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Mother Daughter Trips | NYC Hotel Staycation
Mother-Daughter Trips are one of the best things about being a mom. When I travel alone with my daughter it’s us against the world. She often gives me glimpses of what kind of person she’s growing into. We rely on one another and learn to respect each others space. The three weeks we spent alone in Hoi An, Vietnam is some of my fondest memories we’ve shared in 3 years of traveling. Recently craving an escape but unwilling to pull the trigger on plane tickets I opted for a NYC hotel staycation. Hotel Staycation? Choose luxury The luxurious Conrad New York hosted our hotel Staycation and honestly, it set the…
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I believe the cornerstone to any great picnic is an epic picnic mat. Depending on who’s coming and where you’re going to be dining these are a few of my favorite options. For more ideas on what to bring on a picnic be sure to read this. Summer is almost upon us in the Northern Hemisphere so dreaming up sunny picnic locals is at the top of my list. Faux leather Play Mat | These are a no brainer, as they’re essentially kid proof. Whether your picnic is on the sand or on the grass using these wipeable mats for your picnic will make your life easier. The material also…
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I want to travel the world with my family
People ask me all the time why I want to travel the world with my family and if they have a moment, I tell them about my in-laws. They have the cutest relationship, my mother in law was raised in Benin, West Africa where the official language is French. My father in law, on the other hand, was raised in Nigeria, a neighboring country in West Africa where the official language is English. Neither of them speaks the other language, they converse solely in their tribal tongue of Yoruba. Their children speak a mixture of three languages to varying degrees in addition to all the other languages they know. My…
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Anxiety and Travel? Try Anxiety Travel
I am a master at a thing, I like to call anxiety travel. By nature, I am an introvert. I have Aspergers and after a lifetime of being made to feel other, and wrong for simply existing, severe social anxiety. My greatest angst is knowing that I don’t know what to do in a given social environment. I analyze the length of my conversations and look for clues as to how to where I messed up, I scour the faces of people I interact with for a cue that tells me to backtrack or make a quick exit so I can mentally disect why it is I commited one imagined…
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What to bring to a picnic with kids this summer
My absolute favorite thing do when the weather warms up in New York is to go on a picnic. Planning what to bring to a picnic with kids is crucial. With all the natural wonders New York City hides within her city limits, amidst the bright lights and fast pace, a picnic is one of the best ways to explore New York off the beaten path. Picnic mat: to me, picnic mats set the stage and make or break the look and feel of your picnic. Are you going for rustic or romantic? The right picnic mat really sets your outdoor gathering up for success. Reusable Water Bottle: because duh,…
