Today I’m going all medieval on you. Or Roman-y? But that doesn’t sound as cool. Truth be told, it’s likely somewhere in between. Mostly I just wanted an excuse to…
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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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Weddings, Weather & The California Coast
I generally have good travel karma. But when things go wrong, they tend to go *very* wrong. I was excited to head to the San Luis Obispo/Arroyo Grande, California, area…
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Wine & Conversation at Slovenia’s Rojac Winery
It’s no secret that I love wine, and touring any winery I can get to. But what IS strange is that my love of winery tours probably stems back to…
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Waves and Off-Roading on Maui’s Road to Hana
It’s appropriate that I’m posted this on Throwback Thursday, because this is a true #tbt. Today we re-visit the gorgeous Road to Hana, which I completely recommend to anyone visiting…
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What To Buy In Istanbul: The Best Souvenirs
Almost every time I visit somewhere new, I make sure that part of my research pre-trip is on local specialties that would make good souvenirs or gifts. Sure, you’ve got…
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9 Reasons You Will Fall in Love With St. Paul-de-Vence
My visit to the adorable medieval hill town of Saint Paul de Vence, on the French Riviera, almost didn’t happen. I’d read that the town was too touristy, way overcrowded,…
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The Remains of War in the Midst of Beauty: an Afternoon in Croatia
I got to take my parents to Plitvice Lakes National Park a few years ago, one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. We marveled at the color of…
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Slovenia’s Vintgar Gorge, the Perfect Lake Bled Complement
Some places take your breath away with pounding waves and sweeping views. Others have a hushed kind of beauty, a peaceful quiet that draws you in and sets you at…
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What to Do with 48 Hours in Rainy Barcelona
I had a very clear picture in my head about how my two days in Barcelona would go. Stunning blue skies as a backdrop to Gaudi’s colorful buildings. Breathtaking photos…
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An Aruban “Safari” Jeep Tour
I generally haaaaate guided tours. Like, they always walk slower than I want and talk so slow and crowds make it hard to get good pictures and there are fanny…