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  • Featured,  Food & Drink,  Travel

    29 Places to get the Best Brunch in Nashville in 2024

    April 3, 2023 /

    As Nashville continues to grow, so too does its culinary scene. It can be tough to find to the best brunch in Nashville with so many options popping up in Music City. Especially because, with the onslaught of new visitors to our city each weekend, brunch has become a beloved and highly sought after, reservation in Music City. Thankfully there is no shortage of amazing spots to grab the best brunch in Nashville. If you’re looking for the best places to grab a Bloody Mary in Downtown Nashville or find which of the best restaurants in town is serving breakfast themed menu items, look no further than this list. Best…

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  • Collaboration,  Travel

    How to Travel Like a Seasoned Pro

    January 23, 2023 /

    If you’ve only just caught the travel bug and don’t have years of experience behind you, then you might be missing some tricks. And whether you’re planning a solo adventure or a family retreat, it’s always useful to be aware of the ways you can get the most out of your trip. Experienced travellers have learned a thing or two as they’ve spent time all over the world. With their knowledge, you’ll travel like a seasoned pro and make the most of every trip. Here, we share some top tips. 1. Advertise Special Occasions If you’re celebrating a birthday, a wedding anniversary or another special occasion, then you may get…

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    Vanderpump Rules Reunion Prediction + Midseason Trailer Recap

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    Nashville Travel: 10 Things To Avoid

    April 18, 2020 /

    Music City is one of the most exciting new stops in travel and tourism, but don’t get caught up in those Nashville travel sites that urge you to throw on your cowboy boots and prepare for some down-home country fun. Want to hang out like the locals? This handy list will keep you far from the crowds, lines, and “wooo” girls of the NashVegas strip and put you right in the heart of the best Nashville travel has to offer. Nashville Travel: 10 Things To Avoid CMA Fest I understand this typically is the reason for most travel to Nashville in the summer, but don’t expect to start hobnobbing with…

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    2018’s Top Honeymoon Destinations

    May 23, 2018 /

    You announce to your friends and family that you’re getting married and the next question asked, beyond the initial details of the day, is always “where’s the honeymoon?.” honeymoon destinations  For Joe and I, we traded jetting off to a tropical week-long getaway for some time relaxing in our new home and wrapping up quality time with family that extended their trips to explore Nashville. Whether staycationing or flying to the most exclusive destinations around the globe, your honeymoon is the time to escape from everyone and spend time with your spouse to celebrate. It’s about you. And if you’re going to do it, do it big. From scouring some…

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    Travel,  Featured

    Carry-On Travel Essentials

    May 9, 2018 /

    Though my folding skills are aces, I’ve never considered myself a truly masterful packer. I’m more of an over-packer if anything. Cramming as many clothes, accessories, and toiletries into one bag the night before a trip, only to realize I didn’t bring anything I would actually wear once I get to my final destination. And my carry-on bag? Forget about it. Jam-packed with books, music, extra layers, electronic devices… most of which I will never use. So in an effort to create a routine around packing for my travels, I’ve whittled down a list of travel essentials to ensure I only leave home with what I need. When it comes to…

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  • Chattanooga
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    Explore: Chattanooga

    April 11, 2018 /

    If you’ve been following me on social media, you likely saw hints of my surprise trip to Chattanooga for my birthday in November or Bachelors Party weekend last month. Who knew Chattanooga would play such a pivotal role in my social milestones? My love affair with the small(ish) Tennessee town began after a nonstop night of birthday fun with my #squad in Nashville. I woke up late in the morning the next day, trying to piece together a semblance of why I felt so “tired,” to packed bags and a smirk of Joe’s face that indicated he had a surprise in store. Once semi-hydrated, our quick road trip began. Once…

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  • Travel,  Collaboration

    Organizing Your First Tour-De-Friends

    March 17, 2018 /

    Life has gotten so busy that it has become harder than ever to actually hang with your “crew,” which is a total farce. We all need bonding time with our friends or we’ll go so insane; our brains could literally start to melt and then drip out of our ears. And I’m not just talking about grabbing some after-work drinks because, when it comes to some meaningful bonding, that just won’t cut it. The only way you can really, truly connect with your mates is to go on a tour-de-friends. Yup, I’m talking about hitting the road. Of course, there’s probably a part of you that is thinking: bachelor party.…

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  • Travel

    Back To Reality: How To Recover from Vacation

    July 14, 2015 /

    After a three week vacation, soaking up the Destin, Florida sun, eating fancy and delicious foods, drinking my weight in booze and enjoying summer festivities, I returned to work mode this week. Let me tell you, nothing smacks you in the face quite like getting “back to reality.” Well except perhaps those Housewives who literally smack each other in the face on their reality shows. Waking up before 10 a.m., sweating through an hour of cardio at the gym and answering emails all day can really be a buzz kill. It’s a sad truth, but most of us cannot stay on a perma-vacation –unless you’re somehow a part of the Kardashian empire– and…

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  • Nashville Cast
    Featured,  Food & Drink,  Travel

    Hollywood With A Touch of Twang Pt. 2

    February 25, 2015 /

    When I moved to Nashville almost five years ago, I was a bright-eyed, celebrity obsessed music lover that was anxious to explore all that Music City had to offer. After the first year of settling into my new home, I broke from my music-related blogging (on my music blog Tragic Kingdom) to provide readers with some of my favorite Nashville hot spots and places to add to their itinerary if bumping into country music royalty was on their list of things to do. In fact, it may have been that very post that led to the creation of Listen! It’s Vetrano and the more Lifestyle, Nashville-focused blog you’re reading (and loving, no doubt) today.…

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  • Iceland
    Travel,  Collaboration

    Iceland: What To Do In That Other Nordic Nation

    October 10, 2014 /

    North of the UK and West of Norway is the nation of Iceland. They are Nordic people so they have a history linked to the Scandinavian parts of Europe. A country of just around 334,000 people, it’s not that well-known. Well, the things that are well-known about it are its wildlife and the geological wonders it has. It’s a landscape of geysers and hot springs that shoot up hot water sometimes over a hundred feet into the air. There are waterfalls surrounded by luscious green foliage. And as you look outward toward the coasts you can see huge icebergs floating around. The sea animals that find Iceland as a safe…

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  • Entertainment,  Travel

    Listen! It’s Vetrano!: Reality Hits Nashville

    February 5, 2013 /

    As a blogger in the digital age, I have the pleasure of sharing my thoughts and musical recommendations with thousands of people that I know personally (and intimately *wink, wink*) and others of whom I probably will never get the chance to meet. For those of you in the second category, I’m sorry I’ve neglected to introduce you to my highly inappropriate and snarky side. The side I’m most proud of, really. Since the New Year, I’ve had the pleasure of talking to many of my readers in Nashville about what they want to see on this space. That’s when “reality” hit me. So without further ado I introduce the…

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