I traveled a lot this past year, but nothing has sparked more interest from people than my trip to Cuba. In this post I'm going to explain where we went, how we got around, and what all you should do to have the perfect Cuba itinerary! For details on how you can independently travel to Cuba as a U.S. Citizen, check out my other post! Here’s my detailed 10 Day Itinerary: Day 1: Havana - Cuba’s…
In July 2017 my husband and I set out on a tour of Egypt with Travel Talk Tours. We also added time in the Sinai Peninsula and Jordan as an optional tour extension afterwards. This post details my Egypt experience with this company, and also provides ideas on things to do, see, and what to expect! Before our tour officially started, my husband and I arrived to Cairo, Egypt 2 days early. We wanted to…
Beijing is perhaps the one city that is most quintessentially “China”. What foreigners picture China to be, Beijing is. Coming in as the 8th most populated city on the planet, Beijing can be hectic, busy, and smoggy. Despite this, there are truly beautiful sights and unique experiences to be had. With just 3.5 days in this historical Chinese city during a longer trip in Asia, here was our lineup: Day 1- Arrive into Beijing! After…
Jolly old London-Town has been a place of fascination for me ever since I was a little girl. Its epic history filled with royals, intrigue, and power struggles drew me in immediately. Once I read “Peter Pan”, “Harry Potter”, and a handful of Jane Austen novels, the deal was sealed. I was in love. Visiting England was actually the first international trip I ever took, and it set the stage for a lifelong love of…
Istanbul is a city that cannot be sufficiently described without being seen. At one corner you've traveled back in time to haggle for spices. At the the next, you're taking a modern trolley to a perfectly curated museum. This city seems to wear a veil of mystery, and is so many things in one. The Constantinople of the ancient world, Istanbul is located on the bridge between two continents, and this is apparent in so…
The Emerald Isle is a lush, green country that most travelers aim to visit at some point in time. Ireland's local culture, traditions, history, and nature draw you in… or is it the pubs? Here is my itinerary for a 10 day independent Ireland road-trip Day 1: Fly in to the Shannon Airport. Pick up your rental car, and make a quick stop in the thatch-roof village of Adare. Stay the night in Killarney- my…
Many people haven’t heard of the small Eastern-European country of Montenegro, nor its medieval city of Kotor. In their defense, it just recently gained its independence in 2006! Despite being new to the scene, I have a feeling it’s about to be on the radar of travelers worldwide. Its natural beauty, kind people, and affordability are going to start drawing more and more visitors each year. On a two-week trip through the Balkans with my…
While Tanzania may not be your typical honeymoon destination, that's where my husband and I headed in January 2015! This trip combined an African Safari with beach time on the spice island of Zanzibar. We planned the trip independently, but our safari company helped! This schedule was perfect, allowing us to get a taste of the diversity Tanzania offers. Here is our Tanzania itinerary: [gallery type="circle" link="none" ids="2175,2213,2142"] All photos were taken by either myself…
Paris is fantastic, but that's nothing new. People have been saying it for years. Everyone has their own sentiments attached to the city of light, and it’s big enough to have something for everyone. Whether you’re visiting for the food, the art, the history, or the culture, you won’t be disappointed. In college, I did a ten day backpacking trip to Paris, Normandy, and London. During our time in Paris, here is how we saw…
In the summer heat of July, my family decided to go on a Utah road trip vacation. We wanted to mix in overnight camping/backpacking with staying in hotels, so we flew out, rented a car, and explored the wild west! This is our 2 week itinerary. It required a lot of driving, but it is all incredibly scenic- and we were able to see all of Utah’s MIGHTY FIVE on our road trip! Day 1:…
