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    Outer Banks, NC Travel Guide

    Every time I think of the Outer Banks, I hear John B say “The Outer Banks…” and it brings back summer memories here. The Outer Banks, also known as OBX on many car bumper stickers, are a thin, 200-mile long…

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    Charlotte, NC Travel Guide

    Your guide to Charlotte, NC: The best places to stay, eat, and drink. Plus, how to get around, what to do, and when to visit.

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    DC Cherry Blossoms 2021 Guide

    The Best Places to See the DC Cherry Blossoms Peak bloom occurred on March 28th this year, but the cherry blossoms can still be seen! Every blossom grows at a different rate, and officials define peak bloom as the day…

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    About Esprit Mondaine

    Esprit Mondaine (read: és-pree mon-dèn) translates from French to “worldly spirit.” Specifically, the spirit of a woman of the world. She’s sophisticated and belongs to fashionable society. Completely opposite of mundane, she’s interesting, cheeky, informed, chic, resilient, cultured, active, confident,…

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    What to Eat and Drink for Saint Patrick’s Day

    Here you'll find 8 traditional Irish recipes for food and drinks to make on Saint Patrick's Day, free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar. Inspired by my trip to Dublin for Saint Patrick's Day.

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    Women

    What To Do on International Women’s Day in 2021

    Every year something magical happens on March 8: we unite to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women across the globe and across the span of time. In recent years, major cities have held parades, rallies, demonstrations,…