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Allison || Short Girl Travels @shortgirltravels.bsky.social · 9d

PSA: Please learn from my mistake - do NOT buy a 100+ year old house if you value your sanity (or your bank account). 🏚️

Traveling While Neurodivergent

Allison || Short Girl Travels @shortgirltravels.bsky.social · 15d

Ever get anxious before hitting "publish"? Well, that was this one for me 😅

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My journey to understanding my neurodivergent brain and how it affects the way I travel. Plus some tips to maybe make your own trips easier!

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Allison || Short Girl Travels @shortgirltravels.bsky.social · 15d

I wish! I was just complaining to my husband earlier that it's almost October and still 80 degrees today 😭

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Allison || Short Girl Travels @shortgirltravels.bsky.social · 16d

There really should be some kind of reward for how often I stop myself from telling people they're stupid. 🤐

Allison || Short Girl Travels @shortgirltravels.bsky.social · 18d

Went to Punta Cana for our honeymoon and loved it! ❤️

Grounds for Sculpture || Hamilton Township, NJ

Allison || Short Girl Travels @shortgirltravels.bsky.social · 18d

I'll admit, I was in a bit of a funk when I wrote my Grounds for Sculpture post last year. Just threw a bunch of pictures onto a page and called it a day. 😅🫣

So here is the long overdue update, including sculpture highlights and food and drink options!

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Located just outside of Trenton, Grounds for Sculpture is an outdoor museum, sculpture park, and arboretum all in one!

Bars Around the World || Short Girl Favorites

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Allison || Short Girl Travels @shortgirltravels.bsky.social · 18d

When I picked the topic for this Friday's new blog post, traveling with audhd, I didn't expect it to be quite so relevant to current events...

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Allison || Short Girl Travels @shortgirltravels.bsky.social · 22d

Grabbing a drink is one of my favorite ways to unwind after a long travel day...and apologize to my feet for the 20,000+ steps we walked.😅 After a whole lot of thought, these are my top 9 favorite bars I've visited around the world - so far!

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9 of my favorite wine bars, distilleries, pubs, and cocktail bars that stand out from my travels around the world!

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Allison || Short Girl Travels @shortgirltravels.bsky.social · 24d

Do I enjoy heights? Not in the slightest. But the views from the top of CN Tower were worth it 🫶

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Inside of the Top of CN Tower in Toronto, Canada

View of Toronto from the Top of CN Tower

Things to Do in West Chester, Pennsylvania

Allison || Short Girl Travels @shortgirltravels.bsky.social · 29d

I've been doing a lot of day trips lately, and most recently spent a few hours exploring West Chester!

This bustling small town is a little less than an hour west of Philly and has a lot more to do than I expected!

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This classic college town makes for a great day trip from Philadelphia! Food, drink, and activity ideas for a short visit to West Chester, PA.

Where to Eat & Drink in Philadelphia || ShortGirl Favorites

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Allison || Short Girl Travels @shortgirltravels.bsky.social · Sep 9

With the news that the Michelin Guide is finally debuting in Philadelphia this fall, I thought it'd be a good time to update my favorite spots to grab a drink or a bite to eat in Philly! 🍝🥨🍦

What Philly restaurants do you think will get a Michelin Star?

#phillyeats #foodie #TravelBloggersCommunity

My favorite spots for a quick bite, cocktails, or a special occasion in Philadelphia. Some places you may not see on other "best of" lists!

a man wearing a green shirt and a black jacket says go birds

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Allison || Short Girl Travels @shortgirltravels.bsky.social · Sep 4

It's gamedayyyyy! 🏈💚

#PhiladelphiaEagles #FlyEaglesFly #GoBirds

Alt: Mac from It's Always Sunny saying "Go Birds"

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Will Travel for Coffee: Syracuse, New York

Allison || Short Girl Travels @shortgirltravels.bsky.social · Aug 29

If only I could handle unlimited amounts of caffeine ☕, then I'd be a happy camper (and maybe also wine 🍷).

New on the blog 💻 - a rundown of the coffee shops I visited during a recent trip back to Syracuse, New York!

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A running list of all the different coffee shops I've visited so far in the "Salt City" - aka Syracuse, New York!

