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Welcome to Michelle Valentine’s Blog! Your go-to guide for inspired travel, delicious world cuisine, and unforgettable experiences across the U.S. and beyond. From expert travel tips and hidden destination gems to mouthwatering recipes and behind-the-scenes stories from the Love Eat Travel TV series, this blog is your passport to a more beautiful, flavorful, and adventurous life.

Pumpkin and Carrot Soup: A Cozy Halloween Tradition

2026-10-14T13:30:42-04:00By Michelle Valentine|Categories: Appetizers & Sides, BLOG, RECIPES|Tags: Autumn|

There is something especially comforting about a warm bowl of soup on an October evening. This Pumpkin and continue reading...

Haunted by History: Discover Ireland’s Spooky Celtic Origins of Halloween

2026-10-03T14:33:49-04:00By Michelle Valentine|Categories: BLOG, International Travel, TRAVEL|Tags: Autumn, Europe|

Pumpkins, costumes, haunted houses… oh my! Halloween is one of the most spirited holidays of the year. But continue reading...

Spooktacular Eats: 5 Creepy-Cool Halloween Party Appetizers

2026-10-03T14:34:09-04:00By Michelle Valentine|Categories: Appetizers & Sides, BLOG, RECIPES|Tags: Autumn|

Halloween is just around the corner, and that means it's time to whip up some frightfully fun and continue reading...

Polish Kielbasa Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

2026-10-03T14:34:33-04:00By Michelle Valentine|Categories: BLOG, Main Dishes, RECIPES|Tags: Autumn, International Recipes|

Do you enjoy the cozy flavors of squash, sweet apples, tart cranberries, and savory turkey kielbasa? Then this continue reading...

Congratulations to Our Summer Giveaway Winner!

2026-10-05T11:22:47-04:00By Michelle Valentine|Categories: BLOG, News & Media, TELEVISION|Tags: News|

We are delighted to announce that Antoinette Audino is the winner of the Love Eat Travel Signature Weekender continue reading...

From Samhain to Halloween: How an Ancient Season of Tradition Evolved

2026-10-05T09:58:04-04:00By Michelle Valentine|Categories: BLOG, International Travel, TRAVEL|Tags: Autumn|

Spooky costumes, glowing jack-o’-lanterns, candy, and a little playful fright: Halloween is one of America’s most beloved fall continue reading...

The History of Trick-or-Treating: How a Halloween Tradition Took Root in America

2026-10-03T14:33:15-04:00By Michelle Valentine|Categories: BLOG, TRAVEL, United States Travel|Tags: Autumn|

Halloween brings to mind costumes, glowing jack-o’-lanterns, neighborhood walks after dark, and, of course, the familiar call of continue reading...

America’s Most Haunted Destinations for a Spooky Halloween Getaway

2026-10-03T14:33:03-04:00By Michelle Valentine|Categories: BLOG, TRAVEL, United States Travel|Tags: Autumn, California, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North America, Pennsylvania, South Carolina|

Halloween is the perfect excuse to lean into a little mystery. Whether you love historic cemeteries, candlelit streets, continue reading...

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