Meet the New Great Vibes Iterns!

Party party up in here! 

Hi there fabulous readers! This past summer I posted a job description looking for interns to help me grow and rebrand The Great Vibes Guide to suit it's latest evolution and demographic changes. After reading through some amazing applications and feeling like I couldn't just choose one, I selected three new members to expand my one-woman mission into a Great Vibes Team. We'll be tackling more conversational pieces, handling difficult-to-give advice columns, and widening our scope to truly suit those venturing to our site. I am so excited to see this next phase of The Guide, and I know these ladies will help make it one heck of a party. Without further ado...

Meet Shelby!

"Hello, I’m Shelby, lover of cats, coffee and writing. I’m 25 years old, a UNCW graduate, and now live in Wilmington, NC managing the most delicious Italian restaurant in town! I spend most of my free time in coffee shops, cuddling with my cat, Juniper Paige, or binge watching Netflix. I’m also a lover of yoga, reading, writing, finding new delicious restaurants, and social media. I’m excited to be joining The Guide to work with Emily and the team to spread great vibes, interact with the community we are building, and learn from our team and readers alike."

Meet Erin!

"I'm Erin, a 20-something senior majoring in English with a concentration on literary studies and a professional writing certificate. I'm an avid runner, work as the Lifestyles editor at my college newspaper, and am aspiring to become a technical editor. I have a love for creating things, reading fantasy fiction books, and playing Star Wards Battlefront. I'm a self-named hippie, and you can usually find me reading something excellent or DIYing with a great movie on in the background." 

Meet Lara-Anna!

"I am Lara-Ann, 20 years old, and a Junior at Wake Forest. I am originally from Germany, so I probably have a little of an accent. Besides going to classes and studying, I also run a lot (Wake Track Team yay). When I'm not busy doing either of these things, I'll likely be somewhere outside, people watching and hanging with friends, while sipping on some iced coffee. Or I am on my way to get froyo or shopping because those are my other favorite way to spend my time. I'd consider myself a pretty happy and positive person (even though I tend to have a resting bitch face) and therefore love The Great Vibes Guide. Because don't we all just want to have a good time?"

I'm thrilled to introduce you to my new favorite right-hand gals. Thanks for taking the time to get to know them! Send them some love in the comments below! Xx.


Links I Love

Travel Edition!

How did everyone fare from the hurricane this past weekend? I know some of my family was stranded without power until this morning (!) while others sailed through with just a few fallen leaves and branches. It's amazing how Mother Nature works, isn't it? This week kicks off several weekends of travel, so I thought it would be apt to share some great links detailing top tips and must-see places. I hope you enjoy! 

1. Thirty best travel tips. 

2. They say to book Thanksgiving flights, like a month ago. Here are 10 places you need to vacation for the holiday. 

3. Why parents should stop apologizing for bringing their kids on planes. 

4. Perfect sweater for long car rides or fall nights. 

5. How to plan a vacation. 

6. Best travel websites you haven't heard of yet.  

7. Cure travel anxiety with these awesome meditation apps. 

8. Check out these city guides for all of your must-go-to places and events. 

9. Pinterest travel looks and ways to minimize your carry-on load. 

Have a happy week, everyone! Xx.

P.S. Have you checked out The Great Vibes Travel Guide yet? It's a travel must-have with tips for on the plane, recipes for yummy snacks, and the perfect travel routine. 


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Happy First Birthday, The Great Vibes Guide!

Yesterday, The Great Vibes Guide turned one! 

I'm still shocked that the year has flown by so quickly.
It seems like just a quick moment ago I was counting down to the release of the new site,
and now I'm here, thinking back on all this year has brought to me.

Filled with grief and excitement, collaborations and cocktails, transitions, closure,
and evolutions big and small, I couldn't have asked for a better space to connect with all of the amazing people in my life. I never imagined when I started my first Wordpress blog four years ago that it would manifest into this beautiful site. I can't wait to see where the future takes us.

Thank you thank you thank you
for loving up The Guide and supporting me always.

I can't believe she's one!

Xoxo Emily