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Lavender season my favorite time of year in the Pacific Northwest. And you know I love lavender—it’s my go-to essential oil and favorite scent around the house.

Every summer, we visit the lavender fields around Portland. It’s becom

We’re heading back to San Diego soon—with our granddaughter! 💛

It’s one of our favorite cities, and we’ve stayed at the @marriottvacationclub here before. We absolutely love it - walkable and full of charm.

This time, we&rs

Could you use some Hammock therapy?

No co-pay required. Just palm trees, golden light, and permission to relax. TGIF.

Looking back at our trip to the Big Island of Hawaii.

#wanderwithmonica #hammocktherapy #hammock #sunsetonthebeach #hawaiiansun #

What would you do if you only had 8 hours in Paris?

This spring, we had a long layover at CDG—just enough time to finally chase a dream I’ve had since high school French class. With the help of a wonderful local driver, @chauffeur_paris_

I’ve learned that the magic of travel isn’t in doing more, it’s in doing less.

My favorite trips aren’t packed with tours or timelines. There’s no alarm clock set for sunrise hikes or pressure to see everything.

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