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Is there a Walgreens in London or the UK?

Walgreens is seriously my jam. I am with you, people of the internet who have searched, “Is there a Walgreens in the UK?” or “Is there a Walgreens in London?” I am with you. I love Walgreens so much that as a child, I waited during the holidays for the…

Is there a CVS in the UK or London?

CVS is one of the most popular drug stores in the US with almost 10,000 stores across the US. So if you’ve searched for, “Is there a CVS in the UK?” or “Is there a CVS in London?” I completely get you. Where else do you go at midnight when…

Is there an Ulta in London or the UK?

Ulta, one of America’s most loved makeup stores, has had an explosive presence in the States since its founding in 1990. From concealer to foundation to haircare (including a salon in every store), this is a mecca for people who need their daily beauty products or a complete makeover. Whether…

Travel Blog Life Podcast Episode 2: Knowing Your Worth

Hey everyone, welcome to the second episode of the Travel Blog Life podcast. In this episode, I’m talking with Jessica Sanders of the Happiest Blog on Earth all about how she makes money as a niche site focused on travel to Disneyland, including her thoughts on finding your blogging tribe,…

15 Fantastic Things to Do near Aylesbury in Winter 2018

Situated in Buckinghamshire, England, Aylesbury is a market town with a bustling town center and thousands of local residents ranging from young professional couples to families with multiple generations. Finding things to do in Buckinghamshire in the summer isn’t difficult as you’re surrounded by so many beautiful landscapes, but what…

How to Go to Disney World with Anxiety

As someone who has battled various forms of anxiety my whole life (from social anxiety to hypochondria to everything in between), I thought it would be a great way to celebrate the magic that Disney World can bring by talking about traveling to Disney World with anxiety. Now, I don’t…

I (Won’t) Be Home for the Holidays: An Expat Story

If there’s one time of year that cuts every expat deep in all the feels, it’s the holidays. See, the rest of the year it’s way easier convince yourself that it’s okay you’re not in your home country because everyone is so spread out anyway. It’s not like aunt Marge…

11 of the Most Enchanting and Best Scottish Islands to Visit

Scotland is full of beautiful islands – there are over 790 islands that make up the country and each has its own charm and diversity. Not all are inhabitable or able to be visited, but of the ones that are, I want to share some of the best Scottish islands…

My Spouse is Not Obsessed with Disney: True Life Confessions

I have something that I’ve been hiding for a while that I feel like I just need to get off my chest because it’s eating me alive. It keeps me up at night, while I toss and turn under my Disney fireworks blanket. I think about it over coffee (that…

Traveling to Disney World with a Non-Disney Fan: The Essential Guide

Travelling to Disneyworld with a Non-Disney Fan

I can hear all of my fellow Disney diehard fans now. Go to Disney with a NON-Disney fan? ARE YOU SERIOUS? IS THAT A THING? WHO WOULDN’T LOVE DISNEY? To all of you, I say – I hear you. I know. I know. Also, please stop screaming at me in…

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