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Travel Themed House Decorations

When a traveler isn’t traveling, they’re probably thinking about traveling. That's why having travel themed house decor is always a great idea! If you’re not out exploring the world, one of the nicest things is to have a bit of travel inspiration around you at home. Here are my ideas of how to decorate your space with a travel theme! (These are all photos from my own house) Some links in this post are affiliate…

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🌷Holland, Michigan : a little piece of the Neth 🌷Holland, Michigan : a little piece of the Netherlands here in the Midwest 😇. So much beauty and fun activities, you need to go! @discoverholland 

Founded in 1847 by Dutch immigrants, they brought tulips, windmills, and a whole lot of wooden shoes with them! 🇳🇱 Now it’s a great blend of European charm and small-town vibes.

Here are 5 unique things you *must* do in the Holland area:

1. 🌬️ Explore the windmill, canals, and trails at the @windmillislandgardens . Bonus points for trying all the cheese 🧀 

2. 🌷 Stroll among 4.5 million tulips during the Tulip Time Festival! @tulip_time 

3. 🚲 Bike along the scenic lakeshore to Big Red Lighthouse, or have a beach day 🏖️ 

4. 🥖 Grab a pastry at @deboerbakery (because carbs > everything) or drinks at @newhollandbrew 🍻 

5. 🕰️ Jump back in time and explore Dutch history, culture, and food at @nelis.dutch.village 

🚗 Drive Times to Holland:
- Grand Rapids: 35 mins
- Chicago: 2 hrs 15 mins
- Detroit: 2 hrs 45 mins
- Columbus: 4 hours 30 mins
- Cleveland: 4 hours 30 mins
- Cincinnati: 5 hours 15 mins 

#puremichigan #hollandmichigan #discoverholland #windmillislandgardens #michiganawesome
How to do it ⬇️ ⭐️ 1: Pull up the AirBNB How to do it ⬇️

⭐️ 1: Pull up the AirBNB listing you want
⭐️ 2: Right click an image and tap “search Google for this image”
⭐️ 3: If the property has its own website, this should come up easily as the “image source”. You can also try typing the property name into Google (if it has a unique name).
⭐️ 4: Compare the price of booking direct versus with AirBNB. Almost always, it’s cheaper without the third party booking host. 

👉There are some safety and security benefits to booking through a host site like AirBNB, so make sure to do plenty of research and read several reviews before you book independently. 
 
Have you tried this or something similar before? ⬇️

#airbnbguest #airbnbtravel #travelhacks #travelhack #travelblogger #budgettravel
Relatable right 😅? #travelmemes #relatabletra Relatable right 😅? 

#travelmemes #relatabletravel #travelplanning
Follow me + comment “schedule” to get my itine Follow me + comment “schedule” to get my itinerary and Italy travel tips sent to your DMs! 

I know this is a crazy year to visit Italy, 🇮🇹 but hang on to this in case you want to go next year too!

#italytravels #italytrip #italyitinerary
Comment “schedule” to get my itinerary sent to Comment “schedule” to get my itinerary sent to you! 🇮🇸 ❄️ 🌋 

#icelandtravels #icelandtour #visiticeland🇮🇸
Follow me + Comment “schedule” for my detailed Follow me + Comment “schedule” for my detailed Iceland itinerary breakdown! Includes where we stayed or camped, things to do each day, and more!

#icelandtravels #icelandexplored
Details on visiting ⬇️ Ah, how nice it is to Details on visiting ⬇️ 

Ah, how nice it is to go where the only traffic jams involve bicycles or horse-drawn carriages! 🚲 🐎 

This charming, car-free island kinda feels like stepping back in time. 🕰️ 

It has many older homes, great Victorian architecture (including the stunning Grand Hotel- which by the way there is a romance movie about starring Jane Seymour 🎥 !), and the overall vibe of this place is so unique. 

The island is also known for its fudge, 🍫 and biking trails! This was actually so much fun to do with our two young kids. It’s easy to rent bikes and pull along wagons 🚲 

🚗 How to Get There from Mackinaw City:

Park your car in Mackinaw City, then hop on a ferry to the island. Two main companies will take you there in 15-20 minutes, and they run from early morning until about 8pm. ⛴️ 

You can do this as a day trip if short on time!

Make sure to check out my other Michigan road trip posts, 🚙 and follow along for more travel tips and itineraries! 

#michigantravel #mackinacisland #puremichigan #usatravels #michigantourism
Easy London day trip idea! 👇🏼 I can’t spe Easy London day trip idea! 👇🏼

I can’t speak for getting there by train, 🚈 but if you have a rental car, it’s very easy to get to this beautiful village in the Cotswolds! 🩵

They have a (paid) public parking lot, 🚙 and then you have to walk about ten minutes downhill to get to the town center. We packed ourselves a picnic lunch 🧺 and had a nice afternoon exploring the homes and the old church. 

While there isn’t necessarily tons “to do” here, plenty of visitors stay for a full day or two and just soak in the beauty and simplicity of the English countryside, as well as the restaurants and tea rooms 🫖 

#londontravel #cotswoldslife #castlecombe #londondaytrip #englandtravel #englandtrip #visitgreatbritain #englishcountryside #thecotswolds #uktravel
The scoop on this hike ⬇️ The Quiraing is on The scoop on this hike ⬇️ 

The Quiraing is one of the best known and popular views on the Isle of Skye, and rightfully so. It truly exceeded my expectations and was truly stunning. 

I didn’t want to leave- the views were giving me chills and I will always remember my time there. 🩵

This was by far my favorite hiking trail during all my time in Scotland. However… we were very lucky and had incredible weather and visibility. ☀️ On a cloudy day, it would still be beautiful, but maybe not as dramatically so 🤷🏻‍♀️. Just keep that in mind!

If you did the whole loop trail without stopping, it is considered “moderately challenging” and would take you about 2 hours. 🥾So, realistically, give yourself (at minimum) 3 hours to really enjoy it!

Have you heard of or done this hike before? ⬇️

#scotland_insta #scotlandtravel #scotland_lover #isleofskye #quiraing #hikingadventures👣
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