Best Summer Hikes Near Interlaken

Join us for a dog-friendly long weekend of hiking near Interlaken, Switzerland. Surrounded by stunning turquoise lakes and quaint alpine villages, this charming retreat was everything our family needed for a quick recharge in the mountains.

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February 2024 Reads

This year, I'm working harder than ever to follow the liberating reading philosophy: DNF (Did Not Finish) is not a sign of failure, but a badge of discernment. This month, in particular, I've quit many books that failed to captivate…

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January 2024 Reads

Maybe you rediscovered a love of reading recently, like I did a few years ago, or maybe you’re joining us today with the intention of reading more in 2024. Whatever your situation, I’m so glad you’re here and ready to talk books…

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Read More in 2024: 11 Simple Yet Effective Strategies

While I routinely share what I’ve been reading, I haven’t necessarily talked about how I read as many books as I do. The reason I can read so many books is because I’ve experimented with multiple habit strategies…

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24 for 2024 List

Since 2019, the bestie and I have dedicated one of our weekly walk and talks to discussing our yearly lists. I love sharing our goals and look forward to this call every year…

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UPDATE: 23 for 2023

Other than my annual year in review, these update posts have become a fan favorite, and I'm thrilled to share this journey with you once again…

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Everything I Made in 2023

For my fourth year in this hobby, I continued pushing my boundaries and embracing challenges. In this post, I invite you to join me as I unravel the skeins of the past year…

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Year in Review - 2023

I’ll be honest, this is probably one of my favorite blog posts to write, and based on how many people stop by, it appears to be a reader favorite as well…

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10 Must-Know Tips for Christmas Markets

If you haven’t noticed yet, the Christmas markets are like my Super Bowl—I eagerly await these holiday-filled days all year long, and it’s my pleasure to help you make the most of your experience…

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Best Christmas Markets in Europe

I don’t know what it is, but I’ve always loved the Christmas season. Europe boasts thousands of Christmas markets, I've had the privilege of exploring many, and in this blog post, I'm excited to share with you my absolute favorites…

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What I Read — October 2023

October, the best month of the entire year. It's nature throwing a grand party, and we're all invited to celebrate the magic of fall…

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Best of the Dolomites: 7 Day Hiking Itinerary

The Dolomites were a bit of a planning challenge. The Dolomites are a popular hiking haven and we were planning to visit during peak season…

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What I Read — September 2023

This month's selections promise a diverse literary journey, ranging from historical fiction steeped in the rich tapestry of Russian life to insightful nonfiction explorations of health and sexuality…

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What I Read — August 2023

I know you were thinking I may miss this month, but after a 10-day journey along Iceland's Ring Road, I’m back with some new recommendations. As usual, the genres are all over the place…

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Slovenia: Europe's Best-Kept Travel Secret

At this point, it seems to be somewhat of a tradition to find ourselves nestled in the heart of the Alps during the scorching summer months. Now, let me let you in on a little secret…

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What I Read — July 2023

Life's been one wild adventure lately, and I'm loving every moment of it! While my reading time took a hit, the books I did manage to finish were phenomenal…

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What I Read — June 2023

As we entered June, with the warm promise of summer to come, I couldn't help but indulge in some easier-to-read books while soaking up the turquoise waters of Lake Bled in Slovenia.

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Coast to Cascades: How to Spend 6 Days in Croatia

What I loved about Croatia is that for a relatively small country, there was so much to do. For our trip, we wanted a little bit of everything. We were seeking a diverse experience for our trip…

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What I Read — April and May 2023

Entering into the first few days of June, I feel like April and May flew by… so much so that I missed the April book blog…

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