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PHOTOS: The year of travel I forgot to tell you about

February 12, 2017 By thetravelchica

PHOTOS: The year of travel I forgot to tell you about

2016 was a crazy and awesome year. It was so crazy that I did not get around to editing my travel photos until recently. I quit my job (again), but this time it was NOT to take a travel sabbatical. It was to re-design my lifestyle, focus on personal/ professional development goals, and start my […]

Filed Under: Atlanta, Austin, Australia, Boston, Chicago, DC, Milwaukee, Mobile, Photography, Portland, USA

2015 Travel Roundup in Photos

January 11, 2016 By stephanie

2015 Travel Roundup in Photos

I have traveled a lot in 2015.  I traveled so much that I haven’t even had time to share all of my trips with you.  So in the spirit of reflection, I decided to take a quick trip down memory lane and share a favorite photo from each of my travel destinations. 2015 in Travel Photos […]

Filed Under: Boston, Costa Rica, India, Photography, Portland, Seattle, USA

My Top 7 Boston

August 31, 2015 By stephanie

My Top 7 Boston

Boston is beautiful. There is also a lot to see, do, and experience in this dynamic city.  If you only have a short time to explore, perhaps my Top 7 list will help you narrow it down. My Top 7 Boston #1 – Explore the Charles River Esplanade   Whether you join the Bostonians on […]

Filed Under: Boston, USA

PHOTOS: Beautiful Boston

August 17, 2015 By stephanie

PHOTOS:  Beautiful Boston

Boston has just made the very small list of places I plan to keep visiting. There are so many cities I want to explore that I usually do not return to a place even if I enjoy it. I take it all in.  And then I move on, travel stories and photos as my souvenirs. […]

Filed Under: Boston, Photography

Hola! I'm Stephanie. At the age of 29, I started my solo travel sabbatical through Latin America, and this site is where I share my experiences with friends, family, and you.

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