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What to Pack for San Francisco: 10 Things You Actually Need
San Francisco is a pretty great destination year-round. Like other coastal West Coast cities, San Francisco has a temperate climate.…
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The Ultimate 10-Day Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Guide
The Pacific Coast Highway is arguably one of the most famous drives in the entire world. Travelers flock from around…
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3 Days in Joshua Tree: The Perfect Weekend Itinerary
One of the best parts of living in California is the wide range of weekend travel opportunities. From my home…
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3 Days in Yosemite: An Outdoor Weekend Itinerary
Yosemite may not be the first national park, but it's certainly among the most popular and beloved. Home to stunning…
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Travel, Blogging & Business Recap: January 2019
Just like that, 2019 is off with a bang! 1/12th of the year has already passed – time flies when…
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19 Wonderful Weekend Trips from Seattle to Plan ASAP
While Seattle is one of my favorite cities – I loved living there, and I love traveling there. I've shared…
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The Ultimate 3-Day Olympic Peninsula Road Trip Guide
What is one of the most popular destinations I am asked about when people learn I lived in Seattle? The…
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Hi! 👋 I’m Valerie! Welcome to my travel blog, Valerie & Valise. I started this site to share my travel stories and I love sharing tips and tricks for traveling smarter.
