Visitors enter Cold Hollow Cider Mill through a red and white barn-style entrance decorated with pumpkins and flowers.
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Vermont Road Trip: A 2-Day Itinerary for Fall Foliage, Cider, and Cozy Small Towns

ByAddie

There’s nothing quite like a Vermont road trip in the fall. Crisp air, winding scenic drives, covered bridges, and the fiery glow of fall leaves in Vermont’s iconic Green Mountains—it’s the kind of getaway that feels straight out of a postcard. This two-day road trip was one I experienced firsthand with a friend, and it’s…

16 Best Things to Do on Captiva Island, Florida
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16 Best Things to Do on Captiva Island, Florida

ByAddie

If you’re searching for the very best things to do on Captiva Island, Florida — you’re in the right place. Tucked away on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Captiva may be small (like, blink-and-you-might-miss-it small), but don’t let its size fool you. This island is packed with charm, character, and, yes, plenty of unforgettable things to do….

a drone photo of waves, a beach, and a green roofed resort on captiva island, florida
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The Ultimate Guide to Captiva Island, Florida (2025 Edition)

ByAddie

Planning a trip to Captiva Island, Florida? This Captiva Island guide covers everything you need to know, from post-hurricane recovery updates to the best things to do, where to stay, what to eat, and hidden gems on this stunning Gulf Coast paradise. I don’t know about you, but there are certain places in the world…

otherworldly coral formations with eerie light shining down from the surface
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The Complete Cozumel Scuba Diving Guide

ByAddie

Disclaimer: I was a guest of ScubaTony for a full week of Cozumel scuba diving. As always, all opinions are my own. Mask on, regulator in, roll back… Descend down to towering reef formations and thriving wildlife. Giant green moray eels popping out of their holes, nurse sharks and hawksbill turtles meandering along, and hundreds…

A scuba instructor underwater for the SSI Advanced Open Water course
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SSI Advanced Open Water Course with ScubaTony in Cozumel, Mexico [Review]

ByAddie

Disclaimer: I received my SSI Advanced Open Water Course, as well as 3 days of fun dives, from ScubaTony in exchange for my honest review. As always, all opinions are my own. With warm waters, absolutely amazing marine life and coral formations, and a boat load of dive schools–not to mention its easy access from…

a white house and palm tress by ubud rice fields
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Ubud Itinerary: 4 Days in Ubud for First-Timers

ByAddie

There’s just something about Ubud. Maybe it’s the sound of roosters crowing in the morning, the scent of incense wafting from daily offerings, or the way time seems to stretch out as you wander past rice fields and temples. Whether you’re coming to Bali for a soul-searching journey, a digital detox, or just a really…