After several visits, this is my suggested England itinerary for 7 days (or 8!), perfect for first time visitors. Jolly old London-Town has been a place of fascination for me ever since I was a little girl. Its epic history filled with royals, intrigue, and power struggles drew me in immediately. Once I read “Peter Pan”, “Harry Potter”, and a handful of Jane Austen novels, the deal was sealed. I was in love. Visiting England…
The hills are alive... with the sound of music! While you won’t encounter many locals raving about this classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, the vast majority of tourists to Salzburg will be! Growing up with a mom who is absolutely enamored by the musical retelling of the Von Trapp family story, I’ve always dreamed of seeing the places from that timeless film. While there are loads of other things to experience in Salzburg, these were…
Visiting the ancient lands of the Inca, but not sure where to start? It can be overwhelming, but I can help! This is my ultimate Peru travel itinerary, plus a little bit of Bolivia and Chile! Once I graduated college, I did a 3 week backpacking trip to these amazing places. Most people may not have that kind of time, but this itinerary can be chunked into smaller visits too! Some links in this post…
If you're a tourist visiting Scotland, chances are- you want to see one of the iconic Scottish Highland Cows. Where exactly can you find them in Scotland though? Is it just luck, or can you plan it out? First, let's talk about these ruggedly cute cows. Symbolic of Scotland, and making their mark in animal popularity lately, these guys are just irresistible! Walking around with their long, wavy coats and majestic horns- how can you…
My husband and I set out on our vacation using this Egypt itinerary. We went with the company Travel Talk Tours, and also added time in the Sinai Peninsula and Jordan afterwards too. This post details my Egypt vacation experience with this company, and also provides ideas on a good Egypt itinerary full of what to do, see, and what to expect! Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or…
I had a fantastic experience during my travels in Egypt. Despite its flaws, I HIGHLY encourage visiting. Here are my travel tips and advice for travel to Egypt, Make your trip the best it can be by coming in prepared! My goal here is not to complain or incite fear, but to make you an informed traveler. The hope is after reading, you are prepared for what you may come across, and have a better…
While maybe not your typical honeymoon destination, that's where we headed! We loved our Tanzania safari itinerary, and had beach time on the spice island of Zanzibar after. We planned the trip independently, but our safari company helped! This schedule was perfect, allowing us to get a taste of a classic safari, plus a tropical beach vacation. Here is our Tanzania safari itinerary for 2 weeks: ⇒ All photos taken by myself or my husband!…
While this post is not about traveling to far off destinations, it's about incorporating that love into your big day! Here it is, a post dedicated to the details of our travel theme wedding in Cincinnati! Annoying or quirky- I've always been a big "theme" lover. Our baby has a sloth theme nursery, and my sisters threw me a travel themed baby shower. I even turned our home decor into one giant travel theme too!…
A historic town with romantic branches shading its city squares, while they drip haunting Spanish moss- how could you not be captivated? With limited time, here's how to spend one day in Savannah, Georgia: Reminiscent of Charleston, its historic district is renowned for its photogenic beauty. Walk around in that humid, salty air and you can’t help but take things slow. Walk with purpose- admire its grand homes and architecture! Some links in this post…
Swimming in the Dead Sea (in Jordan) is a bucket list experience for many. Here are ten tips to help you have a salty and sweet experience! With a salt concentration of 34% (8.6 times saltier than ocean water!), this is a truly unique experience! The Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth, not just in the Middle East. Despite this, it can still be a high point of your travels! Some links in…
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