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Ready to see the world? Do it on your own terms! There are few things as liberating and exciting as traveling alone. Traveling solo changed my life and is the single greatest gift I’ve ever given myself. Rather than making up excuses not to travel by waiting around for someone to join you, book that trip and go solo.
Like me, many women will find solo travel to be empowering, enjoyable and a wonderful experience. Being able to do what you like when you like is something that is often underrated. When it comes to solo travel, you can choose whether you want to sleep in, fill your day with activities or treat yourself to a day of getting lost in a beautiful city.

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Romanticizing life through travel ❤️ •••

Romanticizing life through travel ❤️
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For me, travel isn’t just about checking off destinations from your bucket list; it’s about weaving stories into the very fabric of your existence.

It’s about savoring the intoxicating aroma of freshly baked croissants on a Parisian street corner, feeling the warm, golden sands of a far-flung beach between your toes, and losing yourself in the kaleidoscope of colors at a bustling Marrakech market.

It’s not just about where we go, but how we let these journeys shape our hearts and souls.

I think that these experiences can transform us from the very youngest age. He might not remember it, but I will. And we are both forever changed by it.
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#mallorca #deia #babytravel #thebabyabroad #familytravel

Trying to freeze time 🕰️
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I’ve been really emotional about this stage of Oliver’s young life.

Ever since he was born, his development has been something I’ve looked forward to and been excited about—starting solids, sitting up, crawling, etc.

But now, at 14 months, I’m faced with closing the “baby” chapter and have been desperately trying to freeze time.

It all goes by so fast.

He’ll be walking any day now. He looks and acts more and more like a little boy every day. Before I know it, his chunky thighs will thin and we’ll be scheduling his first hair cut.

Though, that might be postponed for a few years because how do you EVER part with those curls?!

I knew it was the right time to book a session with a professional photographer for no particular reason other than to hold onto a feeling. Enter @chelseamarasphoto.

Naturally, the day of the shoot, Oliver started cutting a tooth. My always happy baby was grumbly and refusing to let out even the slightest giggle. I left that evening feeling apologetic for wasting her time.

And then, Chelsea sends me a preview of that first photo and I absolutely lost it.

There really are no words, but I am enterally grateful for these photos. The love, the light, the warmth. The feeling of being his mama… frozen in time.
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#14monthsold #mommyandme #babyphotography

#ad I’ve been saving my OneKeyCash for our next

#ad I’ve been saving my OneKeyCash for our next trip! 💰✈️
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I’ve saved up nearly $1500 in OneKeyCash from my trips this year, mostly from our summer adventure in Italy (Vrbo vacation rental and Expedia car rental in Tuscany, Hotels.com booking in Mallorca, etc.)

I most recently booked a 3-night stay at Rosewood Miramar Beach in Montecito, CA through Expedia and earned $126 in OneKeyCash to use towards future trips.

One Key Members can unlock immediate discounts and earn and use rewards across @expedia, @hotelsdotcom, and @vrbo, giving you more flexibility.

Now, we’re planning Oliver’s first DISNEYLAND® vacation—I used my OneKeyCash towards our hotel booking!

If you’re planning your next trip, you can use the @hotelsdotcom Smart Shopping comparison tool to find the best properties for you!
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What I learned on a one week sailing charter with

What I learned on a one week sailing charter with an 11-month-old baby (blog post coming soon!) 👶🏼⛵️
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⛵️Charter Details:
Sailing charter with @dreamyacht.global in Sardinia on a Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42’ Catamaran. I recommend a catamaran—more space and more stable than a monohull!

Opt for hiring a skipper AND a hostess. The skipper is essential—they navigate, sail, manage the itinerary, etc. And, a hostess shops, cooks, and tidies so you can fully enjoy your trip!

🌟 Helpful Tip: Confirm the boat is equipped with an inverter to ensure you have power even when the motor isn’t running.

🛑 Safety:
Top priority! Most charters should have the option to add a child safety net (for an extra free). If Oliver was walking, I definitely would have opted for it!

We brought a coast guard approved infant life jacket that he wore on the dinghy and when he wasn’t secured in a seat or held by an adult.

🗺️ Itinerary: Choosing the “right” destination is unique to every family, but choose somewhere you can alternate anchoring vs overnight in a marina. It’s nice to have time on land to get baby moving, burn off some energy, and to restock supplies.

😴 Sleep:
You’ll want to bring a baby monitor that doesn’t require WiFi, a portable white noise machine, and a portable fan to use in the cabin.

You can bedshare (what we did) with a Gloo baby tent. It’s safe sleep rated and I could nap him securely in the cabin while I was on deck. If you have a dedicated cabin for baby, you could opt for a pack-and-play on top of the bed.

🌟 Helpful Tip: Try to motor during or around nap time whenever possible. It can be loud and jarring for baby if the motor starts or stops while asleep.

🚼 Securing Baby:
We brought 2 baby chairs: An Ingelsina table chair provided a secure seat for baby (attached the the outdoor table) while we were sailing and a Hiccapop camp chair for an on-the-go high chair and beach seat. Any time we were at sea, we held baby and when we were anchored or in a marina we let him crawl around (supervised).
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I share TONS of tips saved on @the_baby_abroad highlight “⛵️with👶🏼“!

#sardinia #mydreamyacht #sailing #thebabyabroad #babytravel

Postcards from Bonifacio 💌
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While on our sailing trip (chartered with @dreamyacht.global) in Sardinia, we decided to sail to Bonifacio, Corsica on the eve of my birthday.

Sailing into Bonifacio is one of the most impressive sights I’ve ever seen—little colorful Lego-like buildings dot the edge of the cliff top. You get the feeling that the slightest breeze could topple them over the edge and into the turquoise sea below.

Bonifacio is split into 2 parts: the seaside port town and the medieval citadel perched high upon the cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean.

You can take the tourist “train,” or brave the trek, from the marina up to the top of the citadel.

I had sailed to Bonifacio ten years earlier during a much different era of my life. On that trip with friends, we explored the citadel all day, and partied all night at B52.

This trip, with my 11-month-old baby, gave me an entirely new perspective of the destination.

On the afternoon we arrived in port, we took the little train for a scenic trip up and back down the citadel and rode the carousel.

We enjoyed a much more civilized dinner in the marina to celebrate my 35th trip around the sun. And, finished the evening with a stroll through along the waterfront—gelato in hand.

The following morning, we decided to trek up to the citadel by foot. It was strenuous lugging my not-so-little baby in a carrier up the steep path, but the views from the top were well worth it. We spent about an hour winding through the narrow walkways and exploring the old cemetery.

We made our way back down and did some final shopping for freshly baked French pastries (thinking of making my birthday cake brioche feuilletée every year now) before setting sail for our next destination!
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#MyDreamYacht #Bonifacio #Corsica

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