I was SO excited to visit the tiny village of Ardmore at the end of my most recent Ireland roadtrip. But even if Ardmore didn’t rate a spot on your…
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Review: Staying At The Unique ELaiolithos In Naxos, Greece
As I was planning my visit to the Greek island of Naxos, I wanted to find someplace a bit unique, particularly for my birthday. I…
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How To Spend A Day Or Two In Naxos Chora (Naxos Town)
The first time I saw a photo of Naxos Chora, I was captivated by the cluster of whitewashed buildings piled atop a hill at the…
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A Tour At Ireland’s Clonakilty Distillery…With An Impromptu Trip To Galley Head
As I meandered across the southern coast of Ireland, I stopped in little towns to take photos of brightly colored buildings, ate scones, listened to…
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A Super Detailed Long Weekend Travel Guide For Porto, Portugal
Boasting vibrantly-colored tiles, steep cobbled streets, Gothic spires, soaring steel bridges, and enough delicious port wine to float a battleship. Porto is the epitome of a charming European welcome. Portugal…
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Where To Find The Best Donuts In Downtown Chicago
It’s no secret that one of my favorite travel rituals is devouring all the local pastries I can get my hands on. And in the Windy City, one of the…
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Sandwiches, Scones, & Choux, Oh My! Fancy Afternoon Tea At Dromoland Castle (Co. Clare, Ireland)
To me, one of the ultimate “fancy schmancy” experiences in certain countries is to do an afternoon tea. There’s something so charming and relaxing about the quiet clink of china,…
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Exploring Ireland’s Boyne Valley Region & Slane Village
The historic Boyne Valley—often called “Ireland’s Ancient East”—is home to some of Ireland’s most beloved historical sites, including Newgrange and the Battle of the Boyne. But while 200,000+ domestic and…
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Florida Keys Brewing Company: A Must-Stop On A Keys Road Trip
If you’re planning a road trip through the gorgeous and unique Florida Keys—which I highly recommend—one of the stops that absolutely needs to be on your itinerary short list is…
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The Perfect Key West Vacation: What To Do, Where To Stay, & More
Famed for pastel conch-style houses, nightlife, beautiful water, and its “renegade attitudes and good times”, Key West is one of the iconic American long weekend trips. So whether you fly…
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Where To Watch The Sunset In Key West: The Two Best Spots That AREN’T Mallory Square
The Florida Keys are known for their glorious sunsets, and Key West sunsets in particular get a lot of hype. As I planned my itinerary out, I knew I needed…
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A Whiskey Pilgrimage: Visiting The Historic Jack Daniel’s Distillery In Lynchburg, TN
Lynchburg is a study in contrasts, a tiny town with a larger-than-life legacy. It’s here, in this one-stoplight town with only about 6,000 residents, that the biggest and most recognizable…
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A Spe-“Shell” Experience…Touring The Florida Keys Sea Turtle Hospital
As I was doing my research while planning my Keys road trip, one of the most consistent things I saw was that visiting the Sea Turtle Hospital in Marathon was…