In terms of unique travel experiences, you can't miss taking a Lake Titicaca tour from Puno to see the famous floating islands. The western hemisphere’s highest and largest lake, the culture and sights here are incomparable! We visited the floating islands in Peru as day trip from Puno, and seeing the Uros Islands and Taquile is an incredible memory of my month backpacking South America! Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if…
After multiple visits over the years, this is my suggested England itinerary for 7 days. It's perfect for first time visitors, and allows several days to see London. Jolly old London has been a place of fascination for me since I was a little girl. Its epic history filled with royals, intrigue, and power struggles drew me in. Visiting England was the first international trip I ever took, and it set the stage for my…
Madrid - Spain’s popular and walkable capital city. If you're short on time, follow my walking map to see the main sites with just one day in Madrid : While living in Valencia, I traveled to Madrid several times. For a few of my visits, I had only one day to introduce the city to newcomers. Through trial and error, here is the best way I've found to maximize your time! Some links in this…
The hills are alive... with the sound of music! While you won’t encounter many locals raving about the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, the 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 places from that timeless film. While there are loads of other things to experience in Salzburg, these were a few…
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 places. Most people may not have that kind of time, so this itinerary can be chunked into smaller visits too! Some links in this post are…
If you're visiting Scotland, chances are- you want to see one of the iconic Scottish Highland Cows. Where exactly can you find them though? First, let's talk about these ruggedly cute cows. Symbolic of Scotland, and rising in animal popularity lately, these guys are irresistible! With their long, wavy coats and majestic horns- how can you resist? [caption id="attachment_5640" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Me naively thinking I'd just happen upon dozens of Highland Cows[/caption] 🐂 SCROLL TO…
Over the years and through my travels, I've figured out the products that work for me. I know my favorites, and I'm happy to share them! This list is perfect for coming up with quality travel gift ideas, or simply buying them for yourself! Check out my favorite travel gift ideas below: Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these, I may earn a…
Greece is a country on every traveler’s radar- and for good reason. The photos don’t lie. It really is THAT beautiful. Trying fit everything you want to see in, and on a budget, is tricky. That's where I come in! While many people go to Greece on an organized tour or a cruise, we did this itinerary on our own, and with no rental car. This way, you can beat the crowds, and customize your…
My husband and I set out on our vacation using this budget 7-day Egypt itinerary. We went with the company Travel Talk, and added time in the Sinai Peninsula (Dahab) afterwards This post details my budget 7-day Egypt itinerary and vacation experience with this company, and also has ideas of what to do, see, and expect! Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these,…
The Salar de Uyuni, or salt flats of Uyuni, is easily one of the most ethereal places on earth. During a backpacking trip in Peru and Bolivia, I spent 2 days in this magical place. Here is how I'd describe my tour of the Salar de Uyuni, and what you can expect: |All photos taken by myself or my husband| Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something…
