Author: Alexis Thompson
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The SushiGo Vibe in Downtown Greenville
My husband and I love finding “hole in the wall” restaurants that most people aren’t familiar with. The ones that scream authenticity and serve a genuine love for their patrons and the foods they cook. We almost missed SushiGo on our first walk down Main Street in Greenville because it…
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The Cancun Resort Best for Quiet, Westernized Travelers
This resort sits on the prestigious north end of Cancuns most exclusive beach. It offers incredible views across the bay to Isla Mujeres and much gentler waters/waves than other resorts. If you’re looking for the ultimate relaxation location for you and your family, the Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun…
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The Cancun Resort For The Classy But Hip Traveler
This relaxing Mexican Resort is adult only. As someone without kids, this is kind of amazing and worth noting first and foremost. When the kids are away, this is a great place for mom and dad to play (or, you know, the non-kid friends like me.) The Live Aqua Cancun…
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The Cancun Resort for Families on a Budget
As the first All-Inclusive resort in the Fiesta family, this place knows how to do it right. The stress of planning where to eat, where to play, what to do, is pretty much taken care of. Every resort in Cancun offers something special, the Fiesta Americana Condesa is no different.…
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“Walking Dead” Stars Open Restaurant in Downtown Greenville
What do a special effects/makeup artist and an actor from the AMC show “The Walking Dead” have in common? They both agree -special moments are created while enjoying a great meal with family and friends. Norman Reedus (or Daryl Dixon, as we may know him) and Greg Nicotero (partial makeup/effects,…
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Southern Roots BBQ Reunion in the Upstate
When I moved to South Carolina, I wasn’t sure how I would adapt. The weather was hot and sticky. The bugs were huge. Hurricanes existed. But there was one thing that made everything seem better. Barbecue. Specifically, deep-south, authentic, homemade BBQ. And everything that comes with it. It’s not just…
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Why Ski Snowriver in Michigan’s U.P.
The 2024 winter season in the midwest has been weird. To say the least. With record-low snowfalls, even my hometown of Duluth, Minnesota -which is 2ish hours from Canada- had a brown Christmas, brown January, and fairly brown February. When I booked a flight home to visit my parents, visions…
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3 Steps to Actually Relax on Vacation
How often have you arrived back from an amazing vacation and said “I need a vacation from my vacation?” I am notorious for this. The excitement and hype of getting there puts me on edge, in a good way, but once there, the to-do list of what to see, where…
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Advice For a New Traveler
When I was 6, I started traveling around my state to week-long summer camps. When I was 12, my parents put me on a plane to live with a family in Denmark for the summer. When I was 19, I did a semester abroad living with a non-English speaking family…
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Travel Changes In 2024
The freedom of travel is back in full swing. In fact, it’s BEEN back since the beginning of 2023. Dare I say, 2022 even. But this year is going to look a little different. People are still working remotely across the planet. We are recognizing as humans that the world…
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What Does Your Skin REALLY Need
The skincare world is a jungle. My most commonly used analogy. There are so many options. From different brands to different ingredients. All claiming to be wonder drugs. We seek guidance but aren’t sure who to trust. We make dermatology appointments and wait months to hear “use this steroid and…
Class and Sunshie 