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Lauren Belzer

The heart of every place is found at the table — in the clinking of glasses, the scent of something simmering, the laughter that drifts into the night. These are the flavors & stories that make travel unforgettable.

You’ve Got Good Taste

No matter where you are, I hope you stumble upon your new favorite restaurant, bar, or coffee shop. It’s always the best knowing you have somewhere you’ll want to come back to over and over again!

Let's Eat

Find Your New Favorite

California Food & Drink Orange County

The Best Restaurants in Laguna Beach for Views, Vibes & Good Food

February 22, 2026

If there's one place in Orange County that never gets old, it's Laguna Beach. There's som[...]

Food & Drink Orange County

The Best Coffee Shops & Cafés in Orange County

October 30, 2025

I haven’t always been a coffee connoisseur. I used to run on what I call pure Lauren en[...]

Food & Drink Orange County

12 Italian Restaurants to Try in Orange County

October 8, 2025

One of the best parts about our 17.5-month engagement period was hands-down the "countdow[...]

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My All-Time Favorite Sips & Bites

Dinner Date

Trattoria Trullo

Aliso Viejo, California

Coffee Shop

Laguna Coffee Co.

Laguna Beach, California

Wine Bar

Il Santino

Florence, Italy

Wine Tasting

Clos du Val

Napa, California

Sweet Treat

Gelateria dei Neri

Florence, Italy

Sunset Aperitivo

Borgo Antico Bistrot

Ostuni, Italy

Life is a combination of magic and pasta.

— Federico Fellini

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OC, you never disappoint. ✨🌊🍊

PS. my Newport Beach guide is here !!! where to stay in Newport Beach (@bayshoresnewport 👀✨) where to eat (@fableandspirit is a non-negotiable), what to do & how to make the most of a weekend here.

🔗 you know where to find it!🫶🏼

#orangecounty #newportbeachca #newportbeach #californiatravel #onlyinsoutherncalifornia
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OC, you never disappoint. ✨🌊🍊 PS. my Newport Beach guide is here !!! where to stay in Newport Beach (@bayshoresnewport 👀✨) where to eat (@fableandspirit is a non-negotiable), what to do & how to make the most of a weekend here. 🔗 you know where to find it!🫶🏼 #orangecounty #newportbeachca #newportbeach #californiatravel #onlyinsoutherncalifornia
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there’s something about standing beneath one of the seven wonders of the world at sunset … ✨👀🌅

#rome #colosseo #romancolosseum #italy #europeantravel
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there’s something about standing beneath one of the seven wonders of the world at sunset … ✨👀🌅 #rome #colosseo #romancolosseum #italy #europeantravel
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who am i trying to impress?👀✨

the younger version of me who thought traveling to dreamy destinations was something other people did. the girl who would have been thrilled just to go to some of these places once. who wouldn’t have imagined visiting some of the places she has (some multiple times) …

… the girl who made the dream of an Italian wedding a lived reality.

i’ve wandered Rome more than once, sat on the rocky beaches of Mallorca in the late summer sun, admired places up close that that i used to pin on Pinterest like they weren’t even real ...

& yes i share it all. the hotels. the research. the lessons. the mistakes. the magic. ✨ i share the stories because they matter to me — and because maybe they’ll matter to you, too. 🫶🏼

stories & guides to dreamy destinations in the U.S. & beyond on laurenbelz.com → ✨🔗💛

#travel #boutiquetravel #boutiquehotels #europeantravel #ustravel
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who am i trying to impress?👀✨ the younger version of me who thought traveling to dreamy destinations was something other people did. the girl who would have been thrilled just to go to some of these places once. who wouldn’t have imagined visiting some of the places she has (some multiple times) … … the girl who made the dream of an Italian wedding a lived reality. i’ve wandered Rome more than once, sat on the rocky beaches of Mallorca in the late summer sun, admired places up close that that i used to pin on Pinterest like they weren’t even real ... & yes i share it all. the hotels. the research. the lessons. the mistakes. the magic. ✨ i share the stories because they matter to me — and because maybe they’ll matter to you, too. 🫶🏼 stories & guides to dreamy destinations in the U.S. & beyond on laurenbelz.com → ✨🔗💛 #travel #boutiquetravel #boutiquehotels #europeantravel #ustravel
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a place where time stood still & golden sunsets lingered.✨🇮🇹☀️

📍 @masseriagrieco was a dream come true for our destination wedding, truly a place i find myself escaping to in my dreams. the golden light, the olive trees, the centuries-old stone. there’s something subtly cinematic about life in Puglia that keeps drawing me back in. i can’t wait to return, next time as a guest of the masseria, someday soon!

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a place where time stood still & golden sunsets lingered.✨🇮🇹☀️ 📍 @masseriagrieco was a dream come true for our destination wedding, truly a place i find myself escaping to in my dreams. the golden light, the olive trees, the centuries-old stone. there’s something subtly cinematic about life in Puglia that keeps drawing me back in. i can’t wait to return, next time as a guest of the masseria, someday soon! • • • #masseriagrieco #masseria #puglia #ostunicittàbianca
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@alaskaair out of @pdxairport in the wintertime will always be a treat — especially when you get stunning views like these of Mt. Hood. ✨✈️🏔️❄️

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@alaskaair out of @pdxairport in the wintertime will always be a treat — especially when you get stunning views like these of Mt. Hood. ✨✈️🏔️❄️ • • PDX airport | pacific northwest | alaska airlines | winter travel
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