When in London…. do all the Harry Potter things! Don’t get me wrong, there are an abundance of things to do in London to really get to know the culture and history of this popular hub. For a Harry Potter fan like me, there is nothing better than escaping to the wizarding world to make the most of your time in London. Get started on...
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Legend has it that a giant named Finn McCool was fighting with a Scottish giant, Benandonner, across the North Channel who was threatening Ireland. Out of anger, Finn grabbed chunks of land from the coast and threw them. As a result, a rock path formed for Finn to cross the water and take on Benandonner. But there was a big problem with this… Benandonner was much larger than...
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Let’s start this off by saying, yes Nepal is safe for travelers! Due to what I’m guessing is a combination of what’s covered in the media and a general lack of knowledge about Nepal, many people question the safety in Nepal. I never once felt threatened or in danger while traveling in Nepal. In fact, my experience was the opposite. I was overwhelmed by the...
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Every so often, a true relaxation vacation is needed. A trip where the primary purpose is lying on a beach or by a pool somewhere with a juicy read and endless daiquiris. Brandon and I were recently overdue for a trip like this, so I started searching for destinations where Southwest flies since he has Southwest companion pass status. Cancún seemed like the easy solution,...
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When I visited Nepal, I knew I would need to pack differently than I typically might for any other trip. I scoured the internet for the perfect female packing list for Nepal, but I kept hitting the same road block… every single packing list I could find was for trekkers. And I had no plans to go trekking. There are so many things to do...
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I was welcomed to Nepal before I even stepped foot in the country. Since I was flying Turkish Airlines, I had a layover in Istanbul on my way to Nepal. As I was waiting for my connecting flight, these two women struck up a conversation with me. They were currently living in the United States but were from Nepal and were returning to visit friends...
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Iceland’s Golden Circle is one of the most well-known drives in the country. There is good reason it’s so popular! Use this post as your step-by-step driving guide to Iceland’s Golden Circle road trip, and you can even use this Google Maps route. The majority of the tour busses leave around 9am, so if you leave by 8:15am that should give you enough time to...
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It’s that time of year again! It always seems to creep up on us, doesn’t it? This traveler’s gift guide is my largest one yet, so get that holiday shopping list ready and cross off all those travelers on your list. And maybe treat yourself while you’re at it! If you don’t find the perfect gift here, you can always check out the 2016 gift...
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Park City, Utah began as a mining town back in 1868 when silver was discovered in the hills. After some hard times, the economy took a turn for the worst in the mid-1900’s and Park City turned into a ghost town. That is, until a group of determined citizens decided to turn their beloved town into a ski resort. Old mining carts were replaced by ski lifts, and lift passes for the...
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