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One Year Into Travel Blogging: A Reflection

When I started my blog a year ago, it was after years of debating it. I’d been blogging since I was about 11 or 12 and I’d never been that great at it. My blogs had been those write-what-you-feel type blogs and they ended up being all over the place and of no real consequence to any readers. For a good two years before ITFTS, I actually kept open a fashion blog. I was loyal in updating it every week and the content was ultimately good, and always consistent. I thought it would be helpful and I wanted to be … Continue reading

Comparing 3 Different Genetic Ancestry DNA Services

I guess it’s just human curiosity that propels us to buy DNA tests that tell us where are ancestors are from. After thinking about it for years (because they’re so pricey), I actually decided to brave the cost and get some DNA tests! There’s a saying that goes along the lines of, “the truth is in between both sides” – so that’s why I got 3 DNA tests instead of one.

According to my family, what am I? I have a professional historian for a father and my mother’s family is fairly into history too, so we have a lot … Continue reading

Making a DIY Pushpin Map

I wanted a pushpin map for my office, and even though there are great options out there, I didn’t find quite what I wanted. So I decided to DIY a pushpin map and it actually turned out marvelously! Since pushpin maps can be really expensive, here’s a guide on how to make your own.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• a map
• a frame
• wood stain, paint, or anything you’d like to decorate your frame with
• foam or cork board
• strong glue
• pushpins

Please immediately remove interrupting cats so as to not get fur on your project.

First, get your map … Continue reading