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  • PERU

    • Top 10: Things to do in Cuzco
    • What NOT to do in Cuzco: Tips & Tricks
    • Itinerary Ideas: 10-21 Days in Peru & Bolivia
    • The Floating Islands and Taquile in Titicaca

  • CUBA

    • 10 Day Itinerary in Cuba
    • How to visit Cuba as a U.S. Citizen

  • BOLIVIA

    • 3 Days in the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

    • Itinerary Ideas: 10-21 Days in Peru & Bolivia

  • COLOMBIA

    • 5 Incredible Experiences in Colombia

  • COSTA RICA

    • Itinerary Ideas: 10 days in Costa Rica
    • Top 10 Reasons to Study Abroad: Sol Education Abroad

  • ECUADOR

    • Quito Boutique Hotel : Casona de la Ronda

  • CHILE

    • Itinerary Ideas: 10-21 Days in Peru, Bolivia, & Chile

  • GUATEMALA, & BELIZE

    • Posts Coming Soon!

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🇪🇬 SAVE if you want to visit Egypt one day! 🇪🇬 SAVE if you want to visit Egypt one day! 🐫 ... Egypt was on my list of dream destinations since learning about it in middle school social-studies class. 👩‍🏫 As a younger traveler, I thought it was "too far", or "too expensive", or maybe even "not safe" to visit. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Clearly, I was wrong! ... Egypt is very affordable. 💰 I did a ten day tour all over the country, and a few days cruising on the Nile river for under $800 (includes guide, hotels, transport, some meals). The biggest cost was my flight, 🛩️ which isn't included in that number, but still... amazing deal! ... I my tour with @traveltalktours and can't recommend them enough! 🌏 We also added 5 days in Jordan onto the end of our tour ... Is Egypt somewhere you'd consider going? 👇🏼
🇧🇦 SAVE if you want to visit Dubrovnik! ... 🇧🇦 SAVE if you want to visit Dubrovnik! ... Wait, this isn't Dubrovnik, 🤷🏽‍♀️ what are you talking about??! ... This is the town of #Mostar in Bosnia, but... it's an easy and popular day trip from Dubrovnik using @viatortravel! 🌏 (I think it deserves more then just one day, but if that's all you have, go for it!) ... This bridge here is the "practice bridge" of the famous 16th century bridge of Mostar. 🌉 The medieval engineers built this one first to make sure the big one would work! ... Have you ever used @viatortravel for day trips on your travels? 👇🏼
🇭🇷 Do you use Instagram to plan your travels 🇭🇷 Do you use Instagram to plan your travels yet? If not, here's what to do: ... 1) Make a "saved" folder called "destination ideas" and save places or hotels that intrigue you. 🌏 When you go to plan a trip, pull it up and see if you can fit in any of those places! ... 2) Make a folder called "photo ideas" 📸 and save poses or locations that inspire you in the place you are traveling to ... 3) Make a third folder called "text" ✍️ and save posts you want to be able to re-read later. It could be travel planning tips, or even quotes you like ... Instagram can be a great source to help plan trips 🌏. Definitely make use of the "save" feature so you don't forget about all the great stuff you see and read! ... Anyone else use this app to help with travel planning? 👇🏼
🇲🇰 "Imitation is the sincerest form of flatt 🇲🇰 "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" ... The capital of the country North Macedonia went under a beautification campaign, and they constructed many new marble buildings, monuments, and statues. 🏛️ Several of are replicas of other famous sights. This one is of course similar to the Arc d'Triomphe in Paris ... Due to all these new buildings and imitations, 💙 Skopje is sometimes called the "Las Vegas of Europe" (no casinos or Elvis impersonators though! 😜) ... Have you been to a replica site anywhere? 👇🏼 For example, I know there's a replica leaning tower of Pisa in Chicago!
