My Favorite Airbnbs I Stayed in Last Year

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It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Airbnb. And it’s not only about the prices, I really enjoy staying somewhere that makes me feel like I’m part of the city that I’m visiting (whether that be a small town in Southern France or a mini goat ranch in Southern California). So, here were … Read more

3 Days in Buenos Aires: Dancing, Eating & Drinking Your Way Through the City

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  With 3 days in Buenos Aires, you can be dancing in art filled streets, cutting up world famous steaks, and talking with some newly made friends until the wee hours of the morning. However, with a city this large (and no it’s not “walkable”), you may be looking to narrow down your key list of … Read more

5 of my Coolest Airbnb Experiences of 2018

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  It’s no secret that I love Airbnb. It’s practically plastered all over my blog. I’d just rather spend a night in an interesting place submerged in the middle of a neighborhood, farm or mountainside instead of in a plain jane hotel room. Here are my favorite Airbnb’s that I stayed in during 2018: Glamping … Read more

The Only Cape Town Itinerary You’ll Ever Need: 1 Week in Capetown

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  I know naming this blog post “the only Cape Town Itinerary You’ll Ever Need” sounds really cocky, but that’s because I am. Well, I am about this itinerary atleast. This is because we accidentally planned out the best 1 week itinerary for Cape Town during our kitchen wine session over looking Table Mountain. There’s … Read more

10 Things to do in Ljubljana During Your First Trip

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  Whether you’re visiting Ljubjana as your main destination or as a precursor to Lake Bled or the Slovenian mountains, there is no lack of things to do in Ljubljana during your stay.  From funky art displays to elegant violins and accordians hiding behind every corner, I found Ljubljana to be a very romantic and amusing place to … Read more

3 Days in Seville: My Ultimate Seville Itinerary

Seville is the capital of Southern Spain’s Andalusia region, adorned in colorful tiled palaces and beautiful winding alleyways. Flamenco dancers and tapas line the streets and orange trees line the plazas. A city like Seville has so much to see, it was after all named #1 on Lonely Planets places to visit in 2018. So what … Read more

Lonely Planet named Seville the #1 Place to Visit in 2018 (So I went to Find Out Why)

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    Everyone has their favorite travel websites. Some of us like Travel & Leisure,  while others prefer Rick Steves. Honestly, I prefer to follow other bloggers for my travel advice, but if I had to choose a main stream travel resource, Lonely Planet would be it. Lonely Planet comes up with a suggested list … Read more

A Collection of Quotes on Bathroom Walls, Colorful Streets, & Other Random Places Part III

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  You know the drill by now, here’s a collection of quotes, random art and graffiti that I stumbled upon this year 🙂         If you liked this post, you can also check out: A Collection of Quotes on Bathroom Walls, Colorful Streets, & Other Random Places Part I and A Collection of Quotes … Read more

Layover in Lisbon? Here’s 6 Things You Can Fit In (Updated)

LAYOVER IN LISBON

  A layover in Lisbon could mean hours sitting at the airport, or it could mean hours exploring ancient castles, winding along cobblestone alleyways with a mojito by your side, and washing some of the freshest seafood down with a pitcher of sangria (at a very reasonable price). Thanks to the Portuguese airline TAP,  anyone planning a … Read more

Top 9 Things to do in Barcelona

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Barcelona – an art inspiring Mediterranean city known for it’s colorful streets, top of the line tapas and twenty four hour party scene. I put together a list of the top things to do in Barcelona during my short visit this May. If you’re only visiting Barcelona for a few days, these are the things I recommend … Read more

3 Days in Marrakech: My Full Itinerary

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  3 days in Marrakech isn’t a lot of time for a city so densely packed with enchanting mosques and palaces, strange spices, exotic food, extravagant decor, and the list goes on. How do you keep your head on straight with Marrakech’s mazelike alleys pulling you in every which direction? Be prepared for your senses … Read more

Going Broke in Havana Cuba: A Video

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    As I mentioned in my post on American travel to Cuba, my friend and I ran out of money during our trip. Find out why in the video below!   [youtube_sc url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw6S16S0zq8″]   If you want to know how to travel to Cuba as an American, read our post here.  It also has a lot of other … Read more

Top Things to do in Chicago if You’re A First Timer

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  Being the third largest city in the United States, there is no shortage of things to do in Chicago. From hosting the tallest building in the U.S. and having one of the most memorable skylines, to having some of the most tempting dishes, Chicago has something for everyone.  If you need a list of things … Read more

American Travel to Cuba: Everything You Need to Know

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Ever since Obama lifted the embargo on American travel to Cuba, Americans have been excited to get there, but also confused.   Even though the embargo was lifted, there are still a lot of weird restrictions, visa regulations, and issues with American travel to Cuba. So, I went ahead and booked a trip to figure … Read more

1 Week in Colombia: My Itinerary for Bogota, Medellin & Cartagena

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  When a $400 flight landed in my hands for Colombia, it was set. I would be spending 1 week in Colombia during the week of Thanksgiving. I don’t have self control for cheap flights. However, as soon as I started to look up things to do, I realized that 1 week in Colombia wouldn’t be … Read more

My Road Trip Across America: A Video

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    A few weeks ago, I posted my 2 week itinerary for my road trip across America and promised that there would be a video to match. Well, it took a while, but here it is! The beginning is a little slow (got a little sick in Nashville), but maybe just forward to 6:02 … Read more

Things To Do In Berlin: A Twenty Somethings Guide

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I’m going to admit that when I first wrote this “Things to do in Berlin” post 3 years ago, I didn’t include everything I should have. But, after visiting Berlin again this past May, I have the urge to revamp this post into everything that it should have been. So here is my list of things to … Read more

3 Days in Krakow – Itinerary for Castles, Pierogies and Vodka

3 days in krakow itinerary

When I first booked my trip to Poland, I thought I would spend my 3 days in Krakow eating pierogies and partying.  I’ll be honest and admit that I planned my trip based on the food and the bar scene.  And by mostly, I mean that’s really all I knew about Krakow. Actual screen shot…       After all, … Read more