The Wandering Blonde

A blog that proves there's no one right way to travel. Join me as I balance solo female travel & a location independent job with a home base & a "normal" life.

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Thinking of traveling to Central America? Check out my ultimate guide for everything you need to know! https://t.co/o8w6p2Ntmd

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Despite being situated just a few miles from the crashing waves of the Pacific—where you can watch whales from the shoreline and gaze upon historic lighthouses—Pescadero is the quintessential pastoral... https://t.co/PHGhsMeL42

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Lived our childhood dreams sleeping in this treehouse in the Santa Cruz Mountains last night ⛺️⛰
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We had a picnic dinner, drank wine, walked among the vineyards, watched the fog roll in along the coast, saw the... https://t.co/1amC1cUZO6

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Where are my fellow chocolate lovers at?! 🍫🍫🍫
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Stepping into Dandelion Chocolate (a “bean to bar” chocolate factory in San Francisco) you’ll instantly be wrapped up in the aroma of roasted cacao, melted... https://t.co/7Hs8U5cxqF

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3 reasons to visit Harley Farms Goat Dairy in Pescadero:
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1. Snuggle with baby goats!!! They wag their tails and nibble on everything and are completely happy to be held and loved on 🐐💞🍼
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2. Their lavender... https://t.co/jMGyY55iIB

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The Mission District is one of San Francisco’s coolest neighborhoods, hands-down. It’s electric, artistic, colorful, vibrant, youthful, diverse…and that’s just Mission Street alone 🙂

From indoor... https://t.co/f21ZGFP3fr

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Close to the Bay Area? Check! Relatively off-the-beaten-path? Check! Award-winning wines? Check! In a completely gorgeous, mountainous, redwood-forested region of California? Check!

And there you... https://t.co/IQ4Ps6BRnN

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Mexico is hands-down one of my FAVORITE destinations to visit as a solo female traveler.

Not only is it super accessible for Americans (so many cities within a short nonstop flight!) it's incredibly... https://t.co/3aOO7s7pJH

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A vibrant multicultural food scene. A growing craft beer presence. Proximity to one of the best wine regions to visit in 2019 (according to Condé Nast Traveler).

Welcome to San Jose, California!

This up-and-coming... https://t.co/exziHP0Rca

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Nighttime farmer's markets, quirky antique shops, laid-back wineries, trendy cafes, golden sunsets...BUBBLEGUM.

San Luis Obispo, I knew we were a match made in heaven before I even arrived! Planning a weekend getaway to #SLOCAL? Here's what you need... https://t.co/VPefiU1osV

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Redwoods + red wine = a winning combination🌲🍷 Thanks for the hospitality Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards!
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One of my favorite things about living in Northern California is easy access to nature and vineyards. This... https://t.co/ks6nIjuZyP

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TGIF! 🙌🏼 What are your plans for this weekend? I wouldn’t mind soaking in the sun (and amazing views!) at this rooftop bar in Barcelona all weekend...but realistically I’ll probably be binging Netflix, hitting... https://t.co/G9qvnRcf5C

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Exploring enchanting neighborhoods (like El Born and the Gothic Quarter) by foot, seeing Antoni Gaudi's iconic constructions up close, long morning walks along the beach...

It's hard to pick a favorite moment or... https://t.co/u7s9uWYRhM

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Firstly, apologies because I know I am ALL over the place with my photos! I finally just finished editing the last of my Spain pictures (hey, it’s only been 3 months 😂) so I’m excited to share some more of those... https://t.co/VDTA50ygAT

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I decided to play around with shooting some video during my trip to Spain in October. It's definitely not my preferred medium, but I love how this footage captured the sunny... https://t.co/9mk9LC4g51

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Happy 2019, everyone! I decided to kick off my first post of the new year with a topic that will hopefully be very helpful for those of you who are excited to travel more, but are hesitant about planning a trip all... https://t.co/BL1Tw1ElwO

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What a year 2018 was! Compared to the previous year, it was certainly less...tumultuous?
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In 2017, I began freelancing full-time, married the love of my life, moved halfway across the country to California, got... https://t.co/Ue7CP3SYrQ

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These "year in review" posts have become some of my favorites to write, as well as to re-read at the end of each year. I just love reflecting on the highlights and remembering the good moments!

All... https://t.co/WciblFuksV

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The Wandering Blonde just got a modern makeover! https://t.co/7osmGzQbi1

I hadn't updated my website since I started blogging nearly 4 years ago...so it was about time for a new look.

I'm hoping this... https://t.co/5EKcHTeT2p

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The Wandering Blonde just got a modern makeover!

I hadn't updated my website since I started blogging nearly 4 years ago...so it was about time for a new look.

I'm hoping this new layout will be more user-friendly, too, so it's easier to find... https://t.co/rnFASqWDb6