply grounding.
🛎️ Amenities
World-class service, beachfront access, curated excursions, a stunning collection of pools, and elevated touches everywhere you turn. Newly opened, but already operating like a seasoned 5-star icon.
💦 Kids’ Club
With crafts, toys and an outdoor playground—traveling with littles has never felt so easy (or so fun).
🥑 The Food
Fresh, locally sourced Costa Rican flavors blended with elevated dining. Oceanfront bites, poolside snacks, and beautifully crafted dishes you don’t have to leave the property to enjoy.
🦜 Nature & Wildlife Adventures
Costa Rica never disappoints when it comes to nature, but this trip was next-level. We took a private boat tour with @nolimitadventurescr and the kids are still talking about it. We spotted turtles gliding through the water, discovered remote beaches, and even squeezed in some tubing—pure magic for the little ones and the grown-ups alike.
We’re already counting the days until we come back. ✨ If you’re looking for a luxury family-friendly getaway in Costa Rica, this is your spot!
A huge thank you to @waldorfastoriacostarica for hosting us on this sunshine-soaked getaway!
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#costarica #waldorfastoria #luxurytravel
I found foodie paradise… and it’s in New England 🦞🍩🍺
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More specifically, Portland, Maine!
Last fall I took a roundtrip around New England for some leaf peeping, fall frolicking, and most importantly, for all of the eats. And while there are a LOT of incredible places to eat around New England, it’s Portland that has some of the absolute best foods.
From sweet potato donuts to fries made in duck fat to some of the best oysters I’ve ever had, this place is literally heaven.
Some of our fav spots:
@holydonutmaine
@eventideoysterco
@duckfatmaine
@highrollerlobsterco
@twelvemaine
@_rose_foods_
@allagashbrewing
@js_oyster
If you want even MORE of the best local food spots around all of New England, I’ve compiled an extensive guide.
Let me know if you want the MAP and I’ll be sure to send it your way!
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#newengland #portlandmaine #visitmaine #foodie
Happy Halloween from my little Boo Crew 👻
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It’s been a Spooky Season full of fun—Oliver really embraced everything this year (as you can tell by his array of costumes).
PSA for anyone else thinking a sheet ghost family costume would be an easy photo opp… think again.
Swipe for some laughs at me fighting for my life to get the shot, and how hard AI failed at helping me piece together any hope of a usable photo 🤣
Main image is my own Photoshop masterpiece—and a screenshot of the process at the very end—proof that AI can’t always replace our skill sets lol.
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#familyhalloween #happyhalloween
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I’m on hostelbookers mailing list, and just checked their travel blogger awards post and i’ve been quickly going through the list, looking for some awesome bloggers. Made my way to yours, saw this video, and got inspired!
Don’t you just hate those super long flights (24hrs or more), or the brutal long haul, bus rides (19hrs or more), and at the end of those trips, you now resemble a zombie, clothes all tattered and dirty, you’re missing flesh around the face, a few front teeth and even an eye ball, perhaps. Well folks, to get that rested look, I’d like to share with you my one and only travel make up tip that’ll you’ll ever need:
step 1 – take a big, as wide as you can bite on the passenger directly next to you. within seconds, this person will turn into a zombie and begin infecting the next person. the process will continue to repeat itself, until all passengers are now zombies. screw, looking rested. be a zombie.
adios.
Hi Lovely, where can I buy the HD makeup forever make up ? I want to try it. 🙂
Hey Kendra! You can get it at Sephora 🙂 http://www.sephora.com/hd-invisible-cover-foundation-P217905?SKUID=1097013&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=1097013&om_mmc=ppc-gg-pla