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Brooke Radi
Jun 18, 20183 min read
the end of an era
On our very first Going Places With Grandma day trip, we went to a place that was always near and dear to Grandma Alice's heart: the...
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Brooke Radi
Jun 14, 20184 min read
chinese feast in nyc
Here on this blog, we tell big truths when it comes to traveling and this post is no exception. It’s probably no surprise that I love...
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Brooke Radi
Jun 11, 20182 min read
matilda moments
I posted a few pictures recently of the New York Public Library, and I'm going to be perfectly honest with you: none of the photos I...
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Brooke Radi
Jun 9, 20183 min read
tea for two
One of the most magical experiences in New York was tea at the Plaza Hotel. For those of you who are fans of the movie Bride Wars, yes,...
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Brooke Radi
Jun 7, 20185 min read
curtain call
Here's the first thing you need to know about my trip to New York City: mom and I went for the theatre (and stayed for many, many other...
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Brooke Radi
May 29, 20181 min read
going places with grandma alice
Some of you may know I'm living at my family's cabin for the summer before I make the big move to the Czech Republic, and now that my...
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Brooke Radi
May 6, 20183 min read
tulip time: thoughts on small town festivals
Tis the season for tulips to come popping out of the ground here in Iowa, and we're all so excited to see them after our apparently...
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Brooke Radi
Apr 27, 20184 min read
5 things to do when tour burnout strikes
It can be easy to feel pressure to squeeze every last drop out of each trip, no matter how long it is, but sometimes that can be hard. It...
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Brooke Radi
Apr 22, 20184 min read
prague in 72 hours: day three
You made it to day three! I know the first days really racked up the steps and sights, so you're probably going to be a little tired....
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Brooke Radi
Apr 21, 20183 min read
prague in 72 hours: day two
Welcome back for day two, my wonderful travelers! Today's itinerary takes you to some amazing places outside the city center that are...
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Brooke Radi
Apr 20, 20184 min read
prague in 72 hours: day one
Whenever someone tells me they're going to Prague, my heart almost explodes almost as fast as my mouth does because I want to give them...
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Brooke Radi
Apr 15, 20183 min read
leaving home is hard. let's stop pretending it isn't.
Remember when you first started planning your trip abroad? Whether it was an extended backpacking trip, a study abroad experience, or a...
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Brooke Radi
Apr 9, 20182 min read
thoughts on brunch
I'm a firm believer that there is nothing better than food and friends. So whenever I can spend much of my day eating food with my...
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Brooke Radi
Apr 6, 20184 min read
make sure your boots are made for walking
If you don't have a car, chances are you're walking several miles a day. This is especially true when you're in Europe. Public...
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Brooke Radi
Mar 28, 20184 min read
4 simple money hacks that can save your trip
It's something nobody likes to talk about but everyone needs to deal with. Money issues and traveling tend to go hand-in-hand. I've...
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Brooke Radi
Mar 24, 20183 min read
nobody said you need to smile
On the whole, I'd have to say I'm a fairly happy person. Scratch that. I'm an expressive person. It doesn't take a lot of effort to know...
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Brooke Radi
Mar 17, 20183 min read
it's backpacking, not suitcasing
Traveling forced me to grudgingly embrace minimalism and pare down on the bags that I brought with me. Now, I'm not going to lie to you...
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Brooke Radi
Mar 11, 20184 min read
the life-changing magic of studying abroad
This blog was originally a contribution to outtoseaparentsguide.com, a resource for parents of college-aged children. I'm honored to have...
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Brooke Radi
Mar 8, 20184 min read
friday eve: acing the des moines staycation
This Thursday at work, I heard one of my coworkers on the phone say, "Happy Friday Eve!" At first, everyone around chuckled a little and...
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Brooke Radi
Mar 2, 20184 min read
tsa liquid limits got you down? here are my favorite hacks
We've all been there. I barely remember the days where I didn't have to stand in the TSA line with my Ziploc baggie of liquids, shuffling...
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