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May 19, 2020

What if we don’t go back to normal?

Normal is overrated, and honestly not much to aspire to. What if we aspired to something better instead?

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April 29, 2020

From Travel to Politics And Back: Lessons Learned

Travel can be a way to immerse yourself and learn about the realities of the world and others. What you do next is what matters most.

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Plaza de Armas Cusco Peru
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South America, Travel
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January 7, 2020

A Day in Cusco, Peru

The best way to experience a city is to walk it with a local guide. Here is my day on a walking tour with Urban Adventures through Cusco, Peru.

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December 4, 2019

The Best of Peru with Intrepid Travel

The experience of traveling through with my first South American country with a travel company that empowers locals to own their narrative.

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July 23, 2019

Finger Lakes History: A Treasure Trove for the Curious Traveler

Though the outside consensus is that the rural areas of the United States don't have much to offer the curious traveler, I have found that not to be true at all.

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June 30, 2019

Travel photography: what my kid taught me

My son has taught me to view the world and capture our memories in a way that is more enjoyable than doing it for the 'gram will ever be.

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June 27, 2019

Grounds for Sculpture: A stroll through art in New Jersey

A hidden gem in New Jersey for the art- and nature-lovers of all ages.

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June 22, 2019

Don’t call it Branded Engagement When It’s Really a Curated Lie

Branded content is not the same as a curated lie. The difference between authentic influencer marketing and a deceitful campaign.

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May 15, 2019

Women and Travel: When the sexual predator is in your travel group

I saw an inquiry from a fellow female travel blogger in a closed, private group asking about a press trip she had been considering but had heard rumors about. When she mentioned the destination I realized I had heard some stories too - and I refuse to call the[...]

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February 28, 2019

What brands are still getting wrong about working with influencers

When I first started working in public relations, I was most excited about identifying the stories and narratives of a particular client that would most connect with their audience - or when working as an in-house communications team, finding interesting ways to sh[...]

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The most perfect date night in the most perfect li The most perfect date night in the most perfect little bistro in the most perfect New York destination. No, not NYC. The Finger Lakes. 

The entire experience at @deanlanedining felt so incredibly elevated and special, and some might even say unexpected, especially from a farmhouse in rural Dundee, NY. 

Husband and wife team, Michael and Lisa Dean create a wonderful farm-to-table prix fix menu, beautifully paired with wines selected by Sommelier @danbrezinsky, who, for as long as the moment allows, further complements the first tastings with a sharing of his deep knowledge and passion for the Finger Lakes wines he serves. The individual pairings per course (4) are optional but I do highly recommend as they influenced each dish and in some cases, my opinion of certain wines. 

The vibe is intimate and personally, I enjoyed the early seating as I got to admire the sunset through the large dining room windows throughout my time there.

Their highly coveted B&B is fully booked for 2026, but reservations are open for limited seating at the restaurant, with menus changing weekly. 

An absolute highlight, and a must during your visit to the Finger Lakes!

#fingerlakes #deanlanedining #flxfoodie #newyork #dundeeny
Life is changing and moving fast, which can be ove Life is changing and moving fast, which can be overwhelming and unsettling. But I can always count on these beautiful Finger Lakes mornings to ease my mind and soul. Taking nothing for granted. 

Special shoutout to @workingclass_coffee for caffeinating me this AM. 

#fingerlakes #upstateny #newyork #thisissoflx #southernfingerlakes
One of the dreamiest of views for me, that I don’t think I will ever tire of, is mist over the hills and lakes. And rainy seasons like these are perfect for such moments. 

After an eventful evening (and thank you all for the love and congratulatory messages🤎), I am eager to spend this rainy day back at my computer getting work done. 

It’s a wonderful thing to be immersed in a region you love, and to often be tasked to share its stories with others, it’s a whole other thing when regional representatives not only notice it, but reward you for it.

To listen to others get on stage and talk about that work with such admiration and awe still feels surreal and beyond flattering. It’s overwhelming. And I am grateful beyond words, and excited to continue to do the best that I can for as long as I am welcomed and given the opportunity to do so.

So whether it is for work (@braveworldmedia) or on this page, I am happy to share the stories and many reasons why we, along with so many others, decided to make this our home. ❤️

Thanks for the support and for following along. 

📸 Canandaigua Lake, the fourth largest of the New York Finger Lakes.
Mom and dad cleaned up real good, kids. It’s a Mom and dad cleaned up real good, kids. 

It’s awards ceremony night! 🙌🏾✨
Today is a shoot day for us, which started out sun Today is a shoot day for us, which started out sunny, and is now snowy…but such is early spring in the Finger Lakes. Pros: the cozy wineries on our photography list. 🥂📸

#fingerlakes #newyork #flxwinecountry
I’m a little late to the game, but finally made I’m a little late to the game, but finally made it to @scalehousebrews in Hector, NY, which was serving up some delicious @overlookcoffeecompany (Burdett, NY) drip…and ya, girl had to go support her besties ✨

The coffee? Amazing of course, but Scale House brew also delish, and I was really impressed with their pizza. So if ya know, ya know. If you don’t, get over there stat. I heard it’s pretty busy during the summer months!

And make sure to stop into Overlook Coffee too. They are 😘👌🏾.

#nightout #fingerlakes #countryliving #newyork #brewery

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