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How to Do the London Wall Walk: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
I'm standing across the Thames from the Houses of Parliament, admiring the view. My guide suddenly says, "and behind us…
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Alaska Bucket List: 45+ Ultimate Things to Do in Alaska
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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Travel, Blogging & Business Recap: October 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 Days in San Jose: A South Bay Weekend Getaway
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 Bucket List: 12 Magical Things to Do in London
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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On My 6th Blogiversary – What I’ve Learned, Where I’ve Been & What’s Next
On this day in 2013, I published the first blog post here on Valerie & Valise. At the time, I…
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10 Essentials You Need to Pack for Central Asia
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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Hi! I’m Valerie! I travel the world with my trusty valise and my partner, Mr. V. I started this site to share my travel stories and I love sharing tips and tricks for traveling smarter. I’m also a not-so-secret space nerd and speak fluent emoji! ✌🏻 Want to know more? Start here. Travel with Me!
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