Antonina Pattiz, Author at Embrace Someplace

19 EPIC Things to Do in Washington D.C.

Antonina Pattiz — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 04:11:31 +0000

If you’re looking for the BEST things to do in Washington DC, then you’ve come to the right place because I have some suggestions for you! My husband and I have spent a lot of time in Washington DC on...

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Experiencing Christmas in New York City Like a Local (20 Must-Do Activities)

Antonina Pattiz — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 23:58:43 +0000

There’s something magical about Christmas in New York. Having lived here for six years, I still consider it the best time of year to visit. Whether you’ve seen it in movies or experienced it firsthand, being in New York for...

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Helpful First-Timers Guide to Visiting Paris (+ Fun Things to Do)

Antonina Pattiz — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 21:11:19 +0000

I’ve visited Paris 8 times over the past five years. I though it’d be helpful to round up a list of highlights and the best things to do in Paris, based on an American tourist’s experience. My hope is that...

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20+ Iconic Things to Do in Chicago (Helpful Guide & Tips)

Antonina Pattiz — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Looking for the best things to do in Chicago? You’re in the right place. We’ve heard so many great things about visiting Chicago that we finally decided to put the rave reviews to the test. Last September, we spent an...

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Helpful & Positive Alternatives to “Have a Safe Flight”

Antonina Pattiz — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:20:05 +0000

Every once in a while I find myself thinking about the phrase have a safe flight. Where does the saying come from? Because it often occurs to me how strange it sounds sometimes, especially considering how safe flying is these...

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The Sleeping Beauty Trail is Washington’s Most Underrated Hike (Here’s Photo Proof)

Antonina Pattiz — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:19:30 +0000

This past weekend, Will and I chose to escape to Mt. Adams. The biggest question was deciding which hike to choose during our short escape and we ultimately decided on the Sleeping Beauty Mountain Hike. Sleeping Beauty Mountain came highly...

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17+ BADASS Things to Do in Death Valley National Park (+Video)

Antonina Pattiz — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:17:30 +0000

Are you looking for things to do in Death Valley National Park? Look no further. We spent 14 days climbing sand dunes, hiking canyons and stargazing in Death Valley National Park. We challenged ourselves to see as much as we...

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9+ EPIC Hikes in Redwood National Park (+Video)

Antonina Pattiz — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:15:14 +0000

Are you looking for the best hikes in Redwood National Park? Well, look no further. I’ve visited Redwood National Park more than 15 times and can assure you that hiking is the best way to explore this stunning park. With...

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12 JAW-DROPPING Hikes at Arches National Park

Antonina Pattiz — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:14:21 +0000

My husband and I recently returned from a whirlwind tour of the breathtaking national parks in Utah. One of the most memorable moments from the trip was spending 2+ days in search of the best hikes at Arches National Park....

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10 EPIC Hikes in Death Valley National Park

Antonina Pattiz — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:13:30 +0000

My husband and I spent two weeks in search of the BEST hikes at Death Valley National Park. Wait…what? That’s right, we spent 14 days exploring Death Valley National Park and barely scratched the surface. It’s that big. In an...

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