Short Girl Travels
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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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I feel that Philly’s food scene continues to be somewhat slept on, likely thanks in part to the city’s proximity to the foodie mecca that is New York City. Hopefully that starts to change now that the Michelin Guide has finally come to town! Now who am I to say what the best restaurant, coffee…
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Besides a year-long stint living in Oklahoma City and a long weekend trip to Seattle, I’ve spent the majority of my life on the east coast. Family vacations growing up consisted of places we could get to by car: day trips to Hershey Park, a week at the beach in Ocean City, or the occasional…
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Have you ever accomplished a years-long dream, and then suddenly realize that now you actually need to come up with a new one? Welcome to the club! After ringing in 2024, it was that time of year again: take a moment to reflect on everything I experienced in 2023, decide what changes to make for…
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I developed a love for reading pretty early in life, and as a kid I learned I could read REALLY fast. Like, I read each Harry Potter book in the first 24 hours after release fast (aged myself a little bit there). I’d often lose track of time, I was that engrossed in a book.…
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Before booking this wine tour, I had no idea that Santorini was famous for its wine. The island is best known for white and dessert wines, including Assyrtiko, Nykteri, and Vinsanto. There are some reds produced on the island, Mandilaria and Mavrotragano, but they make up the minority. So if you only drink red wine…
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