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I’m Holly—I thrive in creative expression, storytelling, and making people feel deeply.

I’m an adventurer at heart, drawn to human connection, art, and personal growth. I’m not just traveling for the sake of it—I’m searching for something deeper, and I want my work and life to reflect that.

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The Best Things to do in Lincoln, Nebraska

Nestled in the rolling plains of Nebraska, Lincoln is a city that isn’t necessarily on everyone’s travel bucket list. Maybe you heard of it from the movie Yes Man (unfortunately the Telephone Museum is now permanently closed), or from the movie Nebraska. I grew up in a small town near

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10 Best Things To Do in Omaha for First-Time Visitors

Nebraska has more to offer than meets the eye, and although Omaha is the largest city, it still has that small-town charm of the Midwest. If you’re just passing through on your cross-country road trip or if you are traveling to Nebraska, in this blog I’ll outline the top 10

The Best Things to do in Antibes

Antibes is the second largest city in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the South of France, located a short train ride from both Cannes and Nice, and beautifully positioned between the Mediterranean Sea and the French Alps. Antibes boasts one of the most prestigious yachting ports in the world with 26

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TropicFeel Nest Backpack Review: Is It Worth The Price?

I am someone who does research ad-nauseum before purchasing any of my travel gear, and I had been eyeing a few of TropicFeel’s designs for a while. I try to choose environmentally friendly brands, and TropicFeel’s products are made with recycled materials. I was hesitant to fully commit given the

Spend a Weekend in Vienna

Vienna, Austria is one of my favorite European cities. It has stunning architecture with gorgeous cathedrals and palaces, the restaurants are divine, the music and art scene is cool, and the museums are next level. The shopping is incredible too and I always find the best wardrobe pieces on the

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Can ChatGPT provide a good itinerary for Palermo, Sicily?

I’ve seen many people online saying things like “I used ChatGPT to plan my vacation, you don’t have to do it yourself anymore”, and as a travel blogger who always feels like I waited too long to start, statements like that make me nervous. I know AI will replace our