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10/31/2020

Happy Halloween 🎃⁣⁣
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Today is a great day to make your way over to a vineyard to enjoy an outdoor wine tasting! Several vineyards and tasting rooms are offering wine and candy pairing experiences this weekend!⁣⁣
Be sure to check them out?⁣⁣
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Staying indoors? Well give this wine and candy pairing a try:⁣⁣
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Candy Corn and Godello (a food friendly wine from Valdeorras, Spain)⁣⁣
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Although it seems to be an uncanny pairing, but the fresh and crisp taste of the Godello balances out the cloying sweetness of the candy corn. ⁣⁣
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For those who despise candy corn, this pairing actually makes the candy corn tolerable!⁣ Remember to take a sip first, then taste the candy, and then take another sip.
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10/04/2020

Join us in unity, as we lift the numerous wineries impacted by the wildfires in California. Some may not be able to return, others may not be able to rebuild just yet, but we're supporting them all in whatever they decide is best for their tomorrow. ⁣⁣
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We do hope to see you rise again, family. ⁣⁣
Like the Pheonix, we do hope you rise.

08/17/2020

🍷🍷We're always so grateful for all of our clients, but especially for those who recently purchased candles.⁣⁣⁣
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Why? Well because, thanks to them, we were able to make a donation to the NAACP's Defense Fund, last month!⁣⁣⁣
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So thank you to everyone who purchased a candle in June & July— you've helped make a positive impact on the world around us!⁣⁣⁣
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If you have a candle, tell us in the comments which scent is your favorite!⁣⁣⁣
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Link in bio to order your candles!⁣
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08/06/2020

🥂It's storytime! ⁣
Do you mind if we take a trip down memory lane? We didn't think so 😉⁣
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The year is 2015 and our founder, Racquel, is in Waiheke Island, New Zealand. She was on a work trip to Auckland, NZ, and decided to take a wine and biking tour one day. ⁣
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Well, if it's one thing that we all know, it's that when you take that kind of trip, drinking becomes your best bud. ⁣
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And remember, Racquel is in New Zealand which is naturally of a higher the altitude — and as the story goes, the higher the altitude, the better the wine. ⁣
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We feel like this is the part of the caption where you're expecting us to tell you how Racquel ended up chocolate wasted and accidentally purchased 100 bottles of wine. ⁣
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Not so much, haha! ⁣
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From climbing the hills with the bike to get to each winery, her legs were beyond sore, the biking killed her buzz, and she obviously didn't bring any cases of wine back on the bike. ⁣
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Though, as you can see, the views were spectacular, the wine stewards were passionate + friendly, and made her feel welcomed at every turn! ⁣
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To top it off — here's a little known fact: Waiheke makes a great Shiraz, and Shiraz is known for growing in areas with gorgeous views, like this. ⁣
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Your turn! Have any of you ever explored wineries outside of the US? Tell us about it! Where did you go and what was your experience? ⁣
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@ Mudbrick Vineyard & Restaurant

08/05/2020

to all of the women who are crushing it (lol) in the vineyards all year!
From pruning and training the vines to making key farming decisions to cultivate quality grapes and in turn, quality wine, we salute you and everything that you do!

For wine countries in the U.S. and most of the northern hemisphere, August is the official start of Harvest! If you live near a vineyard, you can volunteer to participate in harvesting the grapes.

Some wineries even have fun harvest activities such as grape stomping and drinking unreleased wines!

It's a great way to spend some time outdoors. Check out some of the harvest activities near you!

08/04/2020

Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast is the wine of choice tonight in honor of and ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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This oaked Chardonnay was rated 90 points by Wine Enthusiast! It's crisp, fruity, and can pair well with your popcorn 🍿.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Or make a cocktail with it 🍹👀:⁣⁣⁣⁣
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2 ozs Corner 103 Chardonnay⁣⁣⁣⁣
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1/2 oz Fresh Pineapple Juice⁣⁣⁣⁣
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07/31/2020

Vintners make A LOT of decisions after the grapes are brought in from the vineyard.⁣
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Do they want to add additional sugar (raise the brix) of the unfermented grape must to increase the alcohol content? This is called chapitalization⁣
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Do they want to ferment the wine in steel tanks? Oak barrels? If oaked, American oak? French oak? New oak barrels or user oak barrels?⁣
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How long do they want to age it for?⁣
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And soo many other decisions that will impact the resulting wine. ⁣
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These are all great questions to ask the winemaker or the wine stewards on your vineyard tours.⁣
It's also beneficial to learn these things about your favorite wines so you can find other wines that were made in a similar style.⁣
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We will have the opportunity to learn all of these things and more as we sip our way through Napa and Sonoma next year!⁣
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Today is the last day to book your spot with early bird pricing! Hurry, we are running out of spots!⁣
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Link in bio to book!⁣
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07/27/2020

🍷We're heading to the Disneyland of Wine Lovers!

