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A Tour of Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia: What to Expect

The Salar de Uyuni, or salt flats of Uyuni, is easily one of the most ethereal places on earth. During a backpacking trip in Peru and Bolivia, I spent 2 days in this magical place. Here is how I'd describe my tour of the Salar de Uyuni, and what you can expect: |All photos taken by myself or my husband| Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something…

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Travel Themed Wedding: Real Life Examples & Ideas

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While this is not about traveling to far off destinations, it's about incorporating that love into your big day! Here are the details of our travel theme wedding in Cincinnati! I've always been a big "theme" lover. Our baby has a travel theme nursery, and my sisters threw me a travel theme baby shower. I even turned our home decor into one giant travel theme too! It's just how I am- love it or hate…

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Travel Themed Baby Shower : Real Life Examples!

This post shows the details of my “welcome to the world” travel themed baby shower. I'd always envisioned this theme, and loved seeing it come to life! The original goal was to host this at a neighborhood clubhouse, but we had to have it in an outdoor venue (this was 2020). I think it still turned out beautifully! See my travel-themed wedding here! Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book…

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Where to stay in Edinburgh: My Review of Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

One of my favorite travel experiences ever is my ten day road trip through Scotland. During that time, I fell in love with Edinburgh! It might even be my favorite city in all of Europe- now I just can't stop going back to visit. Happily, I found a way to get myself back to Scotland! I added time in London this time around- and brought our 3 year old along with us. We spent 3 days…

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20 Awe-Inspiring Locations to Add to Your Bucket List

"Awe: An emotion variously combining veneration and wonder, that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime" Sometimes when you travel, you arrive at a place and can’t help but feel a bit disappointed. You might even feel guilty for feeling that way. Isn’t everything supposed to be exciting and wonderful when you travel? Sometimes, unfortunately, that feeling is inevitable. Maybe something you built up in your mind ends up being disappointing. It…

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Travel + Sloth Nursery Theme Ideas for Your Baby

I’ve always been one to love “themes”. I’m that girl who has been forcing her friends to attend my various themed parties for years. Having a sloth nursery then should come as no surprise! 🦥 Since my wedding in 2014 was travel-themed, most of my home decor is, and even my baby shower was “welcome to the world” themed, I didn’t want to overdo it with another travel themed room. I decided then to merge…

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Visiting 30 Countries by 30

Everyone has a dream- a vision for their life. Some dream of success in a career path, achieving recognition from peers. Others dream of true love, getting married, starting a family. Some dream of obtaining degrees, acquiring knowledge. Some seek fame, some seek fortune. All of these dreams- while different in their specifics- are equally beautiful. All of these dreams require work. All of these dreams require sacrifice, dedication, and effort. All of these dreams…

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Type “shamrock” for my full itinerary! 🍀🇮🇪🌈 If yo Type “shamrock” for my full itinerary! 🍀🇮🇪🌈

If you have just two days to drive Ireland’s gorgeous “Ring of Kerry” scenic drive, this is one way to do it! 

There are of course loads of different routes and ways to see the sites, but this is just one idea to help you plan 🚙 your ideal Irish road trip!

#ireland🇮🇪 #ringofkerry #irelandroadtrip
Details on visiting ⬇️ This is @thechurchdublin, Details on visiting ⬇️

This is @thechurchdublin, a very memorable and fun dining spot in Dublin ☘️

Yes, it’s actually a former 17th-century church
that’s now a café, bar, and restaurant 🙏🍻

☕ Coffee + pastries during the day
🍽️ Full menu for lunch & dinner
🍺 Live music and pints at night

It’s big, beautiful, and cozy inside, so give yourself time to wander around.

We ate here with our 5 year old son around 430pm and had no wait, and the staff were very friendly to him 👶🏼

⚠️ Reservations are highly recommended! especially evenings and weekends

This is one of those places that might feel touristy, but when we went there was a good mix of locals and visitors 🇮🇪✨

Follow me for more Ireland content! 

#visitireland🍀 #dublincity #thingstodoindublin
☘️Type “shamrock” for a copy of my full itinerary! ☘️Type “shamrock” for a copy of my full itinerary! 

If you only have two days dedicated to driving the popular “Ring of Kerry” scenic route, this is one way to split it up! 🚙 

#irelandgram #ireland🇮🇪 #ringofkerry
😂🤪 …but for real Anyone else just have that pull 😂🤪 …but for real

Anyone else just have that pull in their soul towards Scotland and/or Ireland? 💚💙

If so, you’re in the right place! I’ll be posting more content on how to help you plan your travels and find great places to go 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪✈️
Need help planning your dream trip to Scotland or Need help planning your dream trip to Scotland or Ireland? 🤝 Head to my page and let’s get started! 

#scotlandtravel #ireland🇮🇪 #travelblogs
Hilariously random, but I love quirky little stops Hilariously random, but I love quirky little stops like this while on a road trip 🚙 

If you’ll be enjoying an Irish road trip, make sure to add this to your route! @barackobamaplaza 🍕 ⛽️ 

#irelandtravel #irelandroadtrip #ireland_insta
Have you done this? This is just for fun- 🤩 But Have you done this? 

This is just for fun- 🤩 But are there any places you’d add? 

Books that have inspired travel 📚 #bookstagram #travelinspires #disneymovies
Need help planning your dream Outlander inspired t Need help planning your dream Outlander inspired trip to Scotland? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 I’m your girl! 

Follow along for all my tips and inspiration for UK and Scotland travel
Details on these ⬇️ Day Trips from London You Nee Details on these ⬇️

Day Trips from London You Need to Take! 🌍

Looking for a quick escape from the city? Here are 7 amazing day trips easily done from London👇

1️⃣ The Cotswolds – 🚂 1.5 hrs (train) | 🚌 2+ hrs (bus)
🌿 Explore the charming villages and picture-perfect English countryside!

2️⃣ Stonehenge – 🚂 1.5 hrs (train via Salisbury) | 🚌 2.5 hrs (bus)
🪨 Walk among the ancient mystical stones and wonder at how they got there

3️⃣ White Cliffs of Dover – 🚂 1 hr (train) | 🚌 2.5 hrs (bus)
🏞 Hike along the iconic chalk cliffs for stunning sea views!

4️⃣ Tintern Abbey – 🚂 2.5 hrs (train to Chepstow) | 🚌 3 hrs (bus)
🏰 Explore the hauntingly beautiful ruins of a 12th-century abbey in Wales!

5️⃣ Bath – 🚂 1.5 hrs (train) | 🚌 3 hrs (bus)
🛁 Visit the ancient Roman Baths and soak up the city’s architectural beauty!

6️⃣ Oxford – 🚂 1 hr (train) | 🚌 2 hrs (bus)
📚 Wander the historic Oxford University and feel like you’re in the world of Harry Potter

7️⃣ Windsor Castle – 🚂 30 min (train) | 🚌 1 hr (bus)
👑 Tour the oldest & largest inhabited castle, a truly royal experience!

Have you been to any of these places before? ⬇️

#englandtravel #londondaytrip #londonlover
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