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Lake Titicaca Tours from Puno, Peru: The Floating Islands

In terms of unique travel experiences, you can't miss taking a Lake Titicaca tour from Puno to see the famous floating islands. The western hemisphere’s highest and largest lake, the culture and sights here are incomparable! We visited the floating islands in Peru as day trip from Puno. Seeing the Uros Islands and Taquile is an incredible memory of my month backpacking South America! Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you…

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Where to See Highland Cows in Scotland (Map Included!)

If you're visiting Scotland, chances are- you want to see one of the iconic Scottish Highland Cows. Where exactly can you find them though?  First, let's talk about these ruggedly cute cows. Symbolic of Scotland, and rising in animal popularity lately, these guys are irresistible! With their long, wavy coats and majestic horns- how can you resist? [caption id="attachment_5640" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Me naively thinking I'd just happen upon dozens of Highland Cows[/caption] 🐂 SCROLL TO…

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Greece 10 Day Itinerary Ideas (from Athens)

Greece is a country on every traveler’s radar- and for good reason. The photos don’t lie. It really is THAT beautiful.  Trying fit everything you want to see in, and on a budget, is tricky. That's where I come in!  While many people go to Greece on an organized tour or a cruise, we did this itinerary on our own, and with no rental car.  This itinerary works perfectly for a round trip flight in…

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Advice for Travel to Egypt: Things to Know as a Tourist

I had a fantastic experience during my travels in Egypt. Despite its flaws, I HIGHLY encourage visiting. Here are my travel tips and advice for travel to Egypt. Make your trip the best it can be by coming in prepared! My goal is not to complain or incite fear, but to make you an informed traveler. The hope is after reading, you are prepared for what you may come across. Some links in this post…

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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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My Top Cincinnati Staycation Ideas

Feeling stir crazy at home? There are still ways to make it FEEL like you’re traveling without going too far. I hope my Cincinnati staycation ideas can help inspire you! Depending on budget, there's several great options in the Northern Kentucky & Cincinnati area. With my ideas, you can act like a tourist in your own town, and make it *feel* like you're on a travel adventure- even if you're in your own backyard.  Some…

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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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Visiting 30 Countries by 30

Everyone has a dream- a vision for their life. Some dream of success in a career path, achieving recognition from peers. Others dream of true love, getting married, starting a family. Some dream of obtaining degrees, acquiring knowledge. Some seek fame, some seek fortune. All of these dreams- while different in their specifics- are equally beautiful. All of these dreams require work. All of these dreams require sacrifice, dedication, and effort. All of these dreams…

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Travel Themed Wedding: Real Life Examples & Ideas

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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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