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If you find yourself in Tirana in the heat of summer, you know how hot those Balkan summers can get! A visit to Durres Beach, Albania is the perfect solution! Only a 40 minute drive from Tirana, Durres (Beach) is situated on the Adriatic coast. When I traveled there with my husband, it felt like a hidden gem. Not only is it incredibly affordable- but the beach is quiet, the water is warm, and there…

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London is obviously super well connected, so it’s easy to get almost anywhere without a car, and on a budget! 💷

If you’re looking for organized London day trips though, these are some that you can do, no work involved, and at a good price! 🇬🇧 

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This was my second big road trip through Ireland, so we did some of the less common stops this time around, including time in Northern Ireland. 🌈

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After several trips to Italy over the past twenty years, ✨these are the little tidbits of advice that I think are useful for first time travelers! 🧳 

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 Rome can steal your heart… but only if you know what you’re walking into 😅

After 4 separate visits to the Eternal City over the years, I picked up a few things I think first time visitors will want to know before they go! 

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