Scotland is one of few countries I’ve traveled to that I immediately felt drawn to. It had this magnetism about it. It’s hard to explain without sounding cliché, but this island is just magic. I know I’ll be back again for another tour of Scotland by car. My husband and I spent ten days in Scotland for a road trip. June was a decent month as the midges aren’t bad, and the weather is cool…
One of the biggest challenges of packing for a trip to Scotland is the unpredictable weather. With temperatures ranging from chilly to mild, you never know what you will get! You may luck out and have sun, but I’d say to expect rain at least once a day! To help you prepare, here are a few tips for what to pack for Scotland in summer for my fellow ladies: [convertkit form=6140842] SUMMERTIME: When we did…
Everyone has their own sentiments attached to the city of light, and it’s big enough to have something for everyone. Here is my suggested itinerary for 4 days in Paris: I did a ten day trip with 3 of my friends to Paris, Normandy, and London Here is how we saw most of the key sights in a short amount of time, and on a budget! Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if…
In the heat of July, my family went on a Utah road trip vacation. We mixed in overnight camping, backpacking and staying in hotels. We flew out, rented a car, and explored the wild west! It is a lot of driving, but incredibly scenic. With this schedule, we were able to see all of the MIGHTY FIVE on our Utah road trip itinerary! Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book…
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…
Madrid - Spain’s capital city. In the direct center of the country, it draws in thousands of tourists each year. If you're short on time, follow my walking map for your one day in Madrid : While living in Valencia, I traveled to Madrid several times. For a few of my visits I had only 1 day to introduce the city to newcomers. Through trial and error, here is the best way to maximize your…
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, 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 buy…
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