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Why first time visitors should visit Sonoma County over Napa Valley
For those who follow me, you may know I live in the beautiful wine country region of California, more specifically in Sonoma county. I have worked in both Napa Valley and Sonoma County during my time here. The two are approximitely 30 minutes to an hour apart from one another and have hundreds of wineries to explore. I love each for different reasons, but, I think those visiting for the first time should start with Sonoma County. Napa Valley has more name recognition, but in my personal experience Sonoma County has more to offer for those who are new to moderate wine drinkers. Sonoma County Sonoma County consists of…
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What I’ve learned in Wine Country
It has been roughly nine months since I graduated from the best university on the planet, UNC Chapel Hill. Since then I have moved to Sonoma County, California and began working at two amazing wineries in Napa Valley. I have had the chance to learn from my coworkers, take an online course on wine, as well as taste at countless wineries. I’m going to share some of the basics of what I’ve learned and tips on how you can learn all about wine without having to move to California. How I got my start Let’s start at the beginning. I’ve had the amazing opportunity to experience Northern California’s beautiful landscape,…
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Why Israel should be your next travel destination
Once in Israel I realized any expectations I had were surpassed. Israel is a small country, about the size of New Jersey, but honestly 10 days was not enough to cover all of the amazing aspects.
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Where I’ve been and where I’m going
It’s been about a month since I’ve been able to write a post. My apologies for the delay, but I have had quite the month. After graduating from UNC I have been traveling, visiting friends and packing up my life in Chapel Hill. I wanted to share with y’all a little about where I’ve been and where I’m headed! Where I’ve been Like many college students, after I graduated I decided to travel before joining the “real world.” Due to my Jewish heritage, I was able to go on Birthright, which is a free trip to Israel. There we traveled throughout the country and learned more about both the religion…
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7 Beauty products essential for traveling this summer
The summer is approaching quickly and you know what this means, lots and lots of traveling. I am someone who loves to travel and as my last summer vacation before entering the “real world” begins I plan to travel as much as possible. This summer I will be going to Israel, Greece and driving cross country to move to California. Through my years of traveling and extensive research I have found my top 7 beauty essential products that are a must when traveling. Sunscreen Did you know, you can get sunburn while on an airplane? I sure as hell didn’t, but it does make a lot of sense. While flying…
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The do’s and don’ts of your first cruise vacation
Recently I took a five day, four night, cruise to the Bahamas with Royal Caribbean. I had an absolute blast with all my girlfriends, but I learned a lot that could have helped me prior to boarding. I’m sharing with y’all my top 10 do’s and don’ts for taking your first-ever cruise vacation. Do pack light Like most people, I tend to over pack. However, on a cruise your space is extremely limited, so packing light is a necessity. Make a list, and stick to it. You’ll need a few bathing suits, comfortable lounge wear and a bit nicer attire for dinner, but that’s about it. Bring a comfortable pair of shoes to…