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Where and What to Shop in Porto, Portugal: Tiles, Port, and Fashion

If I’m being honest, Porto is much more of a looking and exploring city than it is a shopping city. That said, I think the three staples to shop for here are tiles, port, and cork. I’m not the biggest fan of cork, so I opted for a beautiful dress instead. The prices are reasonable, […]

The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, AZ Review – 9 Nights

We recently stayed at the Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain in Arizona for nine nights. We drove from Austin and broke up our drive with a stay in Marfa on the way there and back. You can read all about our stay at the Hotel Saint George here. We picked the Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain for a few […]

Best Moroccan and Mediterranean Cuisine in Austin : Darna Restaurant

I had the pleasure of trying out Darna Mediterranean and Moroccan cuisine recently. Ever since I visited Marrakesh Morocco, I have wholly hopped on board the Moroccan food train. The spices are eclectic, the flavors are enticing, and the colors are beautiful. We’ve made a decent amount of Moroccan food at home in our clay […]

My Favorite Indian Restaurants Around the World

There is nothing quite like Indian food. Especially after hours of international travel. Maybe I am a teeeensy bit biased because I am *cough* Indian. But my husband would say the same, and he is straight-up Texan. Like boots-wearing, Jeep-driving Texan. Trying new Indian restaurants is on our MUST-DO list anytime we travel. If you've been […]

Gender Reveal Ideas and Telling Our Family and Friends

In case you didn't see our Instagram gender reveal post, we are having a girl!!!!!! Can I tell you how AMAZING it feels not to call our baby “it” or “they” anymore?! Now we get to say she and her and every time I do I still can’t really believe we are having a baby […]

Best Places to Eat in Rosemary Beach, Watercolor, and Seaside, Florida

We had a fantastic time exploring and eating our way around Rosemary Beach, Watercolor, and Seaside, Florida. If you're heading to one of these beach towns soon, I've got you covered on the best places to eat for breakfast, brunch, coffee, lunch, dinner, and dessert! Pescado Type of Food: American, Seafood Address: 74 Town Hall […]

How to Pack for a Four Night Trip

Recently, I went on a trip to Morocco. Since we didn't check-in any bags, I only packed a duffle bag and my tote purse. I knew packing would be complicated as we were planning on swimming, hiking in the mountains, eating out at nice restaurants, and walking through the city. To add to that, the […]

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