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HAVE YOU EVER TRAVELED ALONE?






Salzburg, Austria


I don't know about you but it seems like everyone on my Facebook and Instagram feeds is on vacation. Cue the jealousy and wanderlust! I'm excited to be taking a few weekend trips this month (more on those soon!) but I'm starting to think about a couple bigger trips later this year, one of which will be visiting my brother Grayson wherever he decides to study abroad. Time to check a few goals off that 101 in 1001 list! ;)

It got me thinking: with all the budgeting and scheduling that goes into travel, would you ever take a trip by yourself? I don't mean hopping on a flight to meet up with family or friends in a different city but actually spending a few days (or more) in a completely new-to-you city or country. I can't even imagine spending a long weekend alone at the beach (or mountains if that's more your scene) but it definitely speaks to my spontaneous side! Have you ever taken a solo vacation? If you haven't, would you do it and if you have, would you recommend it? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

P.S. I think my travel tally is 37 states and 13 countries. (Of the above locales, I've been to Paris and Salzburg.) What's yours?!



NEW YORK CITY GUIDE: PALMA



What: Saturday brunch at Palma with Carver and Will

Where: 28 Cornelia Street, West Village

Why: Classic brunch fare and a super charming block. But the real reason I love Palma? Flowers. Everywhere. Seriously the prettiest (and most fragrant) brunch spot in the entire city! More NYC recommendations here. 

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