So, you want to visit the land of Pura Vida? Whether you're planning a self-guided adventure or browsing tours to Costa Rica: What all can you comfortably fit into a 7-10 day Costa Rica itinerary? Here is the budget friendly Costa Rica itinerary I suggest. After visiting 3 times and spending over 12 weeks here, this route has my stamp of approval! With just 7-10 days, this self-guided itinerary shows the variety this country offers. It's…
If you have only 3 days in Edinburgh, here is how I suggest you divide up your time. Possibly my favorite city in all of Europe, there is plenty to do and see in Scotland's capital city. After taking my first trip to Scotland (an incredible 10 day road trip), I became hooked. I keep returning now to this magical country, and I can't seem to stop! This itinerary is helpful if you need a…
Want to go on an epic Iceland road-trip, but aren't sure where to begin? Here is my 10 days Iceland itinerary, road trip style! Using my itinerary will save you HOURS of planning! No need to research your own route- it’s all here (map below)! 🗺️ All you have to do? Just tweak and alter this base itinerary. Add more time where you like, and skip the places that don’t interest you! I traveled to…
In the heat of July, we did a Utah road trip vacation. We mixed in overnight camping, backpacking and hotels. We rented a car, and explored the wild west! It is a lot of driving, but incredibly scenic. With this schedule, we saw all of the MIGHTY FIVE on our Utah road trip itinerary! Using my itinerary will save you HOURS of planning! No need to research your own route🗺️ All you have to do?…
Want to take an epic Scotland road trip, but aren't sure where to start? Worried you might miss the best things to do and see along the way? With my detailed itinerary, you will save HOURS of planning! No need to plot out your route- it's here (map below)! 🗺️ All you have to do is tweak and alter this base itinerary. Add more time where you like, and skip the places that don't interest…
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…
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 itinerary works perfectly for a round trip flight in…
I truly loved our 10-day Tanzania safari itinerary, and beach time on the spice island of Zanzibar after. While maybe not your typical honeymoon destination, it's where we headed! We planned this trip independently, but our safari company helped! This schedule allows you to get in a classic safari, plus a tropical beach vacation. Below is my very detailed 10-day Tanzania safari itinerary, plus time in Zanzibar: ⇒ All photos taken by myself or my…
A few years ago, I found myself living in Valencia, Spain. I slowly developed an itinerary for how best to see Valencia in 3 days for whenever anyone visited. This itinerary is perfect for first time visitors to see the best of the city. Whenever I hosted a visitor to “my” city, this is how I split it up! My love for Valencia knows no bounds, hopefully you will love it too! ⇑ My walking…
I've traveled a lot, but nothing has sparked more interest than my trip to Cuba. Here I'll detail where we went and what you should do to have the perfect Cuba itinerary! Read my other post on how you can independently travel to Cuba as a U.S. citizen My detailed 10 Day Cuba Itinerary: Day 1: Havana - Cuba’s capital city, Havana is the largest and most popular on the island. Founded by the Spaniards in…
