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My 10 Day Tanzania Safari Itinerary + Zanzibar Island

I truly loved our 10-day Tanzania safari itinerary, and beach time on the spice island of Zanzibar after. While maybe not your typical honeymoon destination, it's where we headed! We planned this trip independently, but our safari company helped! This schedule allows you to get in a classic safari, plus a tropical beach vacation. Below is my very detailed 10-day Tanzania safari itinerary, plus time in Zanzibar: ⇒ All photos taken by myself or my…

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Valencia in 3 Days: Itinerary & Things to Do

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…

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Cuba Itinerary: Top Things to Do with 7-10 Days

I've traveled a lot, but nothing has sparked more interest than my trip to Cuba. Here I'll detail where we went and what you should do to have the perfect Cuba itinerary! Read my other post on how you can independently travel to Cuba as a U.S. citizen My detailed 10 Day Cuba Itinerary: Day 1: Havana - Cuba’s capital city, Havana is the largest and most popular on the island. Founded by the Spaniards in…

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Travel Themed Wedding: Real Life Examples & Ideas

travel theme wedding example

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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Gatlinburg: Things to Do

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 top 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…

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Best Things to do in Kotor, Montenegro: What to Do & See

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,…

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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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Reasons to Visit Kentucky: The Top 5 Things to Do (From a Local!)

Unique things to do in Kentucky

When people think of Kentucky, often they envision 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! As a born and raised (northern) Kentuckian with a love of exploration, these are my top 5 things to do- all…

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My Budget 7-Day Egypt Itinerary: Ideas for an Affordable Visit!

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,…

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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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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! ✨ 

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💸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! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✨

Idea inspired by @ build.with.Berto 

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Real ones know 💕 -We’ll always have Paris, bestie

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Maybe one of my favorite days of the whole trip, t Maybe one of my favorite days of the whole trip, this adventure through Northern Ireland was so much fun! ☘️

Exploring the Torr Head Drive, Old Bushmills Distillery, The hidden village of Galboly and just lots of scenic stops along the way- this day was it ✨

Follow along for the rest of our Ireland road trip itinerary! 

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Ok chill this is a joke- kinda 😇 I saw this trend Ok chill this is a joke- kinda 😇

I saw this trend and knew I had to make my own spin on it 😂

But yes, going to Scotland every year is a basic need but does it always happen? Definitely not 😭😅 

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Type “list” & I’ll send you the full pdf with all Type “list” & I’ll send you the full pdf with all my best Ireland summer packing tips, links included! 🧳☘️🇮🇪

Anyways if you’ve ever wondered what in the world to expect or what to pack for summer travels in Ireland- I’ve got you! 🎉

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If you need help planning a dream itinerary for a If you need help planning a dream itinerary for a vacation to Ireland or Scotland- I’m your girl! I have tons of great travel resources to help you 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🇬🇧✨
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Lately I’ve been using my Faro Light Backpack from @bagsmart_official for pretty much everything. It transitions easily from hiking trails to everyday suburban mom life 🧑‍🧒‍🧒, plus it’s lightweight, breathable, and keeps things organized!

I love the color-block design too, and it works just as well for hikes as it does for errands or running to the park with my kids 🌳 

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Cincy and NKy friends- This is a great staycation Cincy and NKy friends- This is a great staycation idea!! ✨ It’s also great for anyone planning to see the Ark Encounter too. 

Don’t forget @abideglamping also has fun igloo domes you can stay in too!

Staying in a glamping tent with a built-in spiral tube slide at Abide Glamping 🌀🛝⛺️ was so much fun!

Located in N.Kentucky, this family-friendly glamping spot has fully furnished tents (real beds, electricity, nice bathroom, cozy seating) 🏕️ plus outdoor space to spread out.

Here you’ll also find fire pits, 🔥 space for grilling, 🍔and easy access to nature! 

This is a great option for families who want a unique stay, but don’t want to skip out on the creature comforts 🤪

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