About Annie

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Who is Annie?

Writer, researcher, compulsive bargain hunter, gold digger, traveler.

I am the friend who always tells you about great "finds" that you don't have time to discover on your own. 

I love that "eureka!" moment when I discover something, and it exceeds expectations. It can be a product, an idea, a place, a tip, a recipe, a better way of doing something. I call these discoveries, "nuggets". I travel a lot, so I also have many travel nuggets to share.

Sometimes I discover nuggets through word of mouth. Most of the time I find them by doing hours and hours of research that my readers don't have time to do.

When I find a potential nugget, I use it myself. I will only write about something if it still excites me even after the honeymoon period.

Nuggets can be bargains or they can relatively expensive. But no matter how much they cost, they have to exceed expectations in order to be a nugget. A find. A diamond in the rough, so to speak.

I love it when readers share their nuggets with me. I don't write about anything I haven't personally experienced, so please don't be hurt if I don't write about your nugget right away.  

If you enjoying reading about my nuggets, please forward to friends and spread the word.

Annie





Annie's Must Have Travel Gadgets

My name is Annie and I'm a travel addict. 

I love packing for a trip. The whole process takes me a couple of weeks. I love setting out my clothes, picturing myself strolling on the Champs-Élysees in my carefully planned outfit. Since I always travel carry-on only, it is a fun challenge to determine "what makes the cut".

There are certain things that go with me on every trip, no matter where I'm going. They are my "must have" travel gadgets.

These are great gifts for anyone who travels. Hint, hint.

Annie's Guide to Paris

                             


I have visited Paris two to three times a year for twenty years. It is by far my favorite city. I wrote this guide in the hopes that I can help make Paris your favorite city, too. 


I will update the guide frequently as I have new Paris experiences. I suggest you check back here the next time you are going to Paris so that you have the latest information. 


Amicalement,

Annie


Why I Shop at Trader Joe's Before I Travel

You may be surprised to hear that I hit Trader's just before I travel overseas. I love to load up on goodies to take on my trip.

Come with me on my travel haul before my international trip!