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Hi, I’m Julia! A San Diego-based travel and theme park creator sharing Disney trips, Coachella camping guides, cruise tips, local favorites, and all my latest bookish adventures.

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How to Make Bookish Friends as an Adult

November 3, 2026

How to Make Bookish Friends as an Adult

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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The Ultimate Coachella Guide for First Timers: Everything You Need to Know

November 2, 2026

The Ultimate Coachella Guide for First Timers: Everything You Need to Know

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…

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Pack & Prep With Me for a Disney Halloween Cruise: How I’m Planning Our San Diego Sailing

October 30, 2026

Pack & Prep With Me for a Disney Halloween Cruise: How I’m Planning Our San Diego Sailing

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…

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Disneyland Paris Hotel Bar Crawl: Drinks at 4 Disney Hotels

October 9, 2026

Disneyland Paris Hotel Bar Crawl: Drinks at 4 Disney Hotels

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…

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