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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

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🇭🇷 Dubrovnik is a "bucket list city". It for 🇭🇷 Dubrovnik is a "bucket list city". It for sure merits a visit at least once. 💙 However, over-tourism is slowly getting to it. 😕 If they don't do anything to control the problem, it's gonna get ugly and quick 😭 ... I came here first in summer 2016. Prices were decent, crowds were moderate, and walking the famed city walls cost about 10€. 💙Flash forward to summer 2019- Crowds were absolutely insane, 😯 prices were easily double what they were, restaurants were laughably expensive, 💰 and walking the city walls was 45€!! I was so upset to see how quickly the city had changed, and not for the better ... I know they're now looking into stopping daily cruise ships from dumping thousands of people into the city 🚢, but it's going to take a concentrated effort to not let this amazing gem of a walled city turn into a zoo ... Of course this summer will be a different story, 🦠😷 but in terms of future sustainability, there is a lot of work to do ... Have you visited any places that are being "ruined" by over-tourism? 👇🏼
🇧🇬 Are you a spontaneous traveler? Or more o 🇧🇬 Are you a spontaneous traveler? Or more of a planner? ... I'd like to think I'm a mix of both, but then again I plan in "spontaneous days" on my calendar, so not sure if that really counts! 😂 ... In terms of planning what to do in a new place, I use a mix of blog posts and guide books. 📚 My "go-to" for guidebooks is @lonelyplanet, but that can change depending on the country ... For example, when I went to Tanzania, @roughguides was the best choice. 🌍 When I went to Colombia we found that @michelin was more detailed. In Eastern Europe we liked @frommers ... Are you loyal to a certain guide book, or what do you use to research a new destination? 👇🏼
🇽🇰 “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry 🇽🇰 “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow - mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.” -Mark Twain- 🌍 Such a great quote, and 100+ years later it still rings so true! ... Visiting Kosovo was really eye opening, it has an "unofficial" border and lots of political disputes going on 😕(fun fact, on Google maps when you see a dotted border line it means it is an area currently being disputed). Despite this, the people were so friendly! Even with a huge mix of religious backgrounds, all was harmonious 💙 (at least from a visitors viewpoint) ... I always say if everyone could travel more the world would really be a better place! 🌍 It really does open your mind to new things in a way nothing else can ... Have you ever considered visiting Kosovo or the Balkans? 👇🏼
🇪🇸 The world is in a crazy place right now. 🇪🇸 The world is in a crazy place right now. I haven't said much about it because I don't feel like there's anything I can really offer any valuable insight on. 🤷🏽‍♀️ I've had a very privileged life, and I don't feel like it's my place to tell the Instagram world my opinions if I don't have any legitimacy 💙. All I can do is be an ally, let it be known that I care, and refer you to people whose opinions and thoughts are far more meaningful than anything I'd say 🤷🏽‍♀️. If you want some great insight, check out the account of fellow traveler @packslight ... Also, I'm 8.5 months pregnant, 🤰🏽 and for my own mental health and sanity I'm just trying to focus on positivity and things relating to the birth right now. That's just how it be 💙 ... Since this is a travel account after all, 🌎 in closing I will say travel really is incredibly important for opening one's minds and hearts. 💙 If you are in a place to do it, it will really have a positive impact on your worldview and your understanding of privilege- be it passport privilege, 🛂 racial privilege, religious privilege or even socioeconomic ... Thanks for letting me vent- 💁🏽‍♀️ Also I love Spain and I'm so happy things are getting better there with the virus. 💛 If you can visit, I know they will be happy to have your tourism dollars someday soon! Is Spain on your list? 👇🏼
🇺🇲 Love swimming but don't have access to a 🇺🇲 Love swimming but don't have access to a pool thanks to corona? 🤷🏽‍♀️ Stuck in a landlocked place? If so, join my club!💁🏽‍♀️ ... I'm on a mission to find lakes in the area that have "beaches" open to the public 🏊‍♀️. Then I can still swim and float in a tube this summer after all!! ... I'm actually working on a blog post with all the places I've found so far, ⛱️ but I need your help! 👇🏼 ... What parks or lakes have a public beach (meaning you don't need to own a property or have to rent a boat) in central/northern Kentucky, southern Ohio, or Eastern Indiana? 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 I'll even give you a shout-out on my website for your help #famous 😁 !!!
🇭🇷 I went to Croatia for the first time summ 🇭🇷 I went to Croatia for the first time summer 2016, and loved it so much more than I expected! 💙 When I made travel plans for 2017 and 2019, I made sure to include more visits ✈️! I knew I had to see more than just crazy crowded Dubrovnik! ... This photo is from Diocletian's Palace in Split. It's a Roman structure built in 300AD, and apparently was also a "Game of Thrones" filming location (I've still never seen the show!) 🎥 ... ⭐Travel Tip: Come here at night for live music and drinks in the open air plaza. It's definitely memorable to watch a show while sitting on steps that are 1,700 years old! 😯 Split also makes the perfect base for day trips to the popular islands Brac and Hvar ... Is there a city/state/country like that for you too? 🌍 Somewhere that you want to return to many times? 👇🏼
🇲🇰 Quick question- Do you have any travel pl 🇲🇰 Quick question- Do you have any travel plans (local or international) in June, July, or August? 👇🏼 I'm curious what the overall vibe is towards traveling again this summer 👇🏼 ... PS this was taken at the stunning Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia as part of my trip through the Balkans with @traveltalktours - 💙 Save this post for when you can travel there again because this group tour was fantastic!! 🌏
🇮🇹 SAVE this post if you want to travel to I 🇮🇹 SAVE this post if you want to travel to Italy! 🍝 I've been to Rome several times, so I feel like my advice for the city is pretty decent. 💁🏽‍♀️If you ever need help planning a 7-14 day itinerary for Italy, check my blog post greatwidetravel.com/Italy 😁 Maps, hotels and restaurant links included! ... On another note, let's talk about travel fashion! 💁🏽‍♀️ You'll probably see I have this dress on in tons of photos from this summer 🙈 ... During a 5 week trip, I only packed clothes for 10 days. I'm a big fan of using @wooliteusa and doing laundry in the sink! 🧦 Are you an "overpacker" or are you good at consolidating? 👇🏼
🇧🇦 Money- let's talk about it! I'm curious t 🇧🇦 Money- let's talk about it! I'm curious to know, what's the most expensive place you've traveled to? 👇🏼 For me I'd say Iceland and Switzerland! Example: I remember that a gas station hot dog in Iceland was $14 😯! ... On the other hand, traveling in the Balkans (like Bosnia, pictured here) was very affordable. 💰Food is tasty and cheap, and hotel deals are incredible! Spending 3.5 weeks in this region of Europe was very affordable 😁 ... PS- This is Mostar. It's a bit on the touristy side, so has some slight inflation of prices. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Nothing too bad though! 💙 It's such a fun, unique city. I've been here twice! You definitely need to add it to your travel list! 👍🏼
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