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Renting an Airbnb is one of my favorite ways to see a new destination AND have my own space to work and chill—live like a local while finding charming places and serious design goals. I’m bringing you the coolest Airbnbs to stay at in the US!

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You can call me Kiki! I'm a California native who left my career in corporate finance to become a world traveler. I now call Cape Town, South Africa home and have traveled to over 70 countries around the world!

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“Did I even go outside today?” 🤔
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Anyone else having to ask themselves the same question?

I find myself sinking more and more into a routine that rarely includes time out of the house. Even with our beautiful winter weather here in San Diego, I realize I hardly spend even a few minutes outside.

So, lately, I’ve been making a more conscious effort to take bike rides, go on walks to the dog park, or to simply sit on the porch with my morning coffee. Our @blixbike electric bikes have made little local adventures so much more fun (this is their Packa cargo bike)!

I know it isn’t sunny everywhere right now, but consider this a reminder to move those legs and get some fresh air whenever you can!
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Keeping the dog hair on Bailey and off the floors

Keeping the dog hair on Bailey and off the floors 🐶
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# Ad It's no question that bagged vacuums reign supreme when it comes to lock-ing in dirt, dust, and allergens. With so much hardwood flooring in our home, and an extra floofy pooch, dust and allergens are always a concern.

Our @oreckliving Elevate Command Vacuum holds 4x more than a typical bagless, seals and captures 99% of allergens, dust & debris, and is half the weight of most vacuums in its class!

It's easy to get out of the closet for a quick clean-up anytime. And, it's powerful enough to work on our hardwood floors, tile, and carpet so pet hair doesn't stand a chance!
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Check out my stories for more on the Oreck Elevate Command!

Finally out of diapers (and the house 😂) ••

Finally out of diapers (and the house 😂)
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I shared my recent health scare a couple posts back and I’m finally feeling like myself again (or whatever this new version of me is... amiriiiiight?)

As soon as I felt up for it, I wanted to take a little getaway with @meyer.swanepoel. So, this past Valentine’s weekend, we finally took a trip to Palm Springs. We relaxed by the pool. Had our first cocktail in 163917379181618 months. And rode our bikes through town.

These strange times are a big reminder that you don’t need to go far to have a great adventure.
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#ad My top haircare secret 🤫 ••••••

#ad My top haircare secret 🤫
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I love using my @WaterlessHaircare Dry Conditioner Weightless Smooth on my no-wash days to keep my ends healthy. It is perfect for my fine hair—it controls frizz, moisturizes dry ends, and detangles without ANY water! Plus, their products are free of parabens, sulfates, and dyes.

Forget about the expensive treatments — most of us want shinier, healthier hair (without breaking the bank), and a dry conditioner is my favorite hack. Plus, depending on your hair texture, you can opt for a conditioning level 2 or 3.

If you're like me, with fine hair, the level 2 Dry Conditioner Weightless Smooth won't weigh you down. And, if you have thick, drier hair, the level 3 Dry Conditioner Instant Moisture will give you all the hydration you need.

Being able to have affordable, high-quality haircare—that doesn't use a drop of water—has been such a great change-up to my beauty routine. I love continuing to support brands that aim to help our environment.

You can find mini-size Waterl<ss "starter kits" over at @SallyBeauty (containing my favorite Dry Shampoo, Dry Conditioner, and Hair Fragrance Mist) if you want to test them out before investing in full-size products!

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#GoWaterless #WaterlessHaircare #WaterlessFam

On this day, what feels like a lifetime ago (aka l

On this day, what feels like a lifetime ago (aka last year) 🗓🇺🇬
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While my African travel bucket list remains long, I’m so grateful that we were able to squeeze in a trip to Kenya and Uganda before the world stopped spinning this time last year.

Of all my wildlife experiences around the continent, trekking with mountain gorillas is one of my most treasured. Though these animals have learned to view humans as part of their habitat, they are completely wild. It’s one thing to observe African wildlife from a safari car—it’s entirely different come face-to-face with it on foot!

I can understand how “gorilla trekking in Uganda” sounds like an incredibly complicated adventure to plan—especially with the strict regulations and permit requirements to do so! But, it’s actually a super well-organized and easy trip to plan!

I would LOVE to host one of my @tbaescapes tours here one day, but until we can organize it safely, I’ve shared a super comprehensive guide on my blog to help you plan this dream trip in the future. (Just search “Uganda” on my blog for more details!)
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Comment with a 🦍 if you’d be interested in joining me on a 2022 trip to trek with gorillas! #uganda

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