Category: Life Stuff
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A Virgin Voyages Diary: Day 1 on the Scarlet Lady
Ahoy from the Caribbean Sea! Last time we left off when I first stepped foot on the revamped Scarlet Lady on the Eastern Caribbean Antilles Valentine’s itinerary. Today I’ll be sharing everything I did on the ship after I embarked, and I’ll also share details on what my Sea Terrace…
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Virgin Voyages Diaries: Pre-Cruise in Miami
Hi guys! I’m writing to you from my cozy cabin on Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady. We departed from Miami just a few hours ago, and it was also the first time I’ve ever stepped foot on a cruise ship! More on that later. While I’m traveling on this cruise, I…
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Here is WHY Wildflower Farms is the PERFECT Minimoon Destination
Next week will mark 3 months of marriage! Where did the time go? It feels like just yesterday we were driving through the Berkshires eager to see our friends and family before the big day. Now that the fairytale feeling of being married is slowly starting to simmer down, I…
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How an American Girl Got a Curacao Driver’s License
Have you ever put something off for a long time because you were dreading the process, but then end up dealing with more than if you did it in the first place? This is a story about what happened when I did just that with my expiring Massachusetts driver’s license.…
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LIFE UPDATE: Here’s How I Spent Summer 2024 in Curacao
I feel like I don’t write enough personal blog posts. Do you ever scroll through your photos mindlessly and then realize, “wow I’ve actually had a busy year”? That’s me. I’ve been so wrapped up in the behind-the-scenes work lately that I figured it was time for a life update!…
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Everything You SHOULD KNOW About This AMAZING Giveaway
About a month ago, I finally decided to get business cards and a small sampling of totes made! To my delight, Farahilde was starting to receive more travel inquiries and blog attention. I was also busy networking in Curacao that I figured it was a great time to take my…
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Thinking about Moving to Curacao? Read These 10 HELPFUL Tips FIRST
I’ve been living on the island of Curacao for well over a year now, and I’d be lying if I said getting here was easy sailing. Any time an international move involves different cultures, languages, and customs, there are bound to be hiccups – and we had our fair share…
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In Loving Memory of Prince the Pug
Today is going to be a bit of a different blog post sharing a bit about my personal life. These past two weeks have been particularly difficult as our pug, Prince, suddenly passed. He was our whole world and our little baby. He was 9 years old, and we were…
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The Ultimate Guide For First Timers At Curacao’s Carnival
The island of Curacao is home to one of the liveliest Carnival celebrations in the Caribbean. For many who want to experience this month-long party, information can be a bit tricky to find. Drawing from my most recent encounter of this wonderous celebration, I’ve put together a list of tips…
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How to Celebrate 3 New Year’s in ONE Night in Curacao
A couple of days ago was the first time I celebrated three New Years’ in one day. You might be wondering – how is that possible? Well, I’ll tell you it’s totally possible and surprisingly fun! Similar to their Christmas traditions, the island of Curacao takes their New Years celebrations…
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12 Reasons Why 2023 Was The MOST AMAZING YEAR Yet
2023 was a big year for me! From moving overseas to traveling around several continents and then finally starting this blog and becoming an independent travel agent. I can’t believe the year is over! Thinking about all I have accomplished this year makes me even more excited for the year…
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The BEST Way to Celebrate Christmas on Curacao
I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas, if you celebrate, and a wonderful day off for those who don’t. I wrote a few weeks ago about things you didn’t know about Christmas on Curacao. The last point on the list was the island-wide annual Santa Run. Recently, I had the…
