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Things to do in La Fortuna, Costa Rica

The area around La Fortuna is a "must see" for any visitor to Costa Rica. Home to beautiful jungle, active volcanoes, waterfalls, and hundreds of sloths, it is literally a tropical paradise! Plus, it's named "fortune" but sits at the base of an active volcano, you gotta love that optimism! Whether you want to go  hiking, rafting, and kayaking, or just relax in a natural volcanic hot spring, you will definitely find something you love…

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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. Over time, it evolved to include Latin American food in general. We were always trying to find that one local place that could come close to the delicious foods we have had on our travels in South America.  After several years, this is the list we came up with! Here are our own opinions of…

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Sound of Music Sites in Salzburg, Austria

The hills are alive... with the sound of music! While you won’t encounter many locals raving about this classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, the vast majority of tourists to Salzburg will be! Growing up with a mom who is absolutely enamored by the musical retelling of the Von Trapp family story, I’ve always dreamed of seeing the places from that timeless and classic film. In the summer of 2012, I was fortunate enough to visit…

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Bali, Indonesia: 10 Adventurous Activities

The Indonesian island of Bali is a timeless travel destination that offers enough activities, sightseeing and relaxation to last a lifetime. There are many unique excursions and sights you just won’t find anywhere else. This fascinating island in Indonesia will enchant you- and I think you'll see why. Check out a list of the top 10 activities to do in Bali, according to a local: [gallery type="circle" link="none" ids="2083,2094,2092"] Activity #1: Mount Batur To experience the spectacular beauty…

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Cuzco, Peru: Top 10 Things to Do

I’ve been to many places around the world, and in all sincerity, Cuzco is one of my favorites. Maybe it’s the Spanish teacher and history lover in me, but I don’t think that’s all there is to it. Cuzco is truly unique, and has such a compelling and unparalleled history. It combines the ancient with the new in a way I’ve never seen elsewhere. The indigenous cultures blend together in the city’s art and history,…

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Kentucky: Top Things to Do

When most people think of Kentucky, often the first thing they'll envision is horse races, big hats, and maybe some barefoot children running around a coal mine in the hollers of the Appalachians. While these images (however stereotypical) may represent portions of the bluegrass state, there is so much more than just banjos and moonshine in the great Commonwealth of Kentucky! As a born and raised Kentucky girl with a love of exploration, here are…

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Costa Rica: 10 Reasons to Study Abroad Here

Every year, thousands of American college students make their way down to Central America to study abroad in the beautiful country of Costa Rica. With an overwhelming amount of college credit study-abroad courses available, it can be difficult to narrow down your choice and decide which company to go with. That's where I come in! I have listed here the top ten reasons to study abroad in Heredia, Costa Rica, and why you should specifically go with the company…

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Colombia: Best Things to Do- 5 Incredible Experiences

Colombia is a beautiful country filled with friendly people, stunning landscapes, and a rich culture. Unfortunately though, it is also a bit misunderstood. Its reputation from the violence in the 1990’s does not seem to have left it just yet. When I decided to go to Colombia, the main reactions I got from people initially included things like “OMG! Why?” “Is it even safe?” “You are going to get shot!” “What will you even do there?!”-…

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Valencia, Spain: Top 10 Things to Do

Valencia is a gorgeous Mediterranean city on the east coast of Spain. It's not typically a common stop on the tourism circuit in the country however, with most travelers opting to visit nearby Barcelona instead. For anyone who makes the great decision to visit this city though- it certainly won't disappoint! Check my curated list for the best Valencia things to do! I'll admit- I'm a little bit obsessed. After studying abroad there during college,…

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"If you wanted to see arches, you coulda just gone "If you wanted to see arches, you coulda just gone to McDonald's you know" - my sister 😂

Arches National Park is one of the "Mighty Five" parks in Utah. 🗻 I went to all 5 of these parks with my family on a road trip, and you can read my crazy detailed itinerary on my website (link in bio)! 🌍

Have you been to any of the parks in Utah? 👇
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🇪🇨 If you haven't been to Ecuador yet, you a 🇪🇨 If you haven't been to Ecuador yet, you are missing out! Cheap flights, delicious arepas, jungles, 🌴 mountains, beaches, volcanoes, waterfalls, and alpacas 🦙- all within a relatively close area! 

I went here for ten days with my husband, and there was so much variety in the landscapes and tons to do. 💙 I'd love to go back!

Have you ever visited? 👇
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🇪🇸 Valencia is my favorite city in Europe (a 🇪🇸 Valencia is my favorite city in Europe (and maybe in the world)- What's yours 👇 ?

If you plan to visit Spain this summer when it *potentially* opens to US travelers (with conditions/reqs) make sure to add this beautiful city to your itinerary 🗺️ 

Check my blog for several posts about what to do while you're there 🌍! 
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This photo is from 2011 😲! I was looking thro This photo is from 2011 😲! 

