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  Destination Guides

  Alaska Bucket List: 45+ Ultimate Things to Do in Alaska

  November 8, 2019

  So you're planning your bucket list trip to Alaska? Surely you've got a bunch of experiences you want to have…

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  Monthly Recap

  Travel, Blogging & Business Recap: October 2019

  November 2, 2019

  October is a big month 'round these parts: it's my blogiversary month! As of October 2019, I've been blogging for…

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  3 Day Guides

  3 Days in San Jose: A South Bay Weekend Getaway

  November 1, 2019

  When you think of visiting the Bay Area, where comes to mind? San Francisco, definitely. Probably Oakland and/or Berkeley. Maybe…

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  Harry Potter, Travel Tips

  Harry Potter Bucket List: 12 Magical Things to Do in London

  October 29, 2019

  Still waiting on your Hogwarts letter of acceptance? Me too! I'm about... 20 or so years overdue, so I've decided…

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  Blogging Stories, Monthly Recap

  On My 6th Blogiversary – What I’ve Learned, Where I’ve Been & What’s Next

  October 21, 2019

  On this day in 2013, I published the first blog post here on Valerie & Valise. At the time, I…

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  Packing Lists for Travel

  10 Essentials You Need to Pack for Central Asia

  October 18, 2019

  For most people who hear about Central Asia, their first question is... "where?" That's okay – Central Asia isn't one…

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  Destination Guides, Travel Tips

  The 13 Best Alaskan Souvenirs from the Last Frontier

  October 15, 2019

  Planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Alaska? Lucky you! Even after growing up in Alaska (15 years) and visiting a half-dozen…

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