In July 2017 my husband and I set out on a tour of Egypt with Travel Talk Tours. We also added time in the Sinai Peninsula and Jordan as an optional tour extension afterwards. This post details my Egypt experience with this company, and also provides ideas on things to do, see, and what to expect! Before our tour officially started, my husband and I arrived to Cairo 2 days early. We wanted to make…
Beijing is perhaps the one city that is most quintessentially “China”. What foreigners picture China to be, Beijing is. Coming in as the 8th most populated city on the planet, Beijing can be hectic, busy, and smoggy. Despite this, there are truly beautiful sights to see and unique experiences to be had. With just 3.5 days in this historical Chinese city during a longer trip in Asia, here was our lineup: Day 1- Arrive into…
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 was actually the first international trip I ever took, and it set the stage for a lifelong love of…
Istanbul is a city that cannot be sufficiently described without being seen. At one corner you've traveled back in time to haggle for spices. At the the next, you're taking a modern trolley to a perfectly curated museum. This city seems to wear a veil of mystery, and is so many things in one. The Constantinople of the ancient world, Istanbul is located on the bridge between two continents, and this is apparent in so…
Iceland, the land of ice and fire, has become a pretty huge deal lately. This isolated Scandinavian nation was an “off the radar” destination for a while, but has recently seen explosive growth. Lately it seems like everybody is traveling here- and for good reason! I traveled to Iceland for a ten day road trip with my husband in August of 2016. The lack of traffic and easily navigable roads make this an ideal place…
The Emerald Isle is a lush, green country that most travelers aim to visit at some point in time. The local culture, traditions, history, and nature draw you in… or is it the pubs? Here is my itinerary for a 10 day independent road-trip- Also be sure to check out the driving map below! : Day 1: Fly in to the Shannon Airport. Pick up your rental car, and make a quick stop in the…
Many people haven’t heard of the small Eastern-European country of Montenegro, nor its medieval city of Kotor. In their defense, it just recently gained its independence in 2006! Despite being new to the scene, I have a feeling it’s about to be on the radar of travelers worldwide. Its natural beauty, kind people, and affordability are going to start drawing more and more visitors each year. On a two-week trip through the Balkans with my…
While Tanzania may not be your typical honeymoon destination, that's where my husband and I decided to go! I’ve always had a deep love for elephants, and the trip combined an African Safari with beach time on the spice island of Zanzibar. We planned the trip independently, but our safari company helped! This itinerary was perfect, allowing us to get a true taste of the diversity that Tanzania offers. Here was our schedule: [gallery type="circle" link="none"…
Paris is fantastic, but that's not breaking news. People have been saying it for years. Everyone has their own sentiments attached to the city of light, and it’s big enough to have a little something for everyone. Whether you’re interested in visiting for the food, the art, the history, or the culture, you won’t be disappointed. Back in college, I did a ten day backpacking trip to Paris, Normandy, and London with a few friends.…
In the summer heat of July, my family decided to go on a Utah road trip vacation. My Dad had been dreaming of this for a long time, and he wanted to mix in overnight camping/backpacking with staying in hotels. We flew out, rented a car, and explored the wild west! This is our 2 week itinerary. It includes details on what we did each day, and where we stayed. It required a lot of…
