Rome is one of my all-time favorite cities. I’ve always said that Italy is the home of my heart…and Rome is where I’d choose to live if I put down…
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The North Rim: Grand Canyon Day Trip From St. George, Utah
It’s always felt un-American, somehow, that I’d never been to the Grand Canyon. NEVER. So when I knew I’d be spending a week in southern Utah, I made a day…
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A First-Timer’s Guide To Cappadocia, Turkey
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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The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Cinque Terre
I’ve mentioned this before, but something has kept me from writing posts about my favorite places. Maybe I’m afraid I won’t be able to do justice to it, or that you…
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Why Riomiaggiore Is My Favorite Cinque Terre Town
I think maybe it’s hardest to write about the places we love the most. At least that’s the excuse I’m using to explain why I’ve never written a word about…
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Spending A Day With England’s Salisbury, Stonehenge, & Stourhead Gardens
You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to English day trips, particularly a day trip from London. But after trying several in my two-week stay, I’d have to argue that…
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A Day Trip to Medieval Regensburg, Germany
When my mom and I dragged my dad on our first “just the three of us” Europe trip maaaaaaany moons ago, our first adventure was spending a few days in…
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How To Spend 24 Hours In Prague
Prague remains one of my favorite cities I’ve ever visited. The city’s vibe, architecture, history, food, and people captured my imagination in a way only a few others have. Maybe…
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Is The Sunrise Masada, Ein Gedi, & Dead Sea Tour Worth It?
When I was planning my dad’s and my trip to Israel and Jordan last year, I put together an absolutely action-packed itinerary, seeing as much as possible but still taking…
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A Perfect Northern Croatia Road Trip Itinerary
Croatia’s really having a moment right now, with all sorts of travelers flocking to the turquoise beaches and Game of Thrones-esque walls of Dubrovnik and the islands. And with the…