Short Girl Travels
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Getting through security at the airport may be one of my least favorite parts of traveling, and it seems like wait times just keep getting worse. Thankfully, there is a way to avoid these long security lines! Customs and Border Protection (CBP) run the Trusted Traveler programs (minus Clear, but more on that later), allowing…
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If you had asked me 5 years ago where you should visit to try some great beer, the City of Brotherly Love wouldn’t have even made the list. I truly had no idea how many breweries were based in Philadelphia! There were just 17 back in 2017, and that number has almost doubled in the…
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Wake Up. Drink Coffee. Travel. Repeat. As someone who can’t function without some caffeine in the morning, I know that finding a nearby coffee shop is integral to every trip. As part of a new series, come along with me as I review coffee shops close to home and ones I stumble upon throughout my…
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Moving is a lot of work, even if you’re staying in the same town (ask me how I know…). From packing up, renting a U-Haul, getting help moving furniture, etc., its a lot to keep track of. A cross country move? Now that is a HUGE undertaking, especially when you know almost or absolutely no…
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I’ve loved cats for as long as I can remember. Some people say I’m obsessed, and maybe I am. I mean, I did get a tattoo in 2023 in honor of my two Manx boys. Manx cats have a genetic mutation that results in short tails. Now part of my preference for cats is because…
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Syracuse will always have a special place in my heart. We spent 3 years living in this college town in upstate New York, during which time we got engaged and married, and I also was lucky enough to meet one of my closest friends! While not known as a foodie city, Syracuse does have a…
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Located in the heart of Center City, Reading Terminal Market is a Philadelphia landmark. This 78,000 square foot market inside of the former Reading Terminal Train Station first opened its doors in February of 1893, making it one of the oldest and largest public markets in the United States! Contrary to popular belief, the ‘Reading’…
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The more you travel, the more you realize there are certain items you just can’t have a successful trip without. Obviously travel essentials can vary based on the particulars of a trip, like sunscreen and a bathing suit for the beach or snow pants and goggles for a ski trip. Below are some of the…
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Prior to our move to Syracuse, I didn’t really drink wine. At the time I was 23 and just hadn’t acquired a taste for it (besides the occasional glass of super sweet Moscato). The catalyst for discovering my love of wine was actually a beer kickball league of all things. I met an amazing friend…
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Named after Benjamin Franklin, the Franklin Institute is both a renowned science education/research center and an interactive science and technology museum. I knew the museum was one of the oldest in the country, but I had no idea that 2024 marked its TWO HUNDREDTH anniversary. Not only is it one of the top tourist attractions…
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