Want to meet more people who love books as much as you do? Here are some easy ways to find bookish friends, discover your local reading community, and actually get involved. Making friends as an adult is already hard….

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I'm Julia - a travel writer, over-packer, list maker, and self-proclaimed Vacation Prepper. I love planning almost as much as I love the actual vacation. Here you'll find detailed travel guides, packing lists, Disney and theme park tips, cruises, festivals, San Diego adventures, international travel, and plenty of themed outfits along the way. My travel style? Pack too much, plan everything, wear the fun outfit, and always leave room for souvenirs. Basically, I overthink the vacation so you don't have to. If you're a fellow Vacation Prepper, you're in the right place! Learn More...

Books ·
Want to meet more people who love books as much as you do? Here are some easy ways to find bookish friends, discover your local reading community, and actually get involved. Making friends as an adult is already hard….

Going to Coachella for the first time? Here’s everything you need to know about planning, packing, camping, outfits, food, the desert, and what to expect once you’re there. So, you’re going to Coachella for the first time?! I’m excited…

Cruising, Disney Cruise Line, In My Suitcase, Pack & Prep, San Diego ·
Come pack and prep with me for our upcoming Disney Halloween Cruise from San Diego! Here’s how I’m planning outfits, packing, researching, and getting cruise-ready before embarkation day. Come Pack & Prep With Me for Our Disney Halloween Cruise Why…

Disneyland Paris, Paris, Theme Parks ·
Looking for something fun to do at Disneyland Paris without a park ticket? We created our own hotel bar crawl, visiting four Disney hotels for cocktails, shopping, and plenty of exploring. Oh, Disneyland Paris. What a trip. I LOVE visiting…

Coachella, Destinations, Palm Springs, Travel Guides ·
Camping at Coachella for the first time? These are the biggest Coachella camping mistakes to avoid, plus what I recommend doing instead after camping at the festival myself. Camping at Coachella is SO much fun! It’s become a huge part…

Books, San Diego, Travel Guides ·
Planning to attend the KPBS San Diego Book Festival? Here’s what to expect, what to bring, parking tips, author panels, book shopping, and everything I learned during my first visit. One of my favorite things about becoming such a big…

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I'm Julia Vaness. I write for theme park enthusiasts and travel lovers. My style leans towards puffy dresses and lots of sequins and glitter. Here you'll find hotel reviews, Disney planning tips and travel essentials. There's nothing I love more than planning the perfect vacation. I'm an overpacker and love to have a theme for everything. So if you love Disney, hotels and cute outfit inspiration - you're in the right place! Follow along on TikTok and Instagram for daily adventures!
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