5 Affordable Things to Do in Santorini
April 9, 2024
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Affordable Luxury is Possible in Santorini On a island in Greece its hard to imagine affordability but here are 5 affordable luxury things to
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3 Non-Touristy Affordable Things to Do in Rome
March 11, 2024
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Off the Beaten Path in Rome It’s easy to get caught in the tourist traps all over Rome. After all, the Eternal City is
Affordable Luxury Resort Wear
February 12, 2024
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The Ultimate Guide for Affordable Luxury Resort Wear I am unlocking the key to affordable luxury resort wear. Let’s elevate your resort wear swag
Traveling Solo The Ultimate Guide
December 22, 2023
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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR SOLO TRAVELERS LOOKING FOR INSPIRATION, ADVICE, AND ADVENTURES BEYOND YOUR WILDEST DREAMS! Embracing Solo Travel Solo travel may seem daunting
Affordable Must-Have for Travel
November 20, 2023
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Must have deals for Travel and Beyond Not only do I have Black Friday Deals, but I have the best prices on things you
Female Solo Travel: Visiting Athens
November 15, 2023
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Visiting Athens in 2 Days If you plan to spend time in Athens, stay for at least 2 full days. It is the oldest
10 Must Have Travel Beauty Products
November 14, 2023
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10 Must Have Travel Beauty Products My favorite products to travel with! To be adventure-ready you don’t need an arsenal to travel in style
Visiting Paros: How to Spend 3 Days in Paros
November 10, 2023
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The Best Way to Spend 3 Days in Paros Don’t sleep on visiting Paros, Greece. Slowly becoming the star of the Cyclades, Paros is
Visiting Mykonos: How to Spend 4 Days in Mykonos
November 9, 2023
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What to Except when Visiting Mykonos When I think of visiting Mykonos as a solo female traveler, I think of fun and exciting nightlife,
Visiting Crete: How to Spend 4 Days in Crete, Greece
October 19, 2023
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The Best Guide On How to Spend 4 Days In Crete If you’re “wondering” how to spend 4 days visiting Crete, the largest of
Visiting Portugal: The Best Itinerary and Guide for One Week in Lisbon and Porto
September 14, 2023
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Visiting Lisbon and Porto Portugal sits on the Iberian Peninsula and is often overlooked and in the shadows of Southern European hotspots like France,
Visiting Portugal: The Best Guide to Spending 4 Days in Lisbon
September 14, 2023
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How to Spend 4 days in Lisbon Portugal has a Mediterranean climate, gorgeous beaches, and overflowing history, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is
Visiting Ponza Island: The Best Affordable Luxury Itinerary for Ponza
July 27, 2023
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A Solo Female Travel Guide to Visiting Ponza Island This is literally where Italians vacation and run from tourists during the high season! From
Orvieto: Visiting Orvieto in One Day
May 26, 2023
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The Perfect One Day Itinerary for Visiting Orvieto This history-rich ancient Etruscan hilltop town in Umbria is an excellent addition to any Italian vacation.
Visiting Nusa Penida: The Best Travel Guide
May 5, 2023
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Visiting Nusa Penida: The Best Travel Guide Only open to tourism since around 2013 Nusa Penida is quickly gaining popularity and becoming a hotspot
Where to stay in Bali: The Best Guide for any Budget
April 11, 2023
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The Best Guide for any Budget One of the best parts of visiting Bali is hopping around the island to experience all the different
What to do in Ubud: The Ultimate Top 10 things to do
March 9, 2023
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The Ultimate List of Top Ten Things to do! When I think of Ubud, I immediately think of the jungle and monkeys. However, this
Visiting Rome: The Ultimate List of things to do for one week in Rome
March 9, 2023
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The Ultimate List of things to do for one week in Rome Rome is known as The Eternal City and is a place like
Visiting Bali- Everything you want to know before you go
January 5, 2023
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Everything you want to know for 2 weeks in Bali Out of the 17,000 islands that Indonesia has, Bali is by far the most
Visiting Split: The Best Things To Do In Split
November 3, 2022
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Best Things to do in Split in 4 days After doing a lot of research, my best friend and I decided to visit Croatia
Hero Honeymooners
October 20, 2022
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Hero Honeymooners in Spain From honeymooners to heroes in a matter of minutes! These newlyweds became instant heroes after helping save nearly 20 babies
Visiting Croatia: The Best Guide and Travel Tips
August 3, 2022
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The Best Croatia Trip What an amazing way to start the summer than in this Medieval Country known as Croatia?! I’ve been asked countless
Top 10 things to pack when Traveling
July 21, 2022
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Top 10 Things to pack when Traveling. Not to be confused with my Long Haul Carry-On post, this is a list of my top
Planning a Trip Around Your Period
July 7, 2022
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Planning a Trip around your Period The Cosmo girl in me had to write this post. If you know, you know! Planning a trip
What NOT To Plan for Your Trip
June 22, 2022
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You don’t need to have a plan for everyday! Yes, you want to have options but a well-planned trip leaves room for flexibility and
How to Plan the Perfect Trip
June 22, 2022
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How to plan the perfect Trip is soooo key when thinking of going some where. Lets start with…Location, Location, Location! