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The Last Day Blues and A Sweet Savannah Send-Off
The last day of any trip is always the hardest, but we tried to soak in every last moment. My mom and I started our morning, as usual, at the hotel’s continental breakfast. One of the things I love most… Continue reading
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Sunday in Savannah: Brunch Cruises and Beer Hauls
We had big plans for our last full day in Savannah! We originally wanted to book a dinner cruise, but since they only had brunch cruises available, we pivoted and made that our main afternoon activity. The morning started slow… Continue reading
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Saturday in Savannah: Birthday Boots and Pink Houses
Saturday kicked off with the classic hotel continental breakfast — but with a twist I fully approve of: a pancake machine. Yes, a pancake conveyor belt. It was glorious. I’m now convinced every home should come with one by default.… Continue reading
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Friday Night: Great Eats & Ghostly Adventures
For my 28th birthday, we decided to do something special — a girls’ trip to Savannah, GA, with my mom and sister! We kicked things off by meeting up in Jacksonville and carpooling to Savannah on Friday night. Our home… Continue reading
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Rome day 13: Borghese Gallery and Trastevere Area
Our last full day in Italy—bittersweet! We were starting to crave the comforts of home, but at the same time, we definitely weren’t ready to say goodbye yet. We kicked off the morning at our favorite cafe, Il Baretto. One… Continue reading
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Rome Day 12: Ancient Roads and Michelin Stars
We had no alarms set this morning, and it felt great! With no early tours lined up, we took our time getting ready. Today’s plan was renting e-bikes to explore the ancient Appian Way. A couple we met at dinner… Continue reading
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Pompeii Day 11: Exploring Pompeii Ruins
Wow, Pompeii was an absolute highlight of the trip so far! We had such a blast exploring the ruins. The history of Pompeii has always intrigued me, and seeing it firsthand was incredible. We had to wake up very early… Continue reading
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Rome Day 10: Vatican City
It was such a relief that our Vatican time slot wasn’t until 1 PM, giving us a chance to catch up on some much-needed rest. We kicked off the day at a little café near our hotel called Il Baretto.… Continue reading
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Rome Day 9: The Caesar Shuffle
Today was a marathon of sightseeing! According to Rick Steves, we did the “Caesar Shuffle,” which includes the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps. After about 10 miles of walking, my legs are definitely feeling… Continue reading
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Florence/Rome Day 8: Trains, Taxis, and Football Fun
With our train departing at 1:48 PM, we didn’t have too much time left to explore Florence. We made one last stop at our favorite spot, Cafe Gilli, for some caffeine and breakfast. Instead of our usual quick service at… Continue reading
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