As various Countries, Counties and States begin to release lockdown measures and we slowly resume into a “new normal”, take some time to think about the healthy habits you’ve created during quarantine. This time in lockdown has been challenging for all of us as we strayed away from our normal routines and developed new ones. [...]
As the future of travel continues to change and international travel slowly resumes, we are all left dreaming about where our next trip may be. However, we often forget about the beautiful travel destinations hidden in our own backyard! I’m mixing small hidden gems, big cities, and a few uncommon US travel bucket list destinations [...]
It’s no secret that travel will change post the pandemic with new safety procedures and processes. As some predict a second surge in the Fall/Winter months, the future of travel remains unknown. For me, the excitement of researching, planning, discovering the beauty of a new country and experiencing the culture motivates me to work harder [...]
I can’t believe two months have passed since I’ve started blogging! Perhaps the time is going by quicker due to the current state our world is in. First, I am incredibly proud of myself with my dedication to this blog and to further learn about blogging itself. The truth is, starting a blog is easy [...]
Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver is one of Canada’s most vibrant cities with lush nature, diverse culture and plenty of activities to do. Vancouver has something to offer every type of traveler and is the perfect first solo trip. Plan your visit to Vancouver BC using my travel guide below! Related: [...]
Self-care is the best gift we can give ourselves mentally, emotionally, and physically. It is establishing and maintaining a healthy relationship with our bodies to improve our mood, boost confidence, reduce anxiety and stress. Practicing self-care is especially crucial during this overwhelming time. Follow my tips and tricks below on how to take a “self-cation” [...]
Instagram story highlight covers are a great way to step up your Instagram game! It adds a clean cohesive look to your page and creates a lasting impression on someone who is visiting your Instagram. There are several ways to add highlight covers to your page; purchase a template, pay for the story highlight covers [...]
It’s been one month since I posted my very first blog post! Time really does fly! In my first month of blogging I have learned and focused on launching and designing my blog, writing posts, maintaining a social media presence, connecting with other people, and learning all about blogging itself. The process of starting a [...]
In early January right before my trip to Australia, I purchased round trip tickets to England and started planning my Fall 2020 England and Europe trip. At this time, the spread of COVID-19 was minimal and had not reached the US yet. I returned from Australia mid-February and completely stopped planning my travels. I thought [...]
Many of us are weeks leading up to months of social distancing and self-isolating already! I've been exploring options of what to do at home while self-isolating. I truly believe filing our time with activities that challenge us and occupy our time in a healthy way is going to be key to get through this [...]
Did someone say binge watching? That accurately describes my social distancing routine! I’m mixing the old and the new to give you a list of 11 fantastic binge worthy TV shows to watch right now and as you’ll be able to tell, I love drama, crime, thrill and suspense! In no particular order, here are [...]
In the past few months, working from home has become a new norm of life for many of us. Due to the pandemic, employers have rolled out mandatory work from home policies and as time passes, it looks like these policies may be in effect for the remainder of the year or indefinitely for some [...]
Welcome to my blog: With Love, Meli! That's me! Living my best life and feeding a Kangaroo while visiting Australia! I’m beyond thrilled to start sharing my experiences, thoughts and stories with you all. The goal is: informative blog posts that cover lifestyle and travel. 5 Quick Facts About Me: I live in the great [...]
