A number of years ago I started setting “travel intentions” to help guide my planning in the coming year. I call them “intentions” rather than “travel goals” because they’re less…
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What To Do In Lisbon, Portugal: 20+ Awesome Sights & Experiences
It doesn't take much to fall in love. Sometimes all it takes is that second you emerge from the subway in a new city, surrounded by…
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Watching The Northern Lights Dance From A Mobile Cabin On A Frozen Finnish Lake
Probably our biggest goal on this trip was to see the Northern Lights in Lapland, and MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. But the way we did it was…
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What To Do In Helsinki: An Itinerary For Finland’s Capital City In Winter
"In WINTER?!?!" I'm pretty sure that was the reaction of 97% of people when I mentioned that my next destination was Helsinki, Finland. In the…
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10 Places I’m Dying To Visit In 2023
Read moreIt’s time! I love writing this list every year, because it gets me super excited to get started on planning new trips. And I *am* doing better at planning ahead,…
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Santorini Beyond Oia: A Roadtrip Exploring The Island
Read moreLocated in the Cyclades, a group of about 220 islands southeast of mainland Greece, Santorini is the most-visited island in Greece, and certainly lives up to the visions of white-washed…
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25+ (More) Italian Words You Should Know: Transportation, Food, Safety, & More
Read moreI’m a firm believer in trying to learn at least a FEW words in the language of wherever I’m visiting. This is both practical for getting around, and also shows…
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10+ Hidden Gems On Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula
Read moreOnce upon a time, the Dingle Peninsula was—in and of itself—a hidden gem. On my first trip to Ireland in 2011 it was still quite unknown for tourists, always overshadowed…
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5 Winter Travel Essentials: Must-Have Items For Cold Weather Travel
Read moreAs a person who is miserable being cold, it’s crazy how much winter travel I’ve ended up doing over the years. And that’s because I learned early on which winter…
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A Detailed Guide To Renting A Car & Driving In Ireland
Read moreAn Ireland roadtrip conjures up images of shimmering green hills, rugged cliffs with crashing waves, rainbows arcing over sparkling blue ocean…and I’m here to tell you that those images are…
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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Travelers (2022)
Read moreIf you have an avid traveler in your life, you know that they’re a special breed. And shopping for birthday gifts, holidays, and special occasions can be daunting. So to…
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Where To Stay In Key West: Review Of H2O Suites
Read moreIf you’re planning a trip to the Keys and wondering where to stay in Key West, you’d be justified in feeling a bit overwhelmed by the many tiny-and-creatively-named boutique hotel…
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What To Do In Portugal’s Stunning Douro Valley
Read moreThere are some places that feel like they’re under an enchantment. They transport you to another time, and make you forget the outside world exists. Portugal’s Douro Valley is one…
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