I was looking through photos from my 3 weeks in southeast Asia 🌍 and even though most of them aren't "Instagram style", it was still an amazing travel experience, and I decided "too bad I'm gonna share a few anyways"! 💁‍♀️ My husband had a DSLR camera even back then, so thankfully we have a lot of great high quality photos from that trip! 📸

((PS If you're wondering about my strange choice of fashion, 🤪 I was wearing a sleeveless sundress,but to visit this sacred site in Bali I had to put a sarong on to cover my legs, and a little shawl to cover my arms 🙏))

Anyone else have tons of photos from travels, but before the days of social media? 👇

#baliisland #goagajah #indonesiaparadise #visitbali #asiatravel #dametraveler #sheisnotlost #wearetravelgirls #cincinnatiblogger #baliholiday #indonesia_photography #kentuckyblogger #baliguide
🇮🇹 Just rome-ing around in the Trastevere ne 🇮🇹 Just rome-ing around in the Trastevere neighborhood 😜

Nothing super inspirational to say today, but just posting that I'M GOING ON A PLANE THIS WEEK 😀😀😀 and it has been 20 months since I've been on one and I'm so so so excited! 

👶🏼Traveling with a baby this time though, sooo yeah pray for me thanks! 😂
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🇨🇴 Happy (belated) birthday to my husband Jo 🇨🇴 Happy (belated) birthday to my husband John! 💍 Travel was one of the first things we bonded over when we met at a college party in Lexington, and I've loved all our adventures over the years 🌏

This was taken right after we got engaged! Before we got engaged, we'd been dating for over 4 years. I had casually mentioned several times all my criteria for my dream proposal, and he made it happen 🥰

I told him:

💙1) It needs to be a cool, memorable location- preferably in another country! ✈️

💙2) You need to talk to my Dad first and get his blessing to propose 😃

💙3) I would love a surprise engagement party afterwards 🎉 (he actually did surprise me with me one after we flew back home)

💙4) You better get down on one knee or I'm saying no 😜

Here's the proposal story, if you wanna know: 👇🏼

🧳 We were on a two week backpacking trip through Colombia. Near the last day of the trip, we rode horses on this insane humid jungle trail. 🐎 I was so sweaty and irritated that when we got to this beautiful beach an hour later, I was whining about getting in the water immediately. 🌴 John insisted I should wait until we took a photo first (because "my hair would look bad if I got it wet" 😂), and I conceded. He set up the tripod, and while I thought we were just taking a photo, he popped the question! 💍 

Of course now we always joke about how bad of a mood I was in right before the proposal. That's life for you I guess! 😃
🇭🇷 SAVE if you plan to visit Dubrovnik (even 🇭🇷 SAVE if you plan to visit Dubrovnik (eventually) 
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This famous walled city is growing in popularity, and in the summer it can be insane crowded and hot. 🥵 Even though it's crowded, and every place jacked up their prices, is it still worth visiting? 🤷🏽‍♀️ Absolutely!!
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What to do with 1-2 days in this UNESCO heritage city? 👇🏼
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🌎 Walk the city walls for epic views
🌎 Explore the narrow streets and alleys, and walk the main "Stradun" for live music 
🌎 Take the chairlift above the city for an incredible view! 
🌎 Rent a kayak and explore the nearby caves, and swim in the salty Adriatic
🌎 Take a boat to Lokrum Island and see the peacocks 🦚
🌎 Take part in a historical walking tour (learning about the city during the war in the '90's is really interesting)
🌎 Relax on one of many nearby beaches!
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Croatia is such a gem 💎. This country has loads to see. Outside of this particular city, it is really not crowded or "touristy". If you haven't been, get yourself there! 😎
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🇺🇸 Your last five "non-face" emojis are appa 🇺🇸 Your last five "non-face" emojis are apparently your aesthetic. What's yours? 👇

I'm 💜🐻🎉🌍🌮, which I feel like accurately describes my life. 

That's all I got today you guys. I'm running low on photos to recycle 😅, so enjoy a throwback of when I was young, tan, and 30 pounds lighter (ha. but seriously. Baby weight I hate you 🥺).
🇺🇲 What if I told you.... that I used the ap 🇺🇲 What if I told you.... that I used the app @picsart to plop an image of myself onto this photo I took a few years ago in Utah? 🤫 You wouldn't believe it because it looks so perfect and natural right??!

... Just kidding. 🤪 Definitely isn't my best photo editing work 😅 However, I was pretty impressed given it's a free app (and that I was able to do this in about 10 minutes)!

So, if you knew it was fake right away, how did you know? The shadows? Or, did I trick you with my skillZ 👇😬
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