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      The Cool Girl's Guide to Tuscany

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      The Cool Girl's Guide to Rome

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      When Did Going to Church Become Taboo?

      At the risk of seeming uptight, judgmental, or literally holier than thou, more and more women are hiding their faith from their friends.

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      The 6 Secret Ingredients That'll Make Your Slapdash Dinner Taste Like Real Italian Food

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      As if you needed to be convinced.

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      The Cool Girl's Guide to Venice

      Here's the non-touristy way to visit the most romantic city on earth.

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      How My Twitter Travel Hack Led to Me Starring in My Very Own Show

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      What I Wish I'd Known About Mental Health Before My Best Friend Committed Suicide

      After she shot herself, I realized there were so many questions I had failed to ask.

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      Why I'll Never Work for a Man Again

      Hear me out.

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