2 Days in Corniglia, Cinque Terre–  Hikes, Beaches, and Italian Spritz
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2 Days in Corniglia, Cinque Terre– Hikes, Beaches, and Italian Spritz

Cinque Terre is a collection of five towns on the western Italian coast: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. Originally former fishing towns, the Cinque Terre coast has slowly transformed into a hiking and beach destination. Despite being full of visitors from all over the world, we immediately fell in love with our … Continue reading

48 Hours in Gorges du Verdon — Exploring the “Grand Canyon” of France
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48 Hours in Gorges du Verdon — Exploring the “Grand Canyon” of France

Did I plan this trip after seeing an Instagram post by Travel & Leisure? Maybe. Was it worth it? Absolutely! A visit to the Gorges du Verdon or the Verdon Gorge aka the Grand Canyon of France is stunning, beautiful, and well worth the winding cliff drives. While you can shrink this trip into a … Continue reading

Why I Moved to Paris & What You Can Expect This Summer
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Why I Moved to Paris & What You Can Expect This Summer

FRIENDS!! I’m sure if you’ve been following my personal account on Instagram @anastasiachansen that you’ve seen that I’ve made a very BIG life move! I’ve moved to PARIS! After a brilliant combination of things happened in my life, I decided to make an exciting move to put my job on hold, sell my car, put my … Continue reading

A Houstonian’s Guide: 24 Hours in Grindewald, Switzerland
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A Houstonian’s Guide: 24 Hours in Grindewald, Switzerland

Whisk yourself away to the winter wonderland that is the Jungfrau region nestled quietly into the Swiss Alps. I had the most magical weekend exploring the quaint corners of Grindelwald and left craving more snow, more skiing, and more mountain adventures. After spending a few days in the medieval city of Bern, we trained to … Continue reading