Aleta Trigg

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My last day in Paris I did my favorite activity in

Day #8. Our last full day. We dressed up in sequin

Day #8. Our last full day. We dressed up in sequins and had a proper Sunday brunch. This was our last scheduled event so we had the rest of the afternoon free to roam the city.

Day #7. Versailles Gardens. We rented a golf cart

Day #7. Versailles Gardens. We rented a golf cart to drive around the garden. It’s massive. The last time I was here was several years ago in December. It was foggy and not a lot of green. It’s still on the list to see it in full bloom. We had lunch at Angelina’s inside the palace. Very touristy but one of my favorites to do while here.

Day #7. A trip to Versailles. Entrance & Palace. T

Day #7. A trip to Versailles. Entrance & Palace. The only word to describe it is opulent.

Day #6. Part II. Enjoying the offerings at Montpar

Day #6. Part II. Enjoying the offerings at Montparnasse Tower.

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A stroll down Avenue des Champs-Élysées is a mus

A stroll down Avenue des Champs-Élysées is a must.

Day #6. Part I. Today we climb the Arc De Triomphe

Day #6. Part I. Today we climb the Arc De Triomphe.

Day #5. Today was a food tour highlighting the sma

Day #5. Today was a food tour highlighting the small and local businesses in the Le Marais neighborhood of Paris. Our tour guide Arturo was the best. We got interesting history lessons along with great knowledge and presentation of the foods we sampled. We always do a food tour in every city we can and this one was one of the best.

Day #4. Disneyland Paris. It wasn’t on my bucket

Day #4. Disneyland Paris. It wasn’t on my bucket list but I had fun. I hadn’t been to any Disney since I was a teenager. I didn’t stay long and let them have a family day. I saw the Main Street Parade, ate some Mickey treats and bought a boatload of souvenirs. Then I headed back to the city centre to shop.

Day #3. A tour of the Eiffel Tower. An obligatory

Day #3. A tour of the Eiffel Tower. An obligatory visit for first timers. Also the first time I went it was foggy so I couldn’t see anything from the top of the tower. It was a nice sunny day so we got to experience it all.

Day #2. We had a fabulous time on the @blackparist

Day #2. We had a fabulous time on the @blackparistours . The tour focuses on the history of Black Americans, West Indies, African, and Black French contributions and connections to Paris history and culture. There’s also a good amount of general Paris information and side visits for treats and monuments. We opted for the full day which includes a late lunch at a Senegalese restaurant and ending with shopping in the Little Africa neighborhood.

Right off the plane into the fun. It’s been a fe

Right off the plane into the fun. It’s been a few years and I’m so elated to be back. The joy I feel here is unmatched. Paris is forever my #1.

Off on another adventure. Headed to my favorite pl

Off on another adventure. Headed to my favorite place on earth. IFKYK. 🤸🏾‍♀️

Happy Birthday to me. 🎉 This is what 59 looks l

Happy Birthday to me. 🎉 This is what 59 looks like. Hey Now.

Fruit picking. So close but we’d never done it b

Fruit picking. So close but we’d never done it before. Hopefully we’ll get back before the season ends.

Cruise Highlights #2

Cruise Highlights #1

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50statesand7continents

The story of why Bora Bora? Buckle up. It’s a

The story of why Bora Bora?

Buckle up. It’s a long one.

A while back, long before I started my international travels I was sitting at the airport bar waiting to board my plane. My friend and I struck up a conversation with a man sitting next to us. We were discussing our travels. We told him we were going in this trip. I can’t remember, but it was something pedestrian like New Orleans or Las Vegas, cities I have been to over and over again. I just randomly blurted out - oh nowhere exotic like Bora Bora. It was the first thing that popped in my mind when I imagined a dream vacation. He immediately says - oh I’ve been there. It’s gorgeous. You must go. And in that exact moment Bora was added to my bucket list. Now, why did it take so long to finally come to fruition? I don’t have an answer for that, but I will say this is the moment in time that it was supposed to and I’m so happy I get to share this experience with my best friend.

A few highlights of Tahiti.

Enjoying the beaches, people, and vibes of Tahiti.

Enjoying the beaches, people, and vibes of Tahiti.

Our final stop. Geno’s or Pat’s? I have opinio

Our final stop. Geno’s or Pat’s? I have opinions. 😋

Enjoying our last full day in the city.

City of Brotherly Love

We just happened upon Lovettsville. Love when thi

We just happened upon Lovettsville. Love when things happen unplanned. Had a good quick visit.

Aberdeen. I’ve visited them both. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

When I was planning this road trip, I saw Aberdeen

When I was planning this road trip, I saw Aberdeen on the map. I just visited Aberdeen Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 earlier this year. I wondered if they were connected. Sure enough the US city is named after the Scottish city. So naturally it was on the must see list. I love adding these scenarios to my travel list.

Hanging out in Wilmington Delaware. #42 of #50.

Hanging out in Wilmington Delaware. #42 of #50.

Love a good skyline. Pennsylvania. #42 of #50

Love a good skyline. Pennsylvania. #42 of #50

Continuing our quest to see all 50 states. In an e

Continuing our quest to see all 50 states. In an epic 16 hour day we started in Pennsylvania and visited Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. We are both now at 44.

A Bloody Mary just tastes better in New Orleans.

A Bloody Mary just tastes better in New Orleans.

A long weekend in New Orleans and Biloxi. First st

A long weekend in New Orleans and Biloxi. First stop a city tour with my bestie. It’s her first visit to Louisiana so I always take the newbies on a tour. It’s the best way to see the highlights, learn a little history and then scope out what you want to see more of.

We had a nice extended weekend. New Orleans to Bil

We had a nice extended weekend. New Orleans to Biloxi and back. My annual trip to Biloxi. New Orleans is my favorite US. Love coming here and happy I got to show her around.

🇹🇷 was by far my favorite country of the tri

🇹🇷 was by far my favorite country of the trip.

Day 2 in Rome. Vatican Tour.

My second time in Rome. This trip was so different

My second time in Rome. This trip was so different (in a good way) from my last visit. Missed the Trevi Fountain last time. So glad I finally got to experience it.

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