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Getaway with Soleil: A Night at The Cordis

            Most of the time, my accommodations fall cleanly into the ‘affordable’ category. On family road trips, we’d sometimes stay in Best Westerns or Motel 6s: pools rarely open, itchy comforters, views of small towns or open fields, free cable TV, and reasonable pricing for a night between here and there. My current holiday will… Continue reading Getaway with Soleil: A Night at The Cordis

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Getaway With Soleil: Vancouver Part 1

            In March, I came to Vancouver to meet Soleil for the first time, and spent six magical days exploring the city. In May, I ventured to Denver for StokerCon, and ate my way through the various restaurants while expanding my horror knowledge. I wrote about both of these events after they happened. The Getaway,… Continue reading Getaway With Soleil: Vancouver Part 1

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How To (Truly) Enjoy a Vacation

When you’re a self-conscious, anxious twenty-something on vacation, it can be hard to have a good time when you’re constantly worrying over people taking photos, what you’re eating, where you’re going, and whether or not you look like an idiot to the locals. I’m sure that most people don’t think of all of those things,… Continue reading How To (Truly) Enjoy a Vacation

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The Auckland Adventures Part I

Surprise! Normally, when I’m very excited about events or things, I can’t help but write or post about them. Since my trip to Auckland, New Zealand was a surprise for my dad I couldn’t really do that, now could I? So here I am, writing this post from the wintery winds of the supercity to… Continue reading The Auckland Adventures Part I