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July 16, 2013

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Carol Cain

Brooklyn native Carol is happiest when on an adventure, whether close to home or farther away. She is a small business owner and travel writer. In addition to creating Girl Gone Travel, she is the Founder and Principal of Brave World Media, a social media marketing, communications, and branding agency. She's mom to three wonderful sons and wife to a handsome Irish/Scot. She lives, works, and plays in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of NY.

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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 and 2 puppies. 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!

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Tonight I enjoyed yet another stunning night in Ed Tonight I enjoyed yet another stunning night in Edinburgh, this time with an experience that took my breath away. @travisjcain again planned the most amazing night with tickets to view Love Actually with music performed by a live orchestra. Travis knows that Love Actually remains one of my favorite holiday movies of all time, and that  I especially have always love composer Craig Armstrong’s scores throughout the film.

Watching the movie with the orchestra brought every scene to life in such a beautiful way…like in this powerful moment with Emma Thompson. I was in tears. 

This amazing experience is hosted every holiday season at the @usherhall, and sells out quickly. I highly recommend it.

Our time in Edinburgh has left me with so much to share but at a loss for words at the same time.

Most especially, the way Travis has demonstrated his love for me throughout this trip has left me emotional. I don’t know how I got so lucky. 

I hope you enjoy this moment, though I will say it is far more powerful in person. ❤️

#scotland #edinburgh #loveactually #holidaysinedinburgh
It’s my birthday 🎉 and celebrating it here, i It’s my birthday 🎉 and celebrating it here, in Edinburgh, a city I love, with the man that I love, during the holiday season, has been nothing less than magical. And Travis arranged for the most lovely afternoon tea to further complement all the lovely experiences we’ve had thus far. The Palm Court at stunning @thebalmoral is the height of luxury, with no detailed missed. I found myself tearing up a couple of times by the experience and service, and delighted in all of it. A million Thank Yous will never suffice to my loving @travisjcain for this moment, and to The Palm Court for making this birthday one to never forget. 

Be sure to check out my Scotland highlights for more on the fun we are having. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 And thank you so much for all the lovely birthday wishes and messages. 🥰

#scotland #edinburgh #thepalmcourt #afternoontea #birthdaygirl
Kicking off my birthday week in one of my favorite Kicking off my birthday week in one of my favorite places in the world: Scotland, specifically Edinburgh. Though hubby is half-Scot this is his first time and I am so excited to explore this city and some of my favorite spots with him. 

In true Scottish fashion the weather is rainy, but that’s to be expected and luckily there’s plenty to do to get out of it. Will share more soon. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

#scotland #birthdayweek
Seventeen. My baby boy is 17 today. ❤️ Seventeen. My baby boy is 17 today. ❤️
When our kids were little, hubby and I would feel When our kids were little, hubby and I would feel guilty and sad around this time of year because they weren’t getting the experience of a boisterous house full of family - cousins, uncles, aunts, grandparents…they just got us. And for a few years it tormented us, though we always put on a happy face and worked hard to make it as special, and as memorable as possible. We have strived to give them all the love and joy we can. 

And though they have delighted in the rare occasions where we share these moments with others, they have expressed, as recently as this weekend, how much more meaningful and special it is for them when it is just us. The first time they expressed these sentiments to us, years ago when they were much younger, Travis and I realized that while we wasted years being worried and stressed and guilted over not being able to give our kids that picture perfect family-filled holiday experience, we failed to appreciate how what we were giving them…just us two…was and is enough, and something they not only look forward to but are hesitant to share with others.

And they never let us forget it, lest we feel tempted to change things up. Our gatherings may be small, and it may just be us, but for our kids, it is enough and as they have expressed, “absolute perfection”.

May this give solace to those whom have chosen a happier, healthier path for their own family even if it feels smaller than most.
I am incredibly grateful to our local farmers, bak I am incredibly grateful to our local farmers, bakers, food growers, and purveyors. Their craft and labor feeds us, spoils us, and constantly treats us to good food. In preparation for Thanksgiving we picked up a seasonal, straight-out-of-the-farm box from @glennscottfarm. This box is so stocked with goodies that we will be fed for days from it. 🌱

Then we made our way to @amitycoffeeco for freshly baked pies and pastries, which made my morning easier, as everyone feasted on the pastries, and saved me so much work from not having to bake! 🥐

Everything is so, so good with the added bonus knowing we get to both support local farmers and small businesses while feasting on locally sourced and grown food. We are lucky and privileged to live in such a fruitful, beautiful place. ❤️ Shop small and support local. 

Happy Thanksgiving.

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