This morning we noticed that a mini pumpkin had grown on our pumpkin vine in the backyard. Though is was adorable, it wasn’t going to do much for decorating the house, so we took advantage of the gorgeous, chilly fall weather and decided to go in search of a few pumpkins for the season.

After a quick Google search I found that Eudora Farms, a family-owned farm in Salley, SC, had recently opened their doors to the public after three decades of private use and were holding a fall festival each weekend in October.

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At the beginning of every new year I try to create a list of things I want to accomplish, milestones I want to complete, and places I want to visit.

I usually wait until I get to a destination before sharing with y’all, but I felt like it may be fun to share a few of my travel dreams with you too. At the moment I only have a two trips scheduled for 2020: Palm Beach (where I am now) + NYC (where I’ll head this weekend).

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The island of Cuba has a lot more to offer than just Havana. We knew we really wanted to travel outside of the city to see what life was like, but choosing another place became a bit challenging when we realized we could only take a day trip.

If you ask locals, Trinidad is really worth traveling to. They say its a charming city with gorgeous, colorful buildings and a lively restaurant scene.

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There aren’t very many good reasons to be up and about before the first ray of sunlight has even broken through darkness. Unless, of course, you’ve rolled out of bed to experience Napa Valley from its best angle. In that case, you’ve found more than just a good reason–you’ve found a great one!

Nestled in the heart of Yountville you’ll find the launch site of Napa Valley Aloft, a family-owned commercial ballooning company that has taken their love and knowledge of hot air balloons and created a uniquely memorable experience for tourists and natives alike.

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I’m always down for a good adventure. So I was surprised that up until this trip I had never taken an airboat tour of  Louisiana’s bayou.  For a little over an hour we explored the bayou’s channels and passages with Airboat Adventures, frequently encountering native wildlife like gators, turtles, snakes, and a variety of birds. Like most tours, the guide kinda sets the mood and is determining factor of  just how great it will be.

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