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A Year Without Alcohol

07/12/2018 by Kristin Addis 53 Comments

I have written this post many times and in many ways, erasing everything and starting over, and over, and over. Though I’m still fearful to share this, my dominant feeling is that it’s exactly what I would have loved to read a year ago today, and that’s why today is so special. Today marks one […]

The Perfect Patagonia Packing List

07/08/2018 by Kristin Addis 27 Comments

Girls Patagonia Packing List

So you’ve decided to go on the trip of a lifetime to Patagonia – good choice, you won’t be disappointed! Maybe you’ve heard a thing or two about the weather? About how it’s pretty intense and unpredictable? Not to worry! I’ve got you totally covered with this packing list and the best part is it […]

The 13 Most Magical Castles in Germany

07/08/2018 by Kristin Addis 13 Comments

Hohenzollern

Germany is the fairytale castle capital of the world. This is a bold claim, I know, as there’s tough competition from all over Europe and beyond. However in the place where fairytales were born (Brothers Grimm, anyone?) with castles that inspired Disney, it’s hard to think of a more magical place. Germany also has volume […]

My Best Morning Routines for Productivity and Happiness

07/05/2018 by Kristin Addis 14 Comments

Good morning motivation routines and daily habits can be the roadmap for a happier and healthier life. It took me years of working for myself to grasp this. After quitting my 8-to-7 job six years ago to start working for myself, I felt allergic to routines. I’d wake up and let the day take me […]

17 Things All Solo Female Travelers Know to Be True

07/03/2018 by Kristin Addis 5 Comments

thailand budget

As we bumped along in the car in Lombok, Made and I chatted about everything from the things he likes to do in his spare time (eat good food and chill) to his love of dogs and my lifestyle as a solo traveler. He asked me if I was scared to go to so many […]

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