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  1. The longest trip we’ve taken together was 5 days. I think we were just so excited to be in Montreal (we had been talking about this trip for a few years) that we didn’t notice we were slowly starting to irritate one another. Nothing huge, but the little things of being with someone 24/7. I realized towards the end how much I was missing that recharge time. Great advice!

  2. Soooooooo very important! (yet hard for people to say!) When me and my boyfriend travel we absolutely have to do this (and even at home!! haha). We always want to respect each other as individuals so we always have a few separate activities to spend a little time by ourselves. A lot of the time, the photoshoots I book while traveling help give us time apart but we will also schedule it in here and there.
    Thanks for saying the hard stuff outloud 😉

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Día de los Muertos in Oaxaca, Mexico! 💀🌼🇲🇽
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In 2024, I finally got to experience Día de Muertos in Oaxaca, and it was everything I’d hoped for and more! This had been on my bucket list for YEARS.

One of the things I admire most about Mexican culture is the beautiful way they honor those who have passed. Losing someone we love is one of the hardest parts of being human, and I think there’s something so special about having an annual tradition dedicated to remembering and celebrating their lives.

Día de Muertos is actually a multi-day celebration, with different days dedicated to honoring loved ones who have passed, including children and pets.

Families create beautiful ofrendas (altars) filled with photos, marigolds, candles, and their loved ones’ favorite foods and drinks. It’s believed that their spirits return to visit, and these offerings help welcome them home.

What I love most is that it’s not about forgetting the sadness of losing someone. It’s about making space for the joy of having loved them in the first place.

I just think the world could use a little more of this ❤️
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Is there anything prettier than autumn? 🍂🤎
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