I 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
I’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
How’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
Making 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…
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Everything You Need To See & Do In Devon, England
For such a small country, England has an amazing diversity of scenery, history, culture—and thereby experiences for tourists. And because it’s small, with proper planning you can really see a…
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The Perfect 10-Day Scotland Itinerary: Highlands & Islands
A good roadtrip is a thing of beauty. A perfect balance of planned stopping points and freely roaming where the day takes you. It takes a lot of work to…
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The Quest For The Best Old Fashioned In Louisville, Kentucky
Today, friends, we’re going to talk about cocktails. And homes, new and old. New home for me. Old home for the old fashioned. It’s been almost a year since I…
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St. Michael’s Mount & A Whirlwind Tour of Cornwall
I’ve been kind of obsessed with the idea of Mont St. Michel in France since seeing it on Pinterest years ago. When I was planning my trip to England and…
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An Amazing 7-Day Israel & Jordan Trip Itinerary
This was TRULY a trip of a lifetime. The week I spent in Israel and Jordan blew my mind in so many ways. But planning the trip also took a…
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A Stunning 2 Days On Scotland’s Isle of Skye
In my travel planning experience, scenery-based road trips are often the most rewarding itineraries, but also often the most challenging to plan. I definitely found this to be true for…