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Definition of Zeal and What It Means to Live With Zeal

On March 16, 2019October 31, 2025 By JaymeIn Adventure, Faith, Inspiration4 Comments

Read both the dictionary definition and my personal definition of the word "zeal," and why I choose to live with zeal.

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Top 5 Unique Reasons to Visit Brussels, Belgium

On March 9, 2019February 26, 2025 By JaymeIn Food, International travel, Reviews + Recaps, Travel, Travel Tips2 Comments

Brussels surprised me, in a good way! Read about my favorite things about Brussels.

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Single Girl Leaves Love Locks in Paris

On February 26, 2019October 31, 2025 By JaymeIn Faith, International travel, Solo Travel, Travel5 Comments

Why did I leave two love locks in Paris when I was single? Let me tell you...

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What Does It Mean to Be Prudent — and Can Prudence and Fearlessness Coexist?

On February 19, 2019October 31, 2025 By JaymeIn Adventure, Faith, Inspiration, Solo Travel, Thrill Seeking, TravelLeave a comment

Can you be fearless and act with knowledge at the same time? Yes, I believe you can.

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My Favorite Travel Bloopers

On February 12, 2019February 26, 2025 By JaymeIn International travel, Reviews + Recaps, Solo Travel, TravelLeave a comment

Funny travel stories aren't always funny in the moment, but I like to laugh at myself. Read some of my best bloopers.

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How to Stop Living for Your Next Vacation

On February 6, 2019October 31, 2025 By JaymeIn Faith, Inspiration, TravelLeave a comment

It's easy to get excited about a trip and want to skip to the good part. But we still have to live all the days in between.

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Tips to Create a Travel Itinerary for One Week in Europe

On January 29, 2019February 26, 2025 By JaymeIn Adventure, International travel, Solo Travel, Travel, Travel TipsLeave a comment

After visiting multiple countries in one trip multiple times, here are some of my best tips for trip planning and travel booking.

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Best Reasons to Visit European Christmas Markets

On January 26, 2019February 26, 2025 By JaymeIn International travel, Reviews + Recaps, Travel, Travel Tips4 Comments

Yes, European Christmas Markets are worth the hype. Here's why!

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Funny Travel Stories

On January 18, 2019February 26, 2025 By JaymeIn Adventure, International travel, Reviews + Recaps, Solo Travel, Travel3 Comments

Travel is often not what you expect, and it helps to be able to laugh at yourself. Read my silly travel stories.

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Why I (Mostly) Travel Solo

On January 14, 2019February 26, 2025 By JaymeIn Adventure, Solo Travel, Travel6 Comments

Top reasons why I used to travel solo when I was single.

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