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Utah Road Trip Itinerary: 2 Weeks + 5 National Parks

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?…

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2 Hour Drive: Day Trips from Cincinnati, Ohio

If you're looking for a fun getaway, staycation, or long weekend away... here are my ideas for short Cincinnati day trips! All of these are within a one to two hour drive from Cincinnati, Ohio.  ⇒ For more Cincinnati day trips, see my places under a one hour drive! Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these, I may earn a small commission (at…

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My Top Cincinnati Staycation Ideas

Feeling stir crazy at home? There are still ways to make it FEEL like you’re traveling without going too far. I hope my Cincinnati staycation ideas can help inspire you! Depending on budget, there's several great options in the Northern Kentucky & Cincinnati area. With my ideas, you can act like a tourist in your own town, and make it *feel* like you're on a travel adventure- even if you're in your own backyard.  Some…

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One Day in Savannah, Georgia: Itinerary

A historic town with romantic branches shading its city squares, while they drip haunting Spanish moss... how could you not be captivated? With limited time, here's how to spend one day in Savannah, Georgia:  Reminiscent of nearby Charleston, Savannah's historic district is renowned for its photogenic beauty. Stroll around in that humid, salty air and you can’t help but take things slow. Walk with purpose- admire its grand homes and architecture! 🌴 Some links in…

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Best Hikes in the Smokies (Smoky Mountains National Park)

If you're visiting the Great Smoky Mountains or Gatlinburg area, going on a hike is THE main attraction! These are (in my opinion) the best hikes in the Smokies: Having visited nearby Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg on many separate occasions, these are the hikes that stand out to me most over the years. Make sure to check the park website for trail conditions before setting out!! 🐻 Map with my favorite Smoky Mountain hikes pinned:…

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My Favorites in Gatlinburg: Top Things to Do After 20+ Visits!

Living just a few hours from the Great Smoky Mountains, I’ve visited Gatlinburg, Tennessee at least twenty times. Thinking back on all these ventures, here are my Gatlinburg top things to do! These may all fit into one Gatlinburg trip, or you can spread them out! There’s a little something for everyone and every occasion! 🐻⛰️🥾 Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these,…

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Fun Things to do in Cincinnati, Ohio

Growing up in Northern Kentucky- basically living in Cincinnati- I consider myself a “native”. I’ve spent years enjoying the city, so here's my ultimate list of fun things to do in Cincinnati, Ohio! These tips give a good overview of the Queen City- a “big city” with a small town vibe. You can use this to plan a Cincinnati weekend trip. It has great info for first time visitors- but useful for locals too! Some…

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Things to do in Singer Island & West Palm Beach, Florida

I’ve traveled a lot, but some places have a bigger meaning or impact on my life than others. Singer Island, Florida is one of these spots that will always have a part of my heart! Growing up, my grandparents had a condo on this gorgeous island near West Palm Beach. Every summer we’d spend two weeks there. It was host to some of the absolute best times of my life. With that, here are my…

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Folly Beach Things to Do: A South Carolina Seaside Getaway

I love a good family vacation, and this is a great place for it. Read my tips for Folly Beach things to do! Close to Kiawah Island and Charleston, but far enough away to feel like a small town, I am a big fan of this South Carolina destination! [gallery type="rectangular" link="none" ids="2804,2803,2805"] Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these, I may earn…

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Best Tacos in Cincinnati (+Latin Food!)

Over the years, my husband and I began a quest to find the best, most authentic tacos in the area. We wanted to find that one local place that could come close to the delicious foods we've had on our travels in South America.  After several years, this is the list we came up with! Here are our own opinions of where to find the best tacos in Cincinnati (and Northern Kentucky).  These places are…

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Type “Skye” and I’ll send you my 2 day itinerary f Type “Skye” and I’ll send you my 2 day itinerary for the Isle of Skye- one of Scotland’s most popular tourist destinations. 

Yes, it can get crowded there- but for good reason! 🧚✨

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If you haven’t tried an eSIM yet instead of just p If you haven’t tried an eSIM yet instead of just paying your phone company’s crazy high roaming charges- try it out! 📲

It’s all done within the app and it is very easy to set up! I wish I’d had one of these earlier in my life ✨

Let me know if you’d like the link in the comments and I’ll send you it, plus a discount code, for your upcoming international travels! 🌍

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Why are they “magical”? ✨ Well, these are the plac Why are they “magical”? ✨ Well, these are the places that have stood out in my memory as the spots in the UK that feel the most surreal (or, well.. magic!)!✨

They have a misty, ethereal vibe at times, 🪄 and just feel like places where a fairy would pop up (if they were going to, lol). 🧚

How many have you been to? 🦄 

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Type “list” & I’ll send you my Ireland packing lis Type “list” & I’ll send you my Ireland packing list pdf! 🇮🇪

I miss the Emerald Isle already! 🍀😫

#ireland_insta #irelandtrip #irelandtravels
After 12 years, my favorite series is coming to an After 12 years, my favorite series is coming to an end 😭. So crazy! Thank you #outlander for helping me fall in love with #Scotland and for providing us with The greatest leading man of all time… Jamie Fraser 👑🐐

But for real, if you want to go to Scotland now thanks to this show… let me help you plan your trip! #scotlandtrip
Type “daytrip” & I’ll send you links to these day Type “daytrip” & I’ll send you links to these day trips you can easily book out of San Juan for your upcoming trip to Puerto Rico 🇵🇷! 

I think my favorite is the rainforest of El Yunque with all its waterfalls, natural water slides, and those cute coquí frogs 🐸, but…visiting the kiosks of Luquillo with all its delicious food is a close second! 🏝️

The bioluminescent bays are incredible too! Just make sure to reattach conditions beforehand because some times of year or moon phases are much better than others. 🌙 

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Type “list” for a copy of my itinerary and packing Type “list” for a copy of my itinerary and packing list!

If you’ll be visiting Edinburgh, Scotland for the first time, make sure you read my tips and advice before you go ✨

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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! ✨ 

#easterneurope #bucketlist✅ #balkans #croatiafullofmagic Bulgaria Croatia Serbia North Macedonia Montenegro Bosnia Kosovo
💸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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