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Italy Best Things to Do: 11 Insider Tips

After traveling to Italy four separate times in my life (and giving my kids Italian names!), you could say it's amore. With that, I've curated a list of my favorite experiences and top tips for the best things to do in Italy! ⇒Read also: My 10-14 day itinerary ideas for Italy  Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these, I may earn a small…

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My Two Week Italy Itinerary (14 Days) by Train

Fitting it all in with a two week Italy itinerary seems daunting, but it's actually a great amount of time. You can explore so much by train with 14 days in Italy. It's a busy schedule, but worth it! After 14 days in Italy with my family, and returning 4 more times since, I can safely say this is a quality (and yes, BUSY) itinerary! This has a perfect combination of iconic Italy, while also…

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Photography in Rome: Instagram Photo Spots

Rome, the eternal city, has so much to offer- Insanely delicious food, fascinating history, and monuments older than we can comprehend.  I hate billing a historic city as merely a backdrop for photo opportunities. However, I know visitors to Rome still want to capture their memories, and have quality photos to look back on. Keeping this in mind, here are my tips for photography in Rome, perfect for creating a personalized photo calendar or capturing…

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Friendly reminder that if you want a less tourist- Friendly reminder that if you want a less tourist-filled and generally more affordable euro summer, ☀️ you need to consider visiting the Balkans!

I’m forever dreaming of how beautiful this trip through Eastern Europe was. 😍 

Truly incredible old towns, impressive nature, unique cultural vibes, and even some sobering remnants of the war in the 1990s. 

I highly recommend all of these places! ✨ 

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💸Scotland is worth all the money though right?? 😜 💸Scotland is worth all the money though right?? 😜

If you do take that dream trip to Scotland, make sure to let me know! It isn’t necessarily cheap, but you can still do it affordably 💸

I have tons of great Scotland travel planning resources and advice for you! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✨

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Maybe one of my favorite days of the whole trip, t Maybe one of my favorite days of the whole trip, this adventure through Northern Ireland was so much fun! ☘️

Exploring the Torr Head Drive, Old Bushmills Distillery, The hidden village of Galboly and just lots of scenic stops along the way- this day was it ✨

Follow along for the rest of our Ireland road trip itinerary! 

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Ok chill this is a joke- kinda 😇 I saw this trend Ok chill this is a joke- kinda 😇

I saw this trend and knew I had to make my own spin on it 😂

But yes, going to Scotland every year is a basic need but does it always happen? Definitely not 😭😅 

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Type “list” & I’ll send you the full pdf with all Type “list” & I’ll send you the full pdf with all my best Ireland summer packing tips, links included! 🧳☘️🇮🇪

Anyways if you’ve ever wondered what in the world to expect or what to pack for summer travels in Ireland- I’ve got you! 🎉

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If you need help planning a dream itinerary for a If you need help planning a dream itinerary for a vacation to Ireland or Scotland- I’m your girl! I have tons of great travel resources to help you 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🇬🇧✨
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Lately I’ve been using my Faro Light Backpack from @bagsmart_official for pretty much everything. It transitions easily from hiking trails to everyday suburban mom life 🧑‍🧒‍🧒, plus it’s lightweight, breathable, and keeps things organized!

I love the color-block design too, and it works just as well for hikes as it does for errands or running to the park with my kids 🌳 

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Cincy and NKy friends- This is a great staycation Cincy and NKy friends- This is a great staycation idea!! ✨ It’s also great for anyone planning to see the Ark Encounter too. 

Don’t forget @abideglamping also has fun igloo domes you can stay in too!

Staying in a glamping tent with a built-in spiral tube slide at Abide Glamping 🌀🛝⛺️ was so much fun!

Located in N.Kentucky, this family-friendly glamping spot has fully furnished tents (real beds, electricity, nice bathroom, cozy seating) 🏕️ plus outdoor space to spread out.

Here you’ll also find fire pits, 🔥 space for grilling, 🍔and easy access to nature! 

This is a great option for families who want a unique stay, but don’t want to skip out on the creature comforts 🤪

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