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January 19, 2014

Winter Vacationing for The Non-Skier at Keystone, CO

My first trip for 2014 was a bit of a whirlwind. After a bit of trouble getting out of New York due to weather, I made my way to Las Vegas for conferences...more on that soon. I have to say that conferences are nice, speaking at them even nicer, and reconnecting with friends is the best, but I most enjoyed the latter part of my trip where I connected with family in LA and then with my[...]

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December 29, 2013

Romantic Getaway to Lake Joseph, NY

My husband and I are celebrating 10 years of marriage. We celebrated this past weekend with him surprising me with a weekend getaway to the Catskill Mountains. I won't deny that my eyes teared up when he revealed his surprise, and all the research he had done to find our special romantic spot. read more[...]

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December 16, 2013

Highlights in Travel of 2013

As 2013 comes to an end I am looking back at a year in travel and how much I have enjoyed discovering new and repeat favorite destinations to share with you. I made a resolution at the beginning of the year to make 2013 the year of happy, and I think it really was. I'm know that there were days when I wasn't smiling or really feeling great, but they seem such a blur to me now, which says[...]

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Caribbean, Travel
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December 10, 2013

Eating My Way Through Anguilla

Even though, for the moment, I am more than happy with the chilly weather in New York City, it won't be long before I start wanting to escape to the beach again. My list of favorite beach destinations is getting longer and recently I added another favorite: Anguilla. Anguilla is a British island in the Caribbean. With a population of a little over 15,000, this is the kind of place where[...]

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December 6, 2013

Five Years Blogging, 10 Lessons Learned

This month marks my 5th year as a blogger. Five years. In blogging life, I suppose, that's nothing. Especially when you think about how many people have been doing it for decades and decades. For me it feels as if time has flown by, except so much has changed and I along with it. I think back at my very first post and though it is way longer than most of my posts today, written in th[...]

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December 2, 2013

Fun Holiday Sights & Tours in NYC

The holiday season is in full effect and the streets of New York are as crowded as ever. Personally, I can't get enough of the energy of the city now - with its festive, happy vibe - though it's important to note that I make sure to clear my head and place myself in total zen mode before hitting the streets to take it all in. But, taking it all in can be overwhelming, especially if you do[...]

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November 21, 2013

Making Memories at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

No matter what I do throughout the year, I always make time to be home for the holidays and that's because this time of year in New York City is my absolute favorite. Yes, it's cold, and yes, it's crowded, but man oh man, is it festive, fun, and awesome.read more[...]

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November 19, 2013

Friendship & Smiles: Photography while in Travel

I love photographing people when I travel. I am also very sensitive to doing so, in great part because having grown up in a touristy Caribbean destination for a portion of my life, I know what it is like to have someone aim their camera at you as if you were an animal in the wild. My friend and photographer Lola Akinmade often discusses the topic of ethics when photographing people in y[...]

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November 16, 2013

Our Strangelove: Or How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Blog

It’s actually all my fault - or so my wife Carol Cain, aka Girl Gone Travel likes to say. I had always told her that she should have a radio talk show or write a book due to her ability to re-frame seemingly insurmountable problems in a way that would make immediate sense to the person whom they concerned - and she’s always been a great storyteller. Alas, it’s not easy to get a[...]

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November 7, 2013

Fall Road Trip to Lake Placid

Recently I was invited to check out the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. So confident were their representatives of the fuel efficiency of the vehicle that they encouraged me to travel to any notable Fall foliage destination in the East Coast where I could both enjoy the benefits of the ride as well as the views. And so we did, on a trip to Lake Placid. Lake Placid, in the Adirondacks, is one of those[...]

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Hi! I'm Carol! I am an award-winning travel blogger, a keynote speaker, and the Principal and owner of Brave World Media, a social media marketing, communications, and branding agency. I a wife to a handsome Irish/Scot and a mom to 3 sons. Welcome to my blog where I share stories of my travels and professional public relations insights and advice. Thank you for reading and for your support!

Carol Cain

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A perfect little roadtrip idea: Clifton Springs, N A perfect little roadtrip idea: Clifton Springs, NY to explore all the good reads available at the cutest little bookstore, @sulfurbooks. 

With its airy feel, with cozy reading nooks and friendly vibes, I could’ve easily spent hours here. Instead, I walked away with some new reads and excitement for my return.

📍Clifton Springs is a 45 min drive from Rochester and a little over 30 mins from Penn Yan, NY. 

#fingerlakes #smallrownny #newyork #roadtrip #booklover
And the mural is complete! This year, @travisjcain And the mural is complete! This year, @travisjcain was invited to participate in MuralFest hosted by @communityartselmira. His theme was in honor of the Seneca Indigenous culture and their remaining influence on the Finger Lakes and so much of North America. 

In the mural you will see depictions of a turtle at center, which is sacred and is believed to be the protector and nurturer of life. The 13 moon cycles is the traditional lunar calendar. Also depicted are long houses, traditional foods such as corn, and an eagle, which serves as a messenger to the Creator and a protector of the Haudenosaunee.

The mural is already marked by the impact of all the rain we had since he started, but today he, @liamcain._ , and @toniiocain worked throughout the day in this very hot sun to complete it. And I couldn’t be prouder or love it more! 

If you want to see the mural in person, it is located on the railway wall along Washington Ave. and Lake St. in Elmira, NY across from the old Big Lots parking lot. 

Congratulations to Travis and all the artists!

#murals #streetartist #elmirany #artist #muralist
Mi gente Latinx e inmigrante : tu felicidad, tu é Mi gente Latinx e inmigrante : tu felicidad, tu éxito, y tus esperanzas y sueños positivos hacia el futuro también son expresiones de revolución. El propósito es crear desesperación, confusión, intimidación, y tristeza. Y sí, existen. Sufrímos con nuestras familias, amistades, y comunidades. Pero, coño, nuestra gente somos resiliente y capaces de más de lo que se imaginan. Movamosnos adelante con la cara alta, dignidad, y coraje. 
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My Latinx and immigrant people: your happiness, your success, and your positive hopes and dreams for the future are also forms of revolution. The purpose is to create despair, confusion, intimidation, and sadness. And yes, they exist. We suffer with our families, friends, and communities. But, above all, our people are resilient and capable of more than you can imagine. Let us move forward with our heads held high, with dignity, and courage.

#latinx
Things that make me happy: the sound of rain on th Things that make me happy: the sound of rain on the metal roof. So calming. 

#countryliving #fingerlakes #newyork
A moment in this little life I’ve created and lo A moment in this little life I’ve created and love so much. 

#fingerlakes #newyork #lakelife
Today’s morning was fueled by one of our fave sp Today’s morning was fueled by one of our fave spots in Geneva, NY - @monacoscoffee. We found this spot a few years ago, before we moved to the area full time while at a rental nearby and immediately fell in love with its community and cozy vibe, and delicious coffee. 

It’s even cuter than when we first visited while all the reasons we love it remain. Always worth a stop when in Geneva. 

#fingerlakes #newyork #genevany #coffeelover #coffeeshop

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