I spent a good deal of time in Costa Rica during my study abroad experience, and have since traveled back multiple times. Over the years, these are the places that stood out to me most. These are my suggestions for best beach towns in Costa Rica: In no particular order... 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…
For anyone who makes the great decision to visit this colorful Spanish city, it certainly won't disappoint. See my curated list for the best things to do in Valencia! Valencia is a gorgeous Mediterranean city on the east coast of Spain. It's not typically a common stop however, with many travelers opting to visit nearby Barcelona instead. Even if you scored last minute holidays to Spain and didn't plan much ahead, Valencia is SO easy…
If you have only 3 days in Edinburgh, here is how I suggest you divide up your time. Possibly my favorite city in all of Europe, there is plenty to do and see in Scotland's capital city. After taking my first trip to Scotland (an incredible 10 day road trip), I became hooked. I keep returning now to this magical country, and I can't seem to stop! This itinerary is helpful if you need a…
A big challenge in deciding what to pack for summer travel in Ireland is honestly its unpredictable weather. So, when it comes to packing a bag for the Emerald Isle, layers are your friend! You may be lucky and have sun, but it's smart to expect rain basically every day. After several trips to this part of the world, here are my tips for what to pack for Ireland in summer visits, particularly in June,…
Want to go on an epic Iceland road-trip, but aren't sure where to begin? Here is my 10 days Iceland itinerary, road trip style! Using my itinerary will save you HOURS of planning! No need to research your own route- it’s all here (map below)! 🗺️ All you have to do? Just tweak and alter this base itinerary. Add more time where you like, and skip the places that don’t interest you! I traveled to…
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?…
Want to take an epic Scotland road trip, but aren't sure where to start? Worried you might miss the best things to do and see along the way? With my detailed itinerary, you will save HOURS of planning! No need to plot out your route- it's here (map below)! 🗺️ All you have to do is tweak and alter this base itinerary. Add more time where you like, and skip the places that don't interest…
After multiple visits over the years, this is my suggested England itinerary for 7 days. It's perfect for first time visitors, and allows several days to see London. 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…
Madrid - Spain’s popular and walkable capital city. If you're short on time, follow my walking map to see the main sites with just one day in Madrid : While living in Valencia, I traveled to Madrid several times. For a few of my visits, I had only one day to introduce the city to newcomers. Through trial and error, here is the best way I've found to maximize your time! Some links in this…
The hills are alive... with the sound of music! While you won’t encounter many locals raving about the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, the 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 places from that timeless film. While there are loads of other things to experience in Salzburg, these were a few…
