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Is there anything prettier than autumn? 🍂🤎
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The changing leaves, crisp mornings, cozy sweaters, and all those gorgeous golden colors.
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#AutumnVibes #FallFoliage #FallTravel #Autumn
If there’s one place that deserves a spot on your fall travel bucket list, it’s New England. 🍁🍂
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There’s a reason leaf peeping is practically a sport here! Winding country roads, covered bridges, ridiculously charming little towns, apple cider donuts, and fall colors that somehow look even better in person.
An autumn road trip through New England is one of those trips that absolutely lives up to the hype.
💌 Drop “FALL” in the comments and I’ll send you my complete New England fall road trip guide, including my favorite stops, scenic drives, and everything you need to plan your own trip!
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#NewEngland #NewEnglandRoadTrip #FallInNewEngland #LeafPeeping #FallFoliage
Consider this your sign to plan an autumn escape to England 🍁🍂
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There’s something so special about this season in the Cotswolds. Think charming little villages, cozy pubs, crisp morning walks, and scenery straight out of a storybook.
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#Cotswolds #VisitEngland #EnglishCountryside #AutumnInEngland #CotswoldsTravel
The part of my job that doesn’t usually make it to Instagram 💻
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For every trip, travel guide and pretty photo you see, there’s a whole lot happening behind the scenes.
I’m constantly writing, researching, planning what’s next, running multiple businesses… and currently using AI to help build an entirely new website.
My AMD Ryzen AI-powered laptop has become the command center for all of it. I can have approximately 47 things happening at once (a conservative estimate), and it keeps up with the chaos.
Because ultimately, the goal is to spend a little less time behind the screen and a lot more time out experiencing the world. ✈️
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@AMD #ad #AMDPartner #AMDRyzenAIPower
Just a girl who wants both… luxury AND adventure. 🏔️✨
And Gardena Grödnerhof in Ortisei might be one of my favorite examples of exactly that!
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We spent our days exploring some of the most iconic sights in the Dolomites, then came back to the comforts of an incredible five-star hotel. Even traveling with a four-year-old, getting out and exploring felt surprisingly effortless.
A few things that made our stay so special:
📍 THE LOCATION: Right in the heart of Ortisei, a charming, walkable mountain town with easy access to Seceda, Alpe di Siusi, and some of the Dolomites’ most beautiful scenery.
🛏️ THE ROOMS: We stayed in the Chalet Seceda Suite, complete with a huge balcony, mountain views, a fireplace, and even our own private sauna!
🧸 FOR THE KIDS: A fantastic kids club, kid-sized robes and slippers, play areas, and thoughtful little details that make traveling as a family so much easier.
🧖🏼♀️ THE WELLNESS: A beautiful spa with an indoor pool, outdoor whirlpool, saunas, and plenty of ways to relax after a day in the mountains.
🍝 THE FOOD: Two restaurants, including Michelin-starred Anna Stuben, and an incredible breakfast spread (complete with a juicing room).
What made this hotel so special was how accessible the adventure felt. We could have these huge days exploring the mountains and come back to somewhere so comfortable, with incredible food, a beautiful spa, and everything we needed to relax.
It was the perfect way to end our time in the Dolomites!
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Save this one for your next trip to the Italian Alps! 🇮🇹
@gardenagroednerhof #gardenagrödnerhof @kiwicollection #carewhereyoustay #Dolomites #Ortisei
Hi Kiersten!
I’m a student at Florida State University currently planning a study abroad trip for the summer of 2016 in Florence, Italy. First off, I absolutely love your website! I’m a Pinterest addict and I’ve visited dozens of travel blogs and yours is by far my favorite. You wouldn’t believe the shock I experienced when I came across your post on gluten free food. Having Celiac Disease I have no choice but to eat gluten free, which worries me about being abroad. I visited Italy a few years ago and also witnessed the accommodations for gluten free options. I am excited to get back and try out this place!
Thanks!
Kate
That’s so wonderful to hear! I was shocked by how celiac friendly Italy is! Many Italians are celiac apparently. I actually just posted another article on gluten-free travel. Hope it helps! https://theblondeabroad.com/2015/01/06/10-helpful-tips-gluten-free-travelers/
This is perfect! I have family from Naples, Italy, it is very common! Thanks again,
Kate