Allison || Short Girl Travels @shortgirltravels.bsky.social · Aug 28

Amtrak's NextGen Acela trains debuted on the Northeast Corridor today!

My husband, a self-proclaimed train nerd and Electrical Engineer with Amtrak, got to ride on an employee-only test run a few weeks back 🚄

Hoping to take my turn soon!

#travel #traintravel

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Allison || Short Girl Travels @shortgirltravels.bsky.social · Aug 27

The weather over the last week or so has felt more like May/June than late August, and I don't hate it. 🌤️

Visiting Valley Forge National Historical Park

Allison || Short Girl Travels @shortgirltravels.bsky.social · Aug 22

While I'm not a huge American history enthusiast, a visit to Valley Forge had been on my to-do list for a while. Located just 45 minutes outside of Philly, this 3,500 acre National Historical Park is actually pretty great for both history and nature lovers alike! #travel #TravelBloggersCommunity

Located in King of Prussia, PA, Valley Forge is a 3,500 acre National Park featuring meadows, trails, and Revolutionary War monuments.

5 Days in Busan, South Korea || Things to Do & Where to Stay

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Allison || Short Girl Travels @shortgirltravels.bsky.social · Aug 21

Today's #throwbackthursday has me reminiscing about Greece! The Acropolis Museum in particular, which was easily one of my favorite stops during my trip to Athens. 😍

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Entrance to the Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece

Some of the Caryatid statues inside the Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece

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Allison || Short Girl Travels @shortgirltravels.bsky.social · Aug 5

Busan, South Korea's 2nd largest city, is known for it's beaches, Buddhist temples, and beautiful views of nature - and if you're like me, maybe also a train full of zombies.

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A variety of sightseeing ideas, great day trips, and where to stay during your visit to Busan, South Korea!

a woman is sitting in the driver 's seat of a car smiling

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Allison || Short Girl Travels @shortgirltravels.bsky.social · Jul 30

I HATE driving and would be happy to never get behind the wheel ever again. Yet here I am hyping myself up to drive 9 hours round-trip this weekend...solo.

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ALT: a woman is sitting in the driver 's seat of a car smiling

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How to Spend 2 Days on Jeju Island in South Korea

Allison || Short Girl Travels @shortgirltravels.bsky.social · Jul 25

New post!😊 Jeju Island is a top vacation destination in South Korea - popular with Koreans and international tourists alike! This volcanic island off the southern coast is known for its beaches, natural landscapes, and UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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A guide with itinerary ideas, restaurant recommendations, and where to stay when visiting Jeju Island in South Korea!

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Allison || Short Girl Travels @shortgirltravels.bsky.social · Jul 23

That'd be super helpful, thanks!

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Allison || Short Girl Travels @shortgirltravels.bsky.social · Jul 18

Right now my newsletter is just weekly new post e-mails, which don't seem to get a much traction.

If you have an effective newsletter: what do you include in it and how often do you send them out? Trying to decide if expanding is worth it. Would love any advice/input! #TravelBloggersCommunity

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Allison || Short Girl Travels @shortgirltravels.bsky.social · Jul 15

We visited Valley Forge for the first time this weekend and I didn't realize just how MASSIVE it is - around 3,500 acres. We drove the 10-mile Encampment Tour loop, but next time I'm hoping to rent a bike or maybe hike some of the trails!

#travel #traveltuesday #travelphotography #pennsylvania

A cannon at Valley Forge National Park in Pennsylvania.

Muhlenberg Brigade encampment at Valley Forge National Park in Pennsylvania.

National Memorial Arch at Valley Forge National Park in Pennsylvania.

Washington's Headquarters at Valley Forge National Park in Pennsylvania.

Things to See & Do in Seoul, South Korea as a First Timer

Allison || Short Girl Travels @shortgirltravels.bsky.social · Jul 11

New Post!! My mom recently got back from a trip to South Korea that I'm SUPER jealous I wasn't able to join. So I picked through her brain (and photos) to put together a list of places in Seoul that I'm hoping to visit in the near future!

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Whether you're interested in history, nature, street food, or amazing views, there are so many amazing things to do during a visit to Seoul!