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The Beauty of the French Pharmacy

February 4, 2016 Travel, Wellness

The accidental discovery of French pharmacy beauty while traveling has completely changed my skin — and my perspective. This is the story of a travel writer (aka not beauty blogger) who like many, loves visiting Paris and goes as often as possible. It’s the story of choosing a different arrondissement for each visit and making a point to […]

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Road Tripping Croatia

December 18, 2015 One Week, Stories From the Road, Travel

A Journey Through Croatia’s Highlights Revealed a Peculiar Theme… 2015 has been a year of travel highs and lows, much like life. As I reflect on some of the best moments and destinations of the year, Croatia stands out to me. The country is very much on the rise, and the people are some of […]

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How to Fall in Love with Rome

October 5, 2015 City Guides, Food and Wine, One Week, Travel

Also known as, where to eat in Rome. — Testaccio. Not the word that comes to mind when you think of Rome? It wasn’t for me, either. That is, I believe, one of the reasons it took five visits to the Eternal City for me, as I told friends, to “get” Rome. On this last […]

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European Experiences for the Traveler Who Has “Done” Europe

June 17, 2015 Travel, Two+ Weeks

Been traveling loads in Europe? Me, too. Here are my freshest finds that reinvigorated the continent for me. Where to Go, Stay, and Dine – Beyond the Obvious Destination My Picks from Croatia, Slovenia, Spain, Italy, France I promised myself I wouldn’t go to Europe again. My heart yearns to return to Asia, all the […]

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Five Hidden Costa Brava Towns You Should Know About

June 3, 2015 One Week, Travel

I hadn’t even heard of the Costa Brava when I signed up to live in Barcelona for six months. I was a college student on a limited budget. I remember feeling unsure of whether I should go. What about the football games I’d miss, my boyfriend on another continent? (What a silly child I was […]

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I’m Anne! I spend part of my time traveling the world and the other part living in my soul city, San Francisco.

I have a love for all things travel. I also have a love for nesting. I do not believe the two have to be mutually exclusive. If you seek that balance…you’ve come to the right place.

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