She’s Going
Samantha Viola
Akyra Hotels Says No to Plastic
Being someone who wants to see the world; It’s only right to become concerned with conserving it. Hotels seem to be promoting their Eco-friendly efforts more and more, so I’ve been eager to learn about what qualifies them as such. When I open my boutique hotel brand I will definitely be following this model. I […]
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Beauty: Benefits of Lymphatic Facials
When I was in college I was introduced to what I call my “Fat Face.” Yes, Fat Face… FF I’ve always had profound cheeks but when I binge drank my face would bloat up! Over time I became very self conscious of it and the way I looked. Since I worked in a gym, I’d […]
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Holiday Gifts Under $50: For Him
We don’t need to break the bank for great gift ideas this holiday season. Whether it’s a friend, relative or guy you just started dating, I’ve curated a great list of unique gifts for him. I thought this was SO cool. What man wouldn’t want to Brew his own Beer! Mr. Beer has many options […]
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Moving Across the Pond
In 2009, I studied aboard in Rome for a semester- and thats when I fell in love with Europe… I traveled around Italy, Greece, Paris, Berlin, Barcelona etc. on the weekends and it was a dream. The ability to hop on an hour plane ride and land somewhere with a totally different culture made America […]
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Our Long Distance Love Affair
Hate to admit it, but I do consider myself seasoned when it comes to long distance relationships. For some reason, I was attracted to men living elsewhere… (Who am I kidding it’s definitely the accents.) My friends & I were starting to refer to them by country (oops!) I later came to the conclusion that […]
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Staying Fit on the Go
I work out for numerous reasons. Most importantly, to feel good- both mentally and physically. It’s a lifestyle that was acquired as I grew up working in gyms and I’m forever grateful for that! When I travel it can be difficult to maintain a steady gym routine so I do my best to fit in […]
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Working Remotely
I was never that person sitting at my desk staring at the clock waiting for it to strike 5 pm. Instead, I was sometimes the only sales rep in the office staying late; wishing I had just worked from home so I could keep going! Thankfully my sales experience in Corporate America was very flexible […]
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Top 10 Best Travel Apps
It’s no question that our phones are now an extension of us. When traveling, Internet can be such a hassle. Here are my Top 10 Best Apps I use while Traveling. 1. Maps.Me: A great way to access offline maps of the city or area you’re in. Also helps find near by sites you want […]
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How To Pack for Long Term Travel
When I began to pack for my 4 month long trip, I thought to myself, how the hell am I going to fit all of this into a carry on backpack?! Not going to lie, it took a lot of packing, and unpacking, eliminations and additions. But, I finally did it. And now, I feel […]
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Tips for Females Traveling Solo
As a solo female traveler, you’re prone to getting questionable looks and raised eyebrows from friends and family. But, then throw in there that you went to places like Istanbul and India and you’ll get a big old gasp followed with a long, “Wowwww, how did you find it?” First off, traveling alone is good […]
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