I’ve said this before, but getting to visit a place that is #1 on your personal bucket list is quite the heady experience. There’s always a worry that somehow it…
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Aberdeen, Scotland: What To Do With One Day
Read moreAberdeen was meant to be a glancing blow, a place to catch a flight but nothing more. I only had mediocre expectations for the city, based on what co-workers had…
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Soaking In The Charms Of Tiny Cortona, Italy
Read moreI am completely in love with Italy. From the canals of Venice, to the bright cliff-side buildings of Cinque Terre, to Rome’s ancient architecture and Sicily’s turquoise beaches, this country…
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Turkey’s Turquoise Coast: A Magical Weekend In Fethiye & Olüdeniz
Read moreIt’s not a secret that I’m a sucker for clear turquoise waters and waves hitting the shore (see: this and this). And ever since I first saw photos of Turkey’s…
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Florence Guide: What To Do In Florence On Your First Visit
Read moreI’ve always had a soft spot for Florence, ever since I lived there for a summer in college while studying the Italian language. I have fond though at this point…
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Zelve: The Best-Kept Secret In Cappadocia
Read moreVisiting Cappadocia and seeing the famous caves and fairy chimneys in the area had been on my bucket list for years (and featured in my 2019 places I’m dying to…
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Where To Stay In Istanbul: Hotel DeCamondo Review
Read moreI recently got to spend the last day and night of my epic birthday trip to Turkey in Istanbul, one of my favorite cities of all time. And since I…
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On The Scotch Whisky Trail: Glendronach, BenRiach, Glenglassaugh
Read moreI’m going to bring you something so quintessentially Scottish today. It’s branching out a bit for me (as I’ve been squarely in the winery and brewery world), but today we’re…
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Discovering A Secret Scottish Castle Ruin On A Sea Cliff
Read moreHow’s that for alliteration?? I usually start with a gorgeous pic, but we’re going to build up to this one. There’s a payoff here, I promise—but the anticipation is part…
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Layover Plans: What to Do With 5 Hours in Istanbul
Read moreMaking the most of a long layover is an art. There’s the desire to not waste 5 or 10 hours just sitting around an airport, but also the fear that…
