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Type “list” for a copy of my itinerary and packing Type “list” for a copy of my itinerary and packing list!

If you’ll be visiting Edinburgh, Scotland for the first time, make sure you read my tips and advice before you go ✨

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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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Send this to a longtime travel pal you haven’t see Send this to a longtime travel pal you haven’t seen in years but you still love them 🩵. 

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!

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