🇺🇲 Meet baby Lorenzo! 👶🏼 I think most 🇺🇲 Meet baby Lorenzo! 👶🏼 I think most of you guys know from my Instagram stories, but I had a baby in June! 💁‍♀️ I realized today he isn't in my main feed, so here we are! 💙 ... I'm excited to teach him our love of travel and adventure as he gets older 🌎! I know my travel style is going to be a little bit different from here on out, but I still plan on getting out there as much I can (after corona)! ... If you've ever traveled internationally with little ones, let me know how it is! 👇🏼
🇪🇨 Well, I went to the "famous" swing in Baños, Ecuador. Yes, I went because I heard about it on Instagram. I'll admit. 🤦🏽‍♀️ Was it worth the time and trouble to get to it and pay admission and then wait in line to swing 5 times before my turn was over? 🤷🏽‍♀️ Eh, not really. ... Don't get me wrong, it was beautiful and kinda fun- 😃 but there are loads of other equally fun activities in Baños. ⛰️ ... I guess what I'm getting at is that "Instagram famous" places aren't always what they're hyped up to be, 🤷🏽‍♀️ and usually there's something even cooler just around the corner! ... Have you ever been to a place you knew of only from Instagram? 👇
🇬🇷 Santorini is a popular island, and the mo 🇬🇷 Santorini is a popular island, and the most popular part is here in Oía! 💙 This is where most tourists come, and even though it can get crowded- it is still unbelievably beautiful. ... Now some fun facts about Santorini! 👇🏼 ... Due to its volcanic past, 🌋Santorini has white, black, AND red sand beaches ... It is thought to be the inspiration behind the legend of Atlantis (since a large part of the island collapsed and disappeared underwater during a volcano blast in 1600BC 😯) ... The official name of the island is "Thira" ... Some luxury hotels on the island start at $1,700/US per night 😮 ... Is this island on your travel list? Have you been? 👇🏼
🇮🇹 SAVE if you plan to visit Rome! This is 🇮🇹 SAVE if you plan to visit Rome! This is the Sant'Angelo Bridge, providing a great view of the "castle" 🏰 of the same name ... I always thought this was a more modern structure, but it's almost 2,000 years old! 🤯 This is the "Mausoleum of Hadrian", commissioned by the Roman Emperor. 💙 It was later used by the popes as a fortress and castle, and is now a museum! 🌍 It was also once the tallest building in Rome! ... This bridge is usually crowded, but I took this at about 7am. 🌅Even in peak season it's still possible to get shots without people! ... My crazy detailed itinerary to help you plan your own trip to Italy is all on the blog! 😎 Have you been to Rome? 👇🏼
🇺🇲 Day trips/local travel are all the rage, 🇺🇲 Day trips/local travel are all the rage, so SAVE if you want to visit LEXINGTON, KY! 👇🏼👇🏼 ... One of the reasons I love my home state is you can just hop in a car, go for a "country drive" and find loads of scenic farms, old crumbly barns, and cute horses you can pet! 🐴 ... If you want to take a little socially distanced mini getaway to Lexington (1.5 hrs from Cinci) 💁🏽‍♀️, here are my faves: ... Activities/Sites to Visit: 🌎@universityofky campus tour 🌎@kyhorsepark 🐎 🌎@keeneland horse racing 🌎@rupp_arena 🏀 🌎Ashland: Henry Clay Estate 🌎Raven's Run Nature Trail 🌎Old Frankfort Pike- scenic drive (area in the photo) ... Food, Drink, Shops: 🌎@localtaco 🌮 🌎@lextinroof 🥪 🌎@saulgoodpub 🍻 🌎@hopcatlexington 🥪 🌎@crankandboom 🍦 🌎@northlimelex 🍩 🌎@cortolimalex 🌮 🌎@shoplocalky 👕 🌎@steelcitypopskentucky 🍧 🌎@pazzospizzapub 🍕 🌎@bellanottelexky 🍝 🌎@ramseysdiners 🥪 🌎@westsixth 🍻 🌎@countryboybrewing 🍻 🌎@townbranchbourbon 🥃 ... Have you been doing local travel lately? 👇 If you've been to Lex, what places should I add to my list?
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