In the heat of July, we went on 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…
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After several visits, this is my suggested England itinerary for 7 days (or 8 days!), perfect for first time visitors. 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 lifelong love of travel. Here are my top…
Visiting the ancient lands of the Inca, but not sure where to start? It can be overwhelming, but I can help! This is my ultimate Peru travel itinerary, plus a little bit of Bolivia and Chile. Once I graduated college, I did a 3 week backpacking trip to these places. Most people may not have that kind of time, so this itinerary can be chunked into smaller visits too! Some links in this post are…
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 affordably. The benefit of this is you can beat the crowds, and customize your…
My husband and I set out on our vacation using this budget 7-day Egypt itinerary. We went with the company Travel Talk, and added time in the Sinai Peninsula (Dahab) afterwards This post details my budget 7-day Egypt itinerary and vacation experience with this company, and also has ideas of what to do, see, and expect! Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these,…
While maybe not your typical honeymoon destination, it's where we headed! We loved our 10-day Tanzania safari itinerary, and beach time on the spice island of Zanzibar after. We planned this trip independently, but our safari company helped! This schedule is perfect, allowing you to get a taste of a classic safari, plus a tropical beach vacation. Here is our 10-day Tanzania safari itinerary, plus time in Zanzibar: ⇒ All photos taken by myself or…
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…
It's easy to fall in love with this gem of a city, and the stunning Bay of Kotor. After visiting twice, these are my tips on the best things to do in Kotor, Montenegro: I have a feeling Kotor is about to be the "next big thing". Its natural beauty, kind people, and affordability are going to draw in more and more visitors each year. It's easy to fall in love with the mountains, ocean,…
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…
If you love natural beauty and active adventures, then this place is it! Less visited than nearby parks, Kanab has just as much to offer (without the huge crowds!). There are truly so many amazing things to do in Kanab, Utah! Our itinerary was a bit aggressive, but we did and saw so much! We flew round-trip out of Las Vegas, and also stopped at Death Valley and Zion too. After one week exploring the…
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