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Travel Themed Wedding: Real Life Examples & Ideas

travel theme wedding example

While this is not about traveling to far off destinations, it's about incorporating that love into your big day! Here are the details of our travel theme wedding in Cincinnati! I've always been a big "theme" lover. Our baby has a travel theme nursery, and my sisters threw me a travel theme baby shower. I even turned our home decor into one giant travel theme too! It's just how I am- love it or hate…

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One Day in Savannah, Georgia: Itinerary

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 nearby Charleston, Savannah's historic district is renowned for its photogenic beauty. Stroll 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…

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Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania: Advice & Tips For First Timers

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest point, is a bucket list item for many. Ascending that blue and white peak hovering over the African savanna is a goal many aspire to- but it's not always easy. The Niemers are an adventurous husband and wife duo who decided to take on the challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.  It wasn't for me, but my friend Christina and her husband Greaham were up for the challenge!  They let me…

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Best Hikes in the Smokies (Smoky Mountains National Park)

If you're visiting the Great Smoky Mountains or Gatlinburg area, going on a hike is THE main attraction! These are (in my opinion) the best hikes in the Smokies: Having visited nearby Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg on many separate occasions, these are the hikes that stand out to me most over the years. Make sure to check the park website for trail conditions before setting out!! 🐻 Map with my favorite Smoky Mountain hikes pinned:…

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My Favorites in Gatlinburg: Top Things to Do After 20+ Visits!

Living just a few hours from the Great Smoky Mountains, I’ve visited Gatlinburg, Tennessee at least twenty times. Thinking back on all these ventures, here are my Gatlinburg top things to do! These may all fit into one Gatlinburg trip, or you can spread them out! There’s a little something for everyone and every occasion! 🐻⛰️🥾 Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these,…

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Best Things to do in Kotor, Montenegro: What to Do & See

It's easy to fall in love with this gem of a city, and the stunning Bay of Kotor. After visiting twice, these are my tips on the best things to do in Kotor, Montenegro: I have a feeling Kotor is about to be the "next big thing". Its natural beauty, kind people, and affordability are going to draw in more and more visitors each year. It's easy to fall in love with the mountains, ocean,…

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Fun Things to do in Cincinnati, Ohio

Growing up in Northern Kentucky- basically living in Cincinnati- I consider myself a “native”. I’ve spent years enjoying the city, so here's my ultimate list of fun things to do in Cincinnati, Ohio! These tips give a good overview of the Queen City- a “big city” with a small town vibe. You can use this to plan a Cincinnati weekend trip. It has great info for first time visitors- but useful for locals too! Some…

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Reasons to Visit Kentucky: The Top 5 Things to Do (From a Local!)

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When people think of Kentucky, often they envision horse races, big hats, and maybe some barefoot children running around a coal mine in the hollers of the Appalachians. While these images (however stereotypical) may represent portions of the bluegrass state, there is so much more than just banjos and moonshine in the great Commonwealth! As a born and raised (northern) Kentuckian with a love of exploration, these are my top 5 things to do- all…

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My Budget 7-Day Egypt Itinerary: Ideas for an Affordable Visit!

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,…

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Things to do in Singer Island & West Palm Beach, Florida

I’ve traveled a lot, but some places have a bigger meaning or impact on my life than others. Singer Island, Florida is one of these spots that will always have a part of my heart! Growing up, my grandparents had a condo on this gorgeous island near West Palm Beach. Every summer we’d spend two weeks there. It was host to some of the absolute best times of my life. With that, here are my…

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This road trip is so ideal, 😍 you get to explore huge cities like London 🇬🇧 and then slower paced days in Wales enjoying castles 🏰 and towns with hardly any other tourists. 

Scotland has my heart as you know, 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 so adding that to the end of this UK road trip schedule makes it that much better! 🚙 

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Instead of constantly checking airfare prices yourself, the deals come straight to you 📩

We actually bought our flights to Dublin last summer the day we got an email about a super discounted flight ✈️ 

If you’re looking to travel more while spending less, it’s definitely worth checking out 🌎! Link is in my bio & can save you $20 off your first year.

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Looking for a family-friendly attraction in Louisv Looking for a family-friendly attraction in Louisville? 🏇

The Kentucky Derby Museum is it! ✨ 

Right next to Churchill Downs, the museum has interactive exhibits with plenty of hands-on activities 🎉

It gives kids a chance to learn about the history and excitement of the Kentucky Derby, in a way they can understand 🏇💕

Families can explore racing simulators, see authentic Derby artifacts, and even add on a variety of guided tours at Churchill Downs. 🏇👒

The museum is a nonprofit, and it’s the exclusive public tour provider for the track! We did the Thoroughbred Workout Tour, which is great for all ages and gives you the chance to see horses warming up and working out on the track 🏇🏇🏇

Whether you’re a horse racing fan or not, the Museum is still a place that both adults and kids can enjoy 😊 

Afterwards, we went to live racing at the track, but there’s also endless other fun things to do in Louisville ✨

Thank you to @derbymuseum for hosting us! We had so much fun and made some great family memories 💕 #kentuckytravels #churchilldowns #kentuckyderby
Details ⬇️ Word is slowly getting out about this Details ⬇️

Word is slowly getting out about this beautiful part of Ireland, but I’m here to spread the news even more! 🍀

The Dingle Peninsula was one of my favorite parts of my recent Irish road trip! 🇮🇪✨ @dinglepeninsulatourism 

While it’s been touted recently as an alternate to the Ring of Kerry, I think they’re different enough that it’s best to do both! 🩵

The Dingle Peninsula is gorgeous though and you need to add it to your Ireland itinerary! 🎉 

Also make sure to do a dolphin 🐬 tour out of Dingle town!

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A lot of these tips are common sense, but just in case you haven’t done a ton of research yet, now you’ll be better prepared before your trip to Ireland! 🇮🇪 

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Type “Skye” and I’ll send you my 2 day itinerary f Type “Skye” and I’ll send you my 2 day itinerary for the Isle of Skye- one of Scotland’s most popular tourist destinations. 

Yes, it can get crowded there- but for good reason! 🧚✨

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It’s all done within the app and it is very easy to set up! I wish I’d had one of these earlier in my life ✨

Let me know if you’d like the link in the comments and I’ll send you it, plus a discount code, for your upcoming international travels! 🌍

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Why are they “magical”? ✨ Well, these are the plac Why are they “magical”? ✨ Well, these are the places that have stood out in my memory as the spots in the UK that feel the most surreal (or, well.. magic!)!✨

They have a misty, ethereal vibe at times, 🪄 and just feel like places where a fairy would pop up (if they were going to, lol). 🧚

How many have you been to? 🦄 

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I miss the Emerald Isle already! 🍀😫

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