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Guest Post – Urban Unwinding: 3 U.S. Cities Where You Can Chill Out

Cities are known for their excitement, the hustle and bustle — their “buzz.” The noise and crowds that characterize cities is natural — cities are where we congregate, after all. Urban areas have entertainment, diversity and unique architectural beauty. However, despite these amenities, cities can be exhausting as well. Navigating traffic, streets and crowds can […]

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Charlottesville spring wedding at the University of Virginia

I’ve lived in Charlottesville, Virginia since 1996, with the exception of the two years I was in graduate school and the one year I spent in Australia. I love Charlottesville. The city has been consistently recognized as a delicious, smart, beautiful, and all-around great place to live. Charlottesville is also home to the University of […]

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May the 4th be with you! Small ways to incorporate Star Wars into a May 4 wedding

We owe Star Wars a big thank you for helping us meet. Years before Gav and I ever met, I met his best friend Kev online because we both had an interest in Star Wars. While I still enjoy Star Wars, I REALLY loved Star Wars at the time. I’d seen the movies, read many […]

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Guest Post: Top 7 Smart Luxury Hotels in Amsterdam

A trend in European travel this year is an increase in the number of hotels classified as “smart luxury.” These nicknames indicate the hotels likely cost less than high-end designer hotels which were more popular in past decades. The last ten years have seen a surge in smart luxury hotels throughout Europe — hotels designed […]

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