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Small things, maybe, but they felt grand to me 💍

When we started planning our wedding, we got overwhelmed pretty quickly by all the minutiae and seemingly small details that piled up 😅. It’s true what they say – planning a wedding can absolutely feel like a full-time job. At first, I questioned what the heck we were doing. How much do 80 chargers cost? Why is the gold cutlery always extra? Do we want a cake? Do people really need to sit in chairs? 😂

You see, I’m one of those people who loves attending a grand celebration, but when the time comes to ask others to celebrate me, it feels, well, terrifying 🙈 Are people really going to drive to Mexico for this? Are we asking too much? Taking up too much space?

Over time, I reframed my thinking (thank you, therapy).

I realized what a huge opportunity this was, to gather our families and friends in a very special place for the first – and maybe only – time in our lives. What a privilege it was to create such a fun weekend for our guests! And what a privilege that our love was enough reason to get people to come together in one of our favorite places on the planet.

Slowly but surely, the decisions felt more exciting and less frivolous. We were creating a world to transport our guests to.

There are many ‘wedding things’ we ultimately decided against, like cake or a champagne toast or a bouquet toss. But there are so many others we poured our hearts into. And I’m obsessed with how every little detail came together to tell our story.

Swipe through for some of my favorites 🤍 tags + more info in the comments 👇🏽

Baja Wedding | 2025 Bride | Winery Wedding | Wedding Planning | Destination Wedding | Mexico Wedding | Wedding Details | Wedding Decor

Before you become a digital nomad, ask yourself th

Before you become a digital nomad, ask yourself these questions ⚠️

There’s a LOT of nuance here, so please take this post as some introductory food for thought – there is way more to discuss than a quick IG carousel could capture (but I welcome any thoughtful discussion in the comments!!). And of course, these issues aren’t 100% the fault of digital nomad culture. There’s a lot that can and should be said here about how local governments and destination organizations need to do a better job at empowering local communities first and foremost. As someone who grew up in Hawaii, has spent 3 years workationing around the world, and is learning spanish with a dream of one day living in Mexico, I have witnessed and struggled with my own internal monologue on the good, bad, and ugly that comes from globalization and the human quest for a better life.

But, I digress :)

If you dream of being a digital nomad, before you pack your bags and trade your cubicle for the beach, it’s a good idea to do deeper research first. Not just on where the digital nomad hubs and best wifi speeds are, but on the language, the culture, the issues, and the impact your presence will have.

What things can you do to make sure your presence leaves a positive impact, or at the very least, minimizes your tangible impact at all?

👉🏽👉🏽 Once you’ve sat with these important questions, comment ‘TRAVEL’ to get my free guide to becoming a digital nomad next.

👋🏽 hi there! If you found this helpful, follow me at @racheloffduty for more work & travel tips! Have a question I could answer in a future #CareerChat? Share it below!

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3,000 videos on my phone from this weekend and thi

3,000 videos on my phone from this weekend and this is my favorite one ☺️

Our wedding guests had to navigate an international border crossing (by car) and so many unconventional logistics in order to be here, in this exact moment, and just thinking about that makes me overwhelmed with gratitude to this day 🥹

Even though we wanted an unplugged ceremony with no phones, and neither Jacob nor I had our phones on us the entire time (which is RARE!!), we still wanted tons of unpolished videos to remember our weekend by.

So, we enlisted the help of our wedding planning team at @rusticoeventos (shout out Citali and Yvonne!!!) to take iPhone videos, and we asked our officiant and dear friend @derekbyrne7 to snap this 🫶🏽

Very happy I get to rewatch this 362517943 times whenever I want to look back and feel all the feels 🥰

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4 months ago to the day ✨ I love doing life with

4 months ago to the day ✨ I love doing life with you @jacobsmedium!

On April 26, 2025 we said ‘I do’ on a winery in Baja, Mexico. There was a little chaos, a little rain, a lot of wine, and hell of a lot of love. I realize I hadn’t shared our wedding photos online yet, so here are a few of my all-time favorites 🤍

We had so many creative visions for our weekend, and none of them could’ve happened without some amazingly talented people and companies:

Wedding Planner: @yvonne.tapia
Design & Execution: @rusticoeventos
Venue: @bruma_wineresort
Photo/Video: @symboll
Catering: @faunarestaurante
MUA: @blank.beauty
Hair: @hairbyedie_
Bridal Lei: @haukea.leis
Alterations: @asitbridal
Bridal Studio: @lovelybridela
Custom Filipinana: @vaniaromoff
Designer: @citlali_anton
DJ: @rodperdomo
Photobooth: @thestationphotobooth
Churros: @churros_tradicionalesens
Production: @enshowproducciones

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I don’t think you’ll be disappointed! ✨ New

I don’t think you’ll be disappointed! ✨

New guide is live > comment QUEBEC CITY and I’ll send it right to you!

Quebecers are warm-weather maximalists. Think dinners al fresco, never-ending summer festivals, tons of parks and nature trails, and countless ways to get out on the water.

It’s a city that knows warm days are fleeting, and that you should take every opportunity to enjoy them as they come.

And a summer trip to Quebec City shouldn’t stop there. Renting a car to explore the national parks, the wildlife reserves, the nearby smaller towns, and other lively cities like Laval and Montreal is highly recommended. This summer was my second time in this beautiful province, and it certainly won’t be the last.

👉 My full take on visiting Quebec City (and beyond) in the summer months is now live on RachelOffDuty.com. Comment ‘QUEBEC CITY’ for the link and I’ll DM you!

What places do you dream of visiting in the summer months? I’d guess Canada isn’t the first that comes to mind – or is it? Would you consider a summer up north? #OffDutyinCanada

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Mini guide to summer in Quebec (SAVE + full guide

Mini guide to summer in Quebec (SAVE + full guide coming soon!) 👇

📸 What to See 📸
• Strøm Spa Nordique – go in the late afternoon to enjoy the warm evenings and watch boats pass by in the St Lawrence River
• île de Orleans – go kayaking at sunset!
• Château Frontenac – always stunning, no matter what time of year it is

🎶 Summer Festivals 🎶
• Festival d’été de Québec [Quebec City]
• Quebec National Day / St. Jean’s Baptiste Day [all over Quebec]
• International Jazz Festival [Montreal]

🏔️Getting Outdoors 🏔️
• Exploring Montmorency Falls [Quebec City]
• Hiking through Jaques Cartier National Park [Quebec City – take the Quatre Natures shuttle!]
• Ziplining in Batiscan River Park [Mauricie]
• Kayaking in Île d’Orleans [Quebec City]
• Kayaking in Parc de Mille Îles [Laval]

🏨 Where to Stay 🏨
• Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature [Saint-Paulin]
• Auberge du Vieux Moulin [Lac-Lasalle]

🍽️ Can’t-Miss Eateries 🍽️
• Marcheur des Bois [forest-to-table foraged meals]
• Le Presbytere Microbrassiere [multi-generationally family owned and foraged]
• Le Boating Club [cocktails and shareable apps in Laval]
• Les Insulaires [poutine and beer!]

Plan to spend at least 4 to 5 days on a road trip from Quebec City, through Lanaudiere & Mauricie, through Laval, to Montreal to hit up all of these incredible recommendations! So much gratitude to @tourismequebec and the regional partners in Quebec City, Lanaudiere-Mauricie, and Laval for giving me a peek into your wonderful world.

Everyone should add Quebec to their list for a future summer road trip!

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