Travel, Blogging & Business Recap: November 2018
November puts us one step closer to the end of 2018... it also kicks off a big traffic month for me! Read about my travel, blogging & business this month.
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How to Visit the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in 2019
Every April, the fields of Skagit Valley bloom in a quilt of technicolor tulips. Here's how to attend the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, updated for 2019.
3 Days in Anacortes: The Best Things to See & Do
If you're planning a trip to Anacortes, look no further. Here you'll find travel tips, the best things to do in Anacortes, and a suggested 3-day itinerary.
10 Things You *Actually* Need to Pack for London
Traveling to London, England? Keeping in mind London's notoriously rainy weather and fashion standards, here's what you need to pack for London specifically.
Why St. Paul’s Cathedral is My Favorite Spot in London
St. Paul’s Cathedral is designed to be iconic and memorable, indelible in the heart, the mind, and the soul. Here's why it's my favorite spot in London.
The 18 Sights You Absolutely Must See in London
Planning a trip to London? There's so much to see, you need help narrowing it down. Here are 18 must-see sights in London for your trip!
10 Days in London: The Best Things to See & Do
If you're planning a trip to London, this is the only resource you need. Based on years of travel there, here's what to see and do for 10 days in London.
10 Things You *Actually* Need to Pack for Ireland
Headed to the Emerald Isle? In addition to your normal clothes for travel, here are the 10 things you actually need for Ireland, in a helpful packing list.
10 Things You *Actually* Need to Pack for St. Patrick’s Day
Planning your trip to St. Patrick's Day in Dublin, but unsure exactly what you need? Here's the packing list you need – yes, it includes a lot of green! 🍀
How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2019 in Dublin, Ireland
St. Patrick's Day is Ireland's most famous holiday. If you're planning to visit and celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Dublin, here's what you need to know.
10 Days in Ireland: The Ultimate Ireland Road Trip Guide
Want to take an Irish road trip? Here's how to spend 10 days in Ireland, seeing the best sights along the Ring of Kerry and the Wild Atlantic Way.
3 Days in Dublin: The Best Things to See & Do
Planning your first trip to Dublin, Ireland? I've got you covered! Here's what you need to know, where to stay, and how to spend three days in Dublin, based on my own trip.
Travel, Blogging & Business Recap: October 2018
October starts the final quarter of the year – it's also the 5-year anniversary of starting this blog. Read about my travel, blogging & business this month.
3 Days in Prague: The Best Things to See & Do
If you're planning a trip for three days in Prague, here's everything you need to know: where to go, where to stay, what to see and do, and more!
Travel, Blogging, & Business Recap: September 2018
Back by popular demand, here's a recap of my travels, Valerie & Valise blogging work, and business income in September 2018.
I’m Valerie! Welcome to Valerie & Valise, a travel blog focused on weekend+ travel.
I travel the world with my bag (a valise), and I share my stories to help you take advantage of 3-to-10-day trips.
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Learn more about me & this blog
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