Yes, we're going to Napa & Sonoma! With guided tours to famous wineries, Michelin star restaurants, and relaxing accommodations at a boutique hotel in downtown Napa, this trip is worth every penny. And after going through 2020, you deserve it!

We'll be living in pure bliss from April 8-11, 2021 — but the last day for the early bird pricing is July 31st.

Be sure to secure your space today!

07/26/2020

Investing in yourself will be worth every penny. Always. ⁣⁣
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See you all in Napa! Pricing goes up on August 1st!⁣⁣
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07/17/2020

There's nothing like the aromatic smell of elegant and luscious merlot flowing through your house. ⁣⁣
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Have you ordered your candles yet? Stop delaying and treat yourself! Check the link in our bio to view our other scents, such as "Champagne Life".
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07/15/2020

🥂There are a lot of new followers here, so we wanted to say Welcome!⁣⁣
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And of course, we'd love for you to meet Racquel Valbrun, the brains behind the wine travel agency Passport2Pinot. ⁣⁣
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Racquel is a wine educator, 1/3 of the , and is the event curator responsible for bringing events like last summer's wine yacht party, Wine Fête, to the Atlanta area.⁣
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She also is a travel agent and found a way to combine her love for travel and wine through !
Her favorite wine regions are currently Tuscany because of the hospitality, delicious cuisine, and Chianti, followed by Stellonbosch for the pinotage and chenin blanc.⁣⁣
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If you're new to the page, feel free to ask any questions in the comments — she's responding directly to you guys!⁣⁣
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Oh, and make sure to make plans to go winery hopping with us in Napa next year! We have to warn you, space is limited, to keep this intimate, so be sure to register today! Early bird pricing ends July 31st!⁣⁣
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Click the link in our bio for trip details!⁣⁣
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07/10/2020

Although the days seem to be running together, we should still raise a glass to the weekend!! ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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What are your weekend plans? Any outdoor picnics? Wine on the back deck?⁣⁣⁣⁣
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If you're spending time in the sun with a bottle (or three 😎) of wine, be sure to pack a wine chiller or an ice pack to keep the wine cool. Wine starts to cook at around 80 degrees, so be sure to protect the wine you paid for!⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Cheers to having fun in the sun this weekend!!⁣⁣
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07/01/2020

Today's the day! Our Napa & Sonoma 2021 trip details are now available!!!⁣⁣

- Tour famous wineries in Napa & Sonoma, including black owned wineries

- Accommodations at a 4 star boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Napa

- Sommelier guided wine & food pairing experiences

-Indulge in cuisine from Michelin rated restaurants

- Be a mixologist for a day at our Champagne cocktail making class
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Click the link in our bio to secure your spot on our wine weekend trip to Napa!!⁣⁣
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Check it out and register today!⁣⁣
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06/23/2020

We are less than a week away from releasing our 2021 Napa Valley trip details!⁣
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Once they're live, you'll be able to lock-in your spot and begin daydreaming about our time in the Napa sun. ⁣
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If you're ready to secure your spot, drop a wine glass emoji in the comments!⁣
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Sidenote: This is a co-ed trip! Both Men and women are welcome to join us! Couples, besties, solo travelers are encouraged to come!!⁣
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#2021

06/19/2020

Passport2pinot partnered with our favorite black female-owned candle company .co to put your favorite wine scents into a candle!!!!⁣ ⁣⁣
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From summer sangrias to merlot, we've got your favorite aromas covered! ⁣⁣⁣
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50% of all proceeds will be donated to defense funds including the NAACP defense fund to help defend those who were wrongfully incarcerated.⁣⁣⁣
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Place your order using the link in our bio.

06/03/2020

Let's take a virtual tour and fall in love with the Vines of Paraduxx, shared with us by our Champagne Cru member and Winederlust of the Week Talya Parker ! ⁣
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Want us to share your experience from vineyard tours and stays? Then post your pics! Be sure to tag us and use the hashtag: , so we can see it!⁣
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05/29/2020

We can't wait for our 2021 trip to ! ⁣⁣
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What are some of the wineries that you would say we have to add to the list? ⁣⁣
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05/23/2020

05/21/2020

It's !! Any Chardonnay lovers? Do you like them buttery and "oaky"? Or do you prefer a crisp Chardonnay? ⁣⁣
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Well we have a Chardonnay suggestion to satisfy both preferences! Check out Lloyd Davis' Corner 103 Chardonnay from Sonoma Carneros. It has a great balance of the creamy Chardonnay and the crisp acidity. ⁣⁣
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Also if you're looking for an elegant wine experience in Sonoma, then head over to Lloyd Davis', Corner 103! He also makes a Blanc de Blanc sparkling wine!! ⁣⁣
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You can experience their tasting room, available by appointment only — or join them for an educational wine and food pairing. Want to encounter something a little more simplistic? Then request a general tasting, to enjoy your favorites. Swipe to get a glimpse of the experience!⁣⁣
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05/20/2020

We love our followers, now known as !! ⁣⁣
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Today on we are featuring our Winederlusts of the week Courtney and Willie!! This beautiful couple took a trip to in North Georgia !!⁣⁣
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Send us your photos! We will feature one of you each week!!⁣⁣
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05/19/2020

🥂What's more epic than making champagne as an ode to the ones we love? ⁣⁣
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This is why today we're raising a glass to Marie-Inés Romelle, who took her passion for champagne and launched it into a vineyard paying homage to her parents — her mother Marie and her late father Césaire, thus creating Marie Césaire champagne. ⁣⁣
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Marie hails from the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe and is the first Afro-Caribbean female with a Champagne brand. She studied Champagne's three primary grapes (pinot noir, pinot meunier and chardonnay) and created a unique champagne with a tropical twist.⁣⁣
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The vineyard is situated in Ecueil, one of the best paces on the hills known as the Mountain of Reims in France.
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Marie Cesaire shipping to the U.S. is available by going to the website and contacting their international sales manager, Sylvie Smith.⁣⁣
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Visit http://marie-cesaire.com/site/ ⁣⁣
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05/15/2020

2021, will be our year! Claiming it!⁣⁣
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We're traveling together, making memories, and sipping some of the best wines while we do it. ⁣⁣
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Don't worry, we're sharing the new details soon (after we share them with the ChampagneCru). Stay tuned! ⁣⁣
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05/01/2020

And we're trying a delicious red wine and lasagna pairing tonight, with Racquel! This is PERFECT for those who are new to drinking drier red wines. See you all at 8 pm EST. 🍽🍷⁣⁣
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Afterwards, we are gonna pamper ourselves and just chill 🧖🏽‍♀️💅🏾⁣⁣
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04/28/2020

🍾We heard you loud and clear! 🍾⁣
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Join Racquel this week, as she goes live to do a food and wine pairing!⁣
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What's the pairing? Red wine & Lasagna!!⁣
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So bring a bottle of red wine, preferably an Italian red (think Chianti/Sangiovese) and join us for dinner & wine on Friday night at 8pm!! 🍝🍷⁣
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If you have wine from the , bring Li Per Té.⁣
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04/17/2020

🍷For wine lovers, staying in can be a little difficult when you're running low on your favorite(s). ⁣⁣
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But did you know you have wine delivery options? ⁣⁣
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Oh yes, they'll bring it right to your door!⁣⁣
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You can check out our ultimate favorites from . They're offering free shipping this month!⁣⁣
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We even asked Racquel to hop in and list some of her favorites in the comments!🍷⁣⁣
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04/15/2020

🥂With everything going on, we're looking forward to outside reopening and going on our next bubbly adventure, in 2021. ⁣
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Cheers to staying healthy and normalcy returning! 🍾⁣
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03/26/2020

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Meet Marvina Robinson — the trailblazer who's living that “Champagne life!” ⁣
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Robinson is the owner of Stuyvesant Champagne, affectionately named after her Bed-Stuy roots, where she grew her passion for bubbly. ⁣
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Using her love for French champagne as her inspiration, the former finance professional decided to bet on herself, took a leap of faith, and embarked on a journey to create her very own line of champagne. ⁣She partnered with a Vineyard in the Marne Valley (Champagne Region of France) to create what is known today as Stuyvesant Champagne.
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Cheers to this Bubble Queen! You can order some of her delicious Champagne on her website StuyvesantChampagne.com⁣
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03/21/2020

Cheers to the weekend! Which bottle are you all cracking open for the weekend for...what're they calling it? ?⁣⁣
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Side Note: this was such a great day! A little tipsy so the smile doesn't quite match the level of joy, lol.⁣⁣
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03/01/2020

Our Getaway is almost coming to an end !! Everyone is having a blast!⁣
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Who wants to join us for our next trip?⁣
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Comment below the wine regions you're interested in!⁣
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02/25/2020

Many wine enthusiasts find a way to bring a great bottle into any situation.⁣⁣
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Out of curiosity, what is your go-to wine for a dinner party or intimate gathering?⁣⁣
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🍷Happy Saturday!⁣ ⁣ COVID-19 has impacted our initial plans for 2021, but no worries, Racquel has adjusted — and we're heading to Napa Valley and Sonoma instead! ⁣ ⁣ Check out our teaser video 😉⁣ ⁣ To get you all up to speed, we're sharing a few little known facts about wine country and how you could stay up-to-date for more details. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Stay tuned!⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Our trip to the Champagne Region (France) will be postponed until fall 2021.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #TheMoreYouKnow #Passport2Pinot #blackgirlstravel #NapaValley #sonoma #solotraveler #WineCountry #girlstrip #ladiestrip #iwantotraveltheworld #iwanttotravel #travelmore #travelgram #instatravel #lovetravel #sheisnotlost #travelblogger #lovetravel #travelblog #letsgosomewhere #momswhotravel