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4 Amazing Day Trips from Lucerne, Switzerland

Beneath the picturesque Swiss Alps, Lucerne is a classic European town (dating back to the 8th century) with stunning landscapes and architecture.  Beyond the medieval buildings, there are several great options for those looking to get out of the city, and into nature. From scenic train rides, cruises on the lake, or mountain excursions, there is no shortage of day trips from Lucerne! I spent time in Switzerland with my mom and sister while on…

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Lake Titicaca Tours from Puno, Peru: The Floating Islands

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…

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Haunted Places in Cincinnati (& Around!)

Whether or not you believe in the supernatural, it’s still fun to visit spots said to be haunted by a restless spirit or two. If you’re in the mood to visit some haunted places in Cincinnati, (+Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana) here is a fun lineup: If you want to try a "haunted road trip" to see all these haunted places, check my map! Starting out in Cincinnati, work your way around. Stay in the car,…

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1 Hour Drive: Day Trips from Cincinnati, Ohio

Do you live happily in the Cincinnati area, but just want to break free? 🎉 Are you a Northern Kentuckian who wants something to do besides playing corn-hole, or seeing people you went to grade-school with? 🏫 Are you tired of hearing the only fun things to do involve chili, sports, or a park? 🌭 If the above applies, this is for you! Read my list of day trips from Cincinnati, all within a one…

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Playa Peñíscola, Spain: Things to Do

When I lived in Valencia, one of my favorite places to go on the weekend is the medieval town and playa of Peñíscola, Spain. It has great beaches, but why go here when you could go anywhere else? The reason is… the views!  Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you!).  The…

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Montanejos: Hot Springs & Waterfalls – A Valencia Daytrip

While living in Valencia, Spain a trip to the thermal springs of Montanejos was one of the first day-trips I took out of the city. See the details below!: Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you!).  It was time to begin our “day-trip” out of Valencia with the tour company Do-Valencia.…

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Beaches Near Cincinnati: Best Swim Spots

If you’re like me and love the water, living in a “landlocked” state can be frustrating. If you just want a place to float around on a unicorn tube, here's where to find the beaches near Cincinnati you've been dreaming of! These lakes, within a 1-2 hour drive from Cincinnati, all have “public beaches”. This means you can pack a beach chair, umbrella, and a cooler and pretend you’re in Florida for a few hours! …

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Fun Attractions in Lexington, Kentucky

Looking for things to do and fun attractions in Lexington, Kentucky ? You're in the right place! Lexington is one of my favorite cities- I’ve traveled all over the world, and it always feels like home. When I was a student at the University of Kentucky, I had the privilege of living in this great town for five years. Even though I now live closer to Cincinnati, I still make it back to Lex frequently.…

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2 Hour Drive: Day Trips from Cincinnati, Ohio

If you're looking for a fun getaway, staycation, or long weekend away... here are my ideas for Cincinnati day trips! All of these are within a one to two hour drive from Cincinnati, Ohio.  ⇒ For more Cincinnati day trips, see my places under a one hour drive! Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these, I may earn a small commission (at no…

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You HAVE to try this new dinner spot in Louisville You HAVE to try this new dinner spot in Louisville! (opened this spring!) 🍽️

For a solid dinner choice, you can’t go wrong with Bourré Bonne Steakhouse. 💕

Located on the main floor of the @hotelbourrebonne it’s a French–inspired steakhouse with southern touches! 🥩 I also love its cozy yet upscale feel. 

📍832 E Market St, Louisville, KY
🕰 Mon–Thu: 4pm–10pm
Fri–Sat: 4pm–11pm
Sun: 4pm–9pm

It’s the perfect option for date night! A couple actually got engaged while we were there 💍 

Portions are generous, the vibe is relaxed (the staff were so kind to our 5 year old!), and the food is so flavorful and inventive. 🎉

My favorite thing was easily the croissant loaf with bayou butter, but my entree was incredible too! 🍝 

Get yourself out there! 🤤 

Thank you so much to the hotel for having us! The food was truly delicious! 🥰

#kentuckyproud #hotelbourrebonne #louisvilleeats
Did I trick you? 😜 Wales definitely felt like a “ Did I trick you? 😜

Wales definitely felt like a “hidden gem” as a travel destination- 💎 at least as someone from the US! 

I don’t think I’ve met more than 2 or 3 people who have ever been! 

Most of the places we went were not crowded at all, and everything was so peaceful and beautiful 😍 

Is Wales on your radar? 🐳 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 

#wales #visitwales #cymru #walestravel #uktravel #greatbritain🇬🇧 #walescoast #walesphotography #walesbytrails #lovegreatbritain #portmeirion
Type “shamrock” for a copy of my itinerary! 🍀 You Type “shamrock” for a copy of my itinerary! 🍀

You might think a trip to here will be expensive, 💰 but there are so many free things to do in Ireland 🇮🇪 as you explore the beautiful country!

This is just barely scratching the surface for what you can see, for free, while exploring! 🇮🇪🌈🍀

Oh yeah and sorry if you’re now being haunted by an evil banshee 👻

#irelandtrip #irelandtravels #irelandroadtrip 

@tourismireland
Truly loved our stay at @hotelbourrebonne in Louis Truly loved our stay at @hotelbourrebonne in Louisville & honestly… obsessed. ✨ 

The staff were all so kind & they went out of their way multiple times to make us feel special, & to really include Lorenzo (our 5 year old) in everything 🥹

It’s one of those hotels where the vibe feels both modern and cozy at the same time 💕

We loved the bourbon barrel stay ceilings, 🥃 & the prettiest little design details everywhere you look- plus lots of art! 

The rooms are super comfy, & the hotel is walkable to so many downtown spots 🏙️. Also the lobby feels luxe, but without trying too hard 😇

If you’re planning a weekend in Louisville, this is a really solid pick… especially if you love good food!! 🍝 

The onsite restaurant, Steakhouse Bourré Bonne, served us one of my favorite meals EVER. So so good 🤤 

It has an open kitchen, incredible cuts of steak, & a huge bourbon selection. Such a fun date-night spot ✨

Practical info:
📍 133 W Market St, Louisville, KY
(Part of Hilton’s Curio Collection)

Save this for your next Louisville stay! 🤍 

Also huge thanks to the hotel for hosting us- we had such a fun family weekend getaway! 🥰

#louisvillekentucky #louisvillerestaurants #familyfriendlyhotel
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My list of places to find highland cows in Scotland has 51 pins so far, & more added all the time! 

Let me know if I missed any places you know of 🐂 

⭐️ Note ⭐️ The place we’re feeding the cow in the video was at Trossachs Woolen Mill. You can pay at the store inside and they’ll give you carrots you can feed the cows. 🥕 Of course never feed random livestock without permission!

PS: follow along for more Scotland and UK travel tips! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 

#scotland_insta #scotland_ig #scotland_lover #visitscotland #highlandcow #heilancoo #highlandcowsofinstagram #scotlandisnow
🇮🇪If you’re short on time while visiting Dublin & 🇮🇪If you’re short on time while visiting Dublin & want to get out of the city & see a bit more, these are some feasible day trip ideas! 🍀🌈

If you’d like info on these Dublin day trips 🇮🇪 in an organized list form, just comment “day trip” and I’ll get it sent!

#ireland_gram #ireland🇮🇪 #irelandtourism #thingstodoindublin
Advice for Americans traveling to Europe! Here’s w Advice for Americans traveling to Europe! Here’s what to expect in terms of tipping 💸💷💶

Agree? Disagree? What’s your usual approach?

#europetravels #tippingculture #ricksteveseurope #visiteurope
Full transparency here! 🙈 What did I spend on a Full transparency here! 🙈 

What did I spend on a 10 day Scotland road trip? 

🩵 My husband is a data analyst, so he kept track of every penny in a detailed spreadsheet (😂) which I later organized to figure this out! 

⭐️ Keep in mind this is for the cost of ONE person, assuming you are splitting it with one or more others

🏨LODGING: We stayed in budget or midrange hotels ranging from $85/nt to $175/nt. We did a combination of hotels (via @bookingcom), AirBNB and one private room in a hostel. This cost $390 total per person, or $39/day

🍽FOOD/GROCERIES: We did a combination of grocery shopping, eating included meals from our lodgings, and going to restaurants or pubs. 🍻 

We only ate at one “expensive” spot the whole trip, and tried not to go too crazy. Excluding alcohol, our meals and snacks ended up at $280 total per person, or $28/day

🚙TRANSPORT: If you don’t do a road trip of Scotland, this would be significantly cheaper. However, car is what we wanted! 

Using our @costco membership, our rental was $580 total. If you split this cost, it would be $58/day or about $29 per person per day. 

⛽️GAS & PARKING: This added up, I’ll admit. 🙃 We did drive around 1,200 miles total, though! 

Between gas and parking in the bigger cities where it wasn’t free, we spent a total of $375, or about $19 per person per day.

🎟ATTRACTIONS/TICKETS/EXCURSIONS: We spent a total of $250 on things like admission to historic sites, fun activities, walking tours, etc. 

This would be about $25/day, or about $13 per person each day.

⭐️These prices do NOT include alcohol, souvenirs, or the round trip ferry ticket we purchased to Orkney. ⭐️

What questions do you have? 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

#scotland_insta #scotlandtravel #visitscotland #budgettravel #discoverscotland #scotland_greatshots
Helen, Georgia at Christmas is the perfect place f Helen, Georgia at Christmas is the perfect place for lovers of small towns looking for a Christmas-y backdrop. 🎄

This mountain town was designed with Bavarian architecture, & most of the restaurants, shops & bars have Alpine style & German fare. 🇩🇪 

Several Lifetime Channel Christmas movies have been filmed here, & it’s easy to see why! 🎥 

Here you can attend a “lighting of the village” event (with appearances by Mr. and Mrs. Claus! 🎅🏼), or a German style Christkindlmarket full of food, live music, & a craft show 🎨 

The main thing is to simply stroll the streets, enjoying the lights & decor 🎄

Grab some glühwein from Hofer’s bakery, a giant pretzel from Ludwig’s 🥨 & enjoy! 🍻 

There’s also a nearby “Christmas in the Mountains” parade & a “Victorian Christmas” event at the local Hardman farm site. 🎄🎅🏻

Plus, the area has loads of wineries & scenic waterfalls- there’s always something to do! 🍷 

We really enjoyed our visit, & made it to nearby Dahlonega too (another cute small town)! 

The southern hospitality truly is alive & well here- everyone was super chatty & friendly. 😇

#helengeorgia #bavarian #christkindlmarkt #visitgeorgia #christmastown #usatravels
#christmasinspiration #georgiatravel
#northgeorgia #smalltownusa
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