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When you read a book as a child, it becomes a part

When you read a book as a child, it becomes a part of you in a way that no other reading you will ever do in your whole life does. James Brough’s ‘Margaret: The Tragic Princess’ is one such book for me.

One afternoon, our fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Cobb, tasked us with writing a biographical book report. She allowed us class time in the school library to choose our book. Thumbing through the books, this small, slightly tattered paperback stood out. Maybe it was the title. Maybe it was the beautiful photo of her on the cover. Likely, it was both, but I could not put that book down. In fact, I still have it in my home library today as the school librarian allowed me to buy it at the end of the school year.

Teachers, you are arguably the most important members of our society. Along with my incredible parents, you gave me purpose, you gave me direction and you set me up for success as a happy, productive human.

And, Margaret, you taught me about fashion and four-course lunches. xx Sandy

#travelgirl #kensington #palace #windsor #royalfamily #passportready #traveladdict #traveltheworld #travelblogger #traveling #thesandypapers #travelbook

When we travel to a place, we travel at a certain

When we travel to a place, we travel at a certain time. Traveling to London in 1920 would be very different from a trip in 2020. Places change and, sometimes, they are erased from the map altogether.

Timeless, classic, romantic. London remains an obsession for me. Love you, London.

#travelblogger #thesandypapers #travelawesome #lovelondon #thisislondon #luxurytraveladvisor #toweroflondon #passportready #london #travelgirl

Imagining my best friend sitting in this chair. Ta

Imagining my best friend sitting in this chair.
Talking about the future.
Laughing about the past.
Creating memories that are going to last a lifetime.

Celeste, meet me in Vienna! 🔜🇦🇹

#thesandypapers
#traveladdict
#travelawesome
#dametraveler
#internationalfriendshipday
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#fridayvibes #finland #thoughts #traveling #travel_europe #visithelsinki #lovetravel #traveldeeper #travelbook #helsinki #pastry #traveltheworld #next

Well, that was weird. The last four-ish months ha

Well, that was weird.

The last four-ish months have been soul-crushing. Honeymoons not taken. Graduation trips crushed. Bucket list trips postponed. And the list goes on and on...

But the world is slowly reopening!

And, after a prolonged (and much-needed) Social Media break, I’m excited to get back out there to see what travel is like post-COVID and to share my journey with you. Follow me and, together, we’ll explore exciting destinations like London, Paris, Munich, Budapest — and so much more!

Responsibly, of course.

And guess what? When you get ready to plan your next adventure, me too! xx Sandy

#thesandypapers #travelawesome #traveladdict #travelblogger #traveling #krakow #dametraveler #adventureisoutthere #postcardsfromtheworld #wonderfulplaces #globetrotter #lovetravel #travelphotography #travelinspiration #momentsofmine #travelstories #travelgram #wanderer

NEW BLOG POST ‼️ Standing proudly on the banks

NEW BLOG POST ‼️ Standing proudly on the banks of the Nile River since 1899, you'll find one of the most luxurious and legendary hotels in the world, The Old Cataract in Aswan, Egypt. It also happens to be the very place where Agatha Christie wrote her masterpiece 'Death on the Nile'. Obsessed with Christie since childhood (we even share a birthdate!), I couldn't resist doing a little sleuthing of my own. You're welcome. xx, Sandy, TheSandyPapers.com.
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And that’s a wrap! 📍 4 Continents 📍 21 Cou

And that’s a wrap! 📍 4 Continents
📍 21 Countries
📍 2 Passports (US + EU)
📍 1 Extremely well-loved pair of boots.
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"Specializing in Europe and the Exotics, at The Sandy Papers, we make travel a breeze!" Sandy Nelson, Travel Addict (703) 975-1747

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Symmetry. . . . . #travelphotography #travelling #

Symmetry.
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#travelphotography #travelling #london #lovelondon #shotoftheday #doubledeckerbus #blackcab #thesandypapers #travel #lonelyplanet #natgeoyourshot #travelblogger

#mindthegap #lovelondon #london #adventuretime #tr

#mindthegap #lovelondon #london #adventuretime #travelphotography #traveling #travelblogger #travelagent #travelagents #aroundtheworld #traveladdiction #traveladdict #traveladdicts

When you read a book as a child, it becomes a part

When you read a book as a child, it becomes a part of you in a way that no other reading you will ever do in your whole life does. James Brough’s ‘Margaret: The Tragic Princess’ is one such book for me.

One afternoon, our fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Cobb, tasked us with writing a biographical book report. She allowed us class time in the school library to choose our book. Thumbing through the books, this small, slightly tattered paperback stood out. Maybe it was the title. Maybe it was the beautiful photo of her on the cover. Likely, it was both, but I could not put that book down. In fact, I still have it in my home library today as the school librarian allowed me to buy it at the end of the school year.

Teachers, you are arguably the most important members of our society. Along with my incredible parents, you gave me purpose, you gave me direction and you set me up for success as a happy, productive human.

And, Margaret, you taught me about fashion and four-course lunches. xx Sandy

#travelgirl #kensington #palace #windsor #royalfamily #passportready #traveladdict #traveltheworld #travelblogger #traveling #thesandypapers #travelbook

When we travel to a place, we travel at a certain

When we travel to a place, we travel at a certain time. Traveling to London in 1920 would be very different from a trip in 2020. Places change and, sometimes, they are erased from the map altogether.

Timeless, classic, romantic. London remains an obsession for me. Love you, London.

#travelblogger #thesandypapers #travelawesome #lovelondon #thisislondon #luxurytraveladvisor #toweroflondon #passportready #london #travelgirl

Imagining my best friend sitting in this chair. Ta

Imagining my best friend sitting in this chair.
Talking about the future.
Laughing about the past.
Creating memories that are going to last a lifetime.

Celeste, meet me in Vienna! 🔜🇦🇹

#thesandypapers
#traveladdict
#travelawesome
#dametraveler
#internationalfriendshipday
#brekkie #travelcommunity
#travelblogger #travelgirl
#travelgram
#fridayvibes #finland #thoughts #traveling #travel_europe #visithelsinki #lovetravel #traveldeeper #travelbook #helsinki #pastry #traveltheworld #next

Well, that was weird. The last four-ish months ha

Well, that was weird.

The last four-ish months have been soul-crushing. Honeymoons not taken. Graduation trips crushed. Bucket list trips postponed. And the list goes on and on...

But the world is slowly reopening!

And, after a prolonged (and much-needed) Social Media break, I’m excited to get back out there to see what travel is like post-COVID and to share my journey with you. Follow me and, together, we’ll explore exciting destinations like London, Paris, Munich, Budapest — and so much more!

Responsibly, of course.

And guess what? When you get ready to plan your next adventure, me too! xx Sandy

#thesandypapers #travelawesome #traveladdict #travelblogger #traveling #krakow #dametraveler #adventureisoutthere #postcardsfromtheworld #wonderfulplaces #globetrotter #lovetravel #travelphotography #travelinspiration #momentsofmine #travelstories #travelgram #wanderer

NEW BLOG POST ‼️ Standing proudly on the banks

NEW BLOG POST ‼️ Standing proudly on the banks of the Nile River since 1899, you'll find one of the most luxurious and legendary hotels in the world, The Old Cataract in Aswan, Egypt. It also happens to be the very place where Agatha Christie wrote her masterpiece 'Death on the Nile'. Obsessed with Christie since childhood (we even share a birthdate!), I couldn't resist doing a little sleuthing of my own. You're welcome. xx, Sandy, TheSandyPapers.com.
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And that’s a wrap! 📍 4 Continents 📍 21 Cou

And that’s a wrap! 📍 4 Continents
📍 21 Countries
📍 2 Passports (US + EU)
📍 1 Extremely well-loved pair of boots.
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#thesandypapers #travelawesome #traveladdict #travelblogger #travelplanner #traveller #bossbabe #traveltheworld #traveldiaries #aroundtheworld #adventurer #passportready

And, just like that, the landscape changed. Round

And, just like that, the landscape changed.

Rounding the corner of the Sydney Opera House, my phone rang. Glancing quickly at the screen, I answered. “Yes, Dork.” Jack didn’t miss a beat. “We kind of have an emergency here.” Thinking he needed help with last-minute travel, I asked where he wanted to go. “No, you’re not understanding me. Dad was found unconscious at the farm this morning and is being airlifted to Tyler...” Certainly we finished our conversation, but I don’t remember the rest of what we said because I blacked out. That was one year ago. Has it been a year already? Damn, time flies.

Yet here I am. Mostly in one piece. In Egypt!

Built to last an eternity, the Giza Pyramids have done exactly that. Constructed some 4,500 years ago, the Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest wonder of the ancient world. Let that sink in for a minute.

But the Egyptians didn’t just create spectacular monuments for us to endlessly photograph. They also invented some super-cool, everyday stuff that we take for granted. Like the calendar!

You know what else is important to know? I want you to explore Egypt with me! Next December, I’ll be hosting a small-group journey through Egypt. We’ll spend time in Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan and, of course, Giza.

If my Dad could see this picture, I think he would be proud of me for finding the strength, the courage and the gratitude to move forward. Dad wanted me to have a big life and to find joy in even the smallest things. Learning to live without him is something I continue to struggle with every day; but, like the ancient Egyptians, I will keep my eyes on the stars and tackle one day at a time. xx Sandy.
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