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Istanbul in 1-3 Days: Top Things to Do

Istanbul is a city that cannot be sufficiently described without being seen. At one corner you've traveled back in time to haggle for spices. At the the next, you're taking a modern trolley to a perfectly curated museum. This city seems to wear a veil of mystery, and is so many things in one. The Constantinople of the ancient world, Istanbul is located on the bridge between two continents, and this is apparent in so…

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At first I was hesitant, thinking “how will my w At first I was hesitant, thinking “how will my wine not end up the ground?”. 🍷 The Red Bus Bistro in Glasgow has you covered though! It makes a unique date night or girls’ night out, and lets you see the city while sipping Prosecco!

This “experience gift” was given to me by @tinggly - and you can get one of their packages to gift someone one of hundreds of fun experiences all across the globe 🎁 

Let me know if you have any questions! 👇🏼

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🚙Take your AAA Membership on the road with you 🚙Take your AAA Membership on the road with you this summer! 
 
During road trips with my family as a kid, I remember my Mom taking out a big paper map to navigate our route. 🗺 I have memories of counting how many old barns we’d see (as part of a game to keep us entertained in a time without cell phones). 🚗 I also remember being members of AAA, and knowing that if something went wrong while on the road, they’d be able to help us out. 
 
I’ve been able to take some pretty epic road trips the past few years, 🚘 and we’re planning out another trip at the end of this summer. It’s good to know that going forward, our AAA membership has our back. 
 
@aaa_traveler offers roadside assistance across the US, 🇺🇸 and discounts on hotels and attraction tickets. 🎟 They also offer gas price savings (through Shell) as part of their Fuel Rewards Program, which is particularly useful nowadays! ⛽️ The Premier membership we have comes with 200 miles of towing, flat tire service, battery jump start, out of fuel service, and more. Definitely a great safety net to have! 💜 
 
AAA has always and will now be a part of road trips for us. 🧳 I love the peace of mind I get from my membership too. 

While I’m working on planning our next family trip, check out these throwback photos from a few recent road trip adventures in California, Utah, DC, and even Scotland ➡️
 
📍Learn more about AAA membership at the link in my bio!
 
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I truly think traveling allows you to live your li I truly think traveling allows you to live your life to its fullest and richest version. I’ve never felt more alive and in the moment than I have when I’ve been out exploring new places. 🌎

Cheesy, but a very true message 😇 

What’s holding you back? 👇🏼 Think of a place you want to go, then make a concrete plan of how you can go there. That might be making a budget to save for airfare, working more, cutting costs, finding others to go with etc. 🌎 Make a plan, then do it!

#travelblogger #budgettravel #motivationalquotes #experiencesoverthings #dreamlifestyle #travellover
Need help planning your travel itineraries?? 🌎 Need help planning your travel itineraries?? 🌎

If you’re a travel super planner (guilty 😬) who appreciates a neatly constructed daily itinerary, check out the app @go.Wanderlog. I’ve never felt so prepared for a family vacation before!

I used this travel planning app to help my family plot out our current vacation to Amelia Island, Florida. 🌴 If you swipe right, you’ll see an example of how the app works! 👉

Basically, it’s an all-in-one app to make maps, routes, daily itineraries, lists, and budgets. 📝 You can view your plans on any device, and share with fellow travelers! 

For this vacation, its been useful finding local things to do in historic Fernandina Beach, scoping out family friendly restaurants, and figuring out the best beaches to visit 🏖 or desserts to try 🍦 

⭐️ Download the Wanderlog app to get a 20% discount using the link in my bio or bit.ly/3Jk7Jo0 💻 

#ad #wanderlog #travelplanning #budgettravel #traveltips #ameliaisland #fernandinabeach #floridatravel #visitflorida
🗺 If you love decorating with travel inspired i 🗺 If you love decorating with travel inspired items, you need to check out the personalized maps from @photomapsdotcom 🗺

I chose their USA states map, but there are many other options! 🌎Once you purchase your map, you log on to your account and create custom stickers using your own photos. 📸 The cut out stickers are then shipped to you along with your map! They’re easy to apply, and you can peel them off and move them around if needed.

These make a great gift for any travel lover! If you’d like 10% off your own, use the code “GREAT10” 🎉 #gifted
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What are the highlights of 3 days in Edinburgh? He What are the highlights of 3 days in Edinburgh? Here are the spots from this video, in order:

📍 Victoria Street
📍 Dean’s Village
📍 Edinburgh Castle 🏰 
📍St. Giles Cathedral 
📍The Royal Mile
📍 Palace of Holyroodhouse
📍Greyfriar’s Kirkyard 
📍Circus Lane

What are your favorite spots in this beautiful city? 👇🏼
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We took the ferry to Orkney and back to the mainla We took the ferry to Orkney and back to the mainland all in one day! 😬 It was a bit much 😅, so I’d absolutely recommend an overnight there! 

⭐️ Make sure you’re following @chelletravelfoto (or are on my email list!) so you don’t miss when I publish my detailed Scotland road trip itinerary blog post! 

Anyone else been to Orkney islands? 👇🏼
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#scotland #scotlandtravel #scotland_greatshots #scotlandexplore #orkney #orkneyislands #visitorkney #stromness #visitscotland #scotlandlover
Ok so really “Outlander” was not the lone reas Ok so really “Outlander” was not the lone reason for choosing Scotland as a vacation destination, but it definitely contributed to the decision! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😜

Soon I’ll be sharing a detailed blog post listing a few of the filming locations you can visit. If you’re signed up for my email list you definitely won’t miss it! 📧 

Have you ever been inspired to travel somewhere because of a movie or book? 👇🏼
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#outlander #outlanderstarz #outlanderseries #scotland #scotland_insta #scotland_lover #scotlandtravel #scotlandexplore #scotlandtrip #scotlandshots #jamiefraser #travelblogger
Follow @chelletravelfoto for the full itinerary de Follow @chelletravelfoto for the full itinerary details!

The Isle of Skye is an incredible region in the west of Scotland, perfect for outdoor lovers and hikers! Truly some of the most stunning landscapes I’ve ever seen. 🥰

Locations from video:
📍 Kilt Falls
📍 Fairy Ring 
📍 Old Man of Storr 
📍 The Quiraing
📍 Portree Town

Any questions on our road trip itinerary? DM me while I’m working on getting my blog post ready 🎉

#scotlandexplore #scotland_greatshots #scotland_insta #scotland_ig #scotland_lover #isleofskye #isleofskyescotland #quiraing #oldmanofstorr #fairyglen
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