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Inspired Adventures for the Curious, Modern Woman Traveler

A View from the Amstel

I have never needed much convincing to visit Amsterdam. From 16th century houses lining beautiful canals, to coffeeshops, and the Red Light District, this quirky city has always been on my list to explore. I got the chance to do just that during my last trip to Europe while staying in an accommodation that’s quintessentially […]

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Photo Journal | Chasing Fairytales in Cesky Krumlov

This post is a photo journal of Cesky Krumlov, a charming Souther Bohemian town in the Czech Republic. I hope this post fuels your wanderlust and inspires you to add the small town of Cesky Krumlov to your travel bucket list. Český Krumlov was our first stop in the Czech Republic, after Salzburg. The town, […]

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4 Days In Salzburg: Part I

Salzburg, the city where Mozart was born, and more recently, the filming location of the Academy Award winning movie, “The Sound of Music,” took my breath away. Its historic city center with its narrow streets, spacious squares, and baroque architecture are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, and rightly so.   Definitely consider getting […]

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Taking the Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg

I’m generally not a fan of guided tours – I’ve been known to take things into my own hands, do my own research and then create my own guided tour with the use of podcasts, guide books and blogs I’ve researched. BUT, this trip was different. Victoria and I wanted to relax for the most […]

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A Photo Guide to Bylakuppe’s Golden Temple in Karnataka

This post is a photo guide to Namdroling Monastery, commonly known as the Golden Temple located in the Bylakuppe Tibetan settlement in Karnataka. The settlement is only 53 miles from Mysore, one of the popular Madikeri tourist places, and is something I highly recommend when in South India. Scroll on to see the beauty of […]

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In Caffeine Heaven At The New York Coffee Festival

If you follow us on Instagram (which you should!), then you have probably noticed that I have been getting more and more into the coffee scene recently. I have always enjoyed the taste, but as of late it has been more about the experience of getting a cup of coffee. Whether it is in the morning […]

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Mysore Fashion Week: Finding Fashion in Unexpected Places

September started off on a great note for me – I had the pleasure of attending Season 2 of Mysore Fashion Week. Yup, you heard that right…Mysore, a relatively small city in the Southern state of Karnataka, India has a fashion week! When you think of Mysore, you think of royalty (seriously, the palace is […]

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5 DC Restaurant Week Spots To Try

Whad’ya know, it’s almost that time of year again when restaurants in DC provide Washingtonians a chance to experience fine dining on a budget. This summer, D.C. Restaurant Week runs from August 17-August 23. If you’re anything like me, you’ve been eagerly waiting for restaurants to post their week’s special menus.   Whether you’re new in […]

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