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Continue reading →: Solo Travel Diaries: On ‘Going to the Desert’Yesterday, I was sitting with a coworker and explained to her that I felt like it was time to “get back into the desert.” She looked at me like I was crazy and asked what, exactly, I meant. I meant that I had the “itch” again, the sense that I…
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Continue reading →: Tips for Budget-Friendly Road Trips: How to Plan Cheap Road Trip VacationsPlanning an inexpensive road trip doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you’re dreaming of a cross-country road trip on a budget or looking for affordable traveling out west, these tips will help you save money and maximize your adventure. Plan Ahead for Budget Road Trip Success Don’t get caught booking…
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Continue reading →: 5 Life-Changing Travel Memoirs That Will Fuel Your WanderlustDisclaimer: When you purchase through links on this page, we may earn an affiliate commission. When wanderlust strikes but vacation days are scarce, I find myself turning to travel memoirs to escape the confines of everyday life. These literary journeys transport me to distant landscapes and unfamiliar cultures, all from…
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Continue reading →: An Examined Life: On Living Up to Who We AreI’ve been feeling lost lately in a way that feels impossible to describe but universal in experience. Day-to-day, I am content. I’m training to run a marathon, I laugh deeply at dinners with friends, I accept the circumstances of my life with gratitude, and some nights on the walk home…
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Continue reading →: Budget Travel Wardrobe: Top 5 Sites for Affordable Brand Name Clothing and Travel EssentialsIf you’re anything like me, you want to look stylish and have cool gear when you travel. The world is not about comparison, but yes, I do want to look just as good, if not better, than the hiker next to me. And I certainly don’t want to be caught…
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Continue reading →: My Favorite National Parks: A Personal Journey Through America’s Natural WondersThere’s something magical about standing in a landscape so vast and untouched that it makes you feel simultaneously insignificant and deeply connected to the earth. The National Parks in the United States offer these transcendent experiences in abundance, and I’ve been fortunate enough to explore some of the most breathtaking…
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Continue reading →: How My 5-Minute Morning Journaling Practice Eliminates Negative Thoughts and Sets Me Up for SuccessDisclaimer: When you purchase through links on this page, we may earn an affiliate commission. In my previous post, I detailed the incredibly positive effects I’ve seen since starting a daily routine that cuts out cell phone usage. Part of my new morning routine also includes a five minute journal…
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Continue reading →: Nobody Really Knows What They’re Doing: Finding Joy in Creating Your Own Life PathLately, I’ve started to realize that I don’t really think anyone actually knows what they’re doing. I’ve had inklings for a while, but after a recent breakup, and subsequent analysis of every choice I’ve ever made, good or bad, to lead me here, I’ve come to the conclusion that I…
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Continue reading →: Finding Yourself Through Authentic Choices: My (Ongoing) Journey of Self-DiscoveryWhen I look back over the course of my twenties, if I’m honest with myself, I’ll admit that most of the choices I made were based on how I thought you were supposed to live life. I went to college because that’s what my family, my friends, and everyone in…
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Continue reading →: 8 Must-Have Solo Female Travel Accessories for Safety and ComfortDisclaimer: When you purchase through links on this page, we may earn an affiliate commission. If I’m being completely honest with you, my packing list for a trip with my girlfriends doesn’t vary wildly from my packing list for solo trips, though I am a lot more meticulous about remembering…
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I’m Grace
Welcome to Fat Louie Diaries, my little corner of the internet dedicated to sharing my experiences, learnings, passions, and recs. Here, I invite you to join me on a journey of growth, evolution, and joy. Let’s get started!
