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I really wish there was a class titled iPhone Photography 101 with a tagline “how to perfect your photography without spending a big bucks on even bigger equipment”. As an Instagrammer, I’d sign up for it. After about ten years of…

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Hi, I'm Anshula!

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Hello, lovely! I'm Anshula, a small town obsessed, big city girl who has a crush on the world. I plant weekly travel stories (every Monday and Thursday) on Passport To Eden and I'm so excited that you're visiting (*reaches out for a giant bear hug*). Welcome to my garden!

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I drove by this cute green church in Kaufman, Texas and had to take a picture! I’ve never seen a building so green before (and with a door so red). It looks like it’s been plucked straight out a Christmas fairytale.💚 • • Everything from the gate to the door is too cute for words. • • Tell me, what’s the cutest place you’ve been to? • • “Above all, love each other deeply.” - 1 Peter 4:8 • • #passporttotexas

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I stayed in this cute @getawayhouse for my birthday and it was exactly what I needed! 😊 • • If you know me, you know that I’m *never* off. I’m always behind my laptop, clack-clack-clacking away. • • I fell in love with the concept of Getaway. It’s an urban escape that feels *so* right. This one is in the Piney Woods of Texas. The fall colors were just starting to seep in. And I ended up spending most of my trip looking out the window and watching the view. • • @vyasnellutla and I walked around for a bit. We found a small trail. Walked around some more. I allotted one hour for taking pictures and writing notes and then I just turned off and tuned into nature. • • #GetawayHouse #partner

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“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” - Hebrews 6:19 • • ⚓️ I think White Rock Lake is one of the prettiest places in Dallas. It’s a local spot popular amongst joggers and cyclists. You can also go rowing! 😊 • • Random Fact: I used to row a lot. I actually started crew because I didn’t meet the weight requirements for any other sport (back in high school) except cross-country and golf. Y’all, I do not have the patience for golf. And let’s just say...I’m sure my primary school in Jamaica invented a participation award just for my running skills (or lack thereof) 😂 So..umm...crew it was. • • But seriously, I love rowing. I think, if given a chance, I could be on the water all day. 🧜🏼‍♀️ • • #passporttodallas

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So September was an amazing reading month! 🤓 📚 Here’s a mini wrap-up (I read more books than what’s listed but I think Instagram captions have a character limit). 😂 • • 1️⃣ The Gambler by Fyodor Dostoevsky: OMG. This book though. It’s a stripped down, raw, emotional take on gambling addiction and I loved every moment of it. Dostoevsky personally struggled with gambling so the story reads more like a memoir than most fiction pieces. 2️⃣ P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han: So I read To All The Boys I Loved Before back in high school and I had no idea there were other books in this series (thank you Booktube). I wanted to read this one before the Netflix movie. And I really enjoyed the lyrical but simple writing style. It’s a little young and cheesy. Did I care? Nope. 🙌🏽 I didn’t like the love triangle though. It felt forced and awkward and unnecessary and I might just really hate love triangles. 😂 3️⃣ Five Dark Fates by Kendare Blake: I love this fantasy series. I loved the conclusion to this series. Enough said. • • P.S. This is my August wrap-up photo so this is a picture of all the books I read in August. 😊

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I’m going glamping this weekend and I couldn’t be more excited! 🐻 • • This is an old snap from Enchanted Rock. I visited *way* back in spring - my fourth time visiting Hill Country, but my first time hiking Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. I actually tried to visit three other times within the past year. Unfortunately, as the reigning queen of procrastination, I wasn’t able to get a spot. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s parking lot is limited and when slots get full, you have to wait in line until one opens up. Waits can last up to 4 hours.😢 • • Over 1,640 acres, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is comprised of a series of trails that gently wind through lush backdrops and rocky terrain. The most popular hike is Summit Trail, which leads to the top of Enchanted Rock, the second largest exfoliation dome in the United States. Magma-formed and erosion-curved, Enchanted Rock is a feat of geography that draws over a quarter million visitors each year. 🍃 • • My favorite trail was Loop Trail. Officially, Loop Trail is 4.25 miles, but it’s easy to extend. Intersecting with Scenic View Trail, Moss Lake Trail, and Turkey Pass Trail, Loop Trail leads to quiet, secluded spots within Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. 🍃 • • The entirety of Loop Trail normally takes 2 to 3 hours to hike, but @vyasnellutla and I were soaking in the moments, taking (most) every detour, and snapping hundreds of photos. For us, Loop Trail was a slow and relaxed five-hour jaunt. 😊

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Guess when I woke up to get this shot? (*hint* I’m still in my PJs 😉) • • I grabbed this picture way back in spring (part of a lost DFW photo series that I *just* found 🎉😁). #latergram📷 • • The Star is the 90-plus acre campus of the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters. 🏈 It’s huge! I don’t know a lot about football (read: I know *nothing* about American football), but I do know that the area has some great restaurants. 😋 • • 1️⃣ Cane Rosso: Wood-fired pizza in a cute family-friendly spot. They also serve a Star pizza on the menu. I love that the edges are stuffed! 😊 2️⃣ Tupelo Honey: I never say no to Southern cookin’ 3️⃣ Cow Tipping Creamery: I met a guy in Jackson, Mississippi (during my Deep South road trip) who told me about this place back in February. So the first thing I did when I got back to DFW was try it. It’s on the pricy side but I still love it. 🍦

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Paris is always a good idea - Audrey Hepburn 💙 • • Hello from Paris! Just kidding...y’all, I’m still in Dallas. 😉 This is Magnolias Sous Le Pont, an *extremely* aesthetically pleasing coffee shop that’s trendy and chic. Magnolias is fairly close to the major Dallas area art museums (DMA, Crow Collection) so it’s a good tourist stop (bonus points for the convenience factor)😊 • • #passporttodallas

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