United States
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Mia Ragazza || Manayunk, Philadelphia
Mia Ragazza is a contemporary Italian restaurant that is fairly new to Main Street Manayunk in Philadelphia. Their website says they put “the ol’ Philly spin on Central Italian cuisine”. It was opened in September of 2023 by the same owner as the nearby Goat’s Beard (which I love!). It’s…
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Which Trusted Traveler Program is Right for You?
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…
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9 Great Philadelphia Breweries || Short Girl Favorites
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…
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Travel Flashback: Two Cross Country Moves
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…
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Where to Eat & Drink in Syracuse, New York
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…
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Reading Terminal Market || Philadelphia, PA
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…
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Finger Lakes Wineries || Short Girl Favorites
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.…
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The Franklin Institute Science Museum
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…
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Where to Eat & Drink in Philadelphia || ShortGirl Favorites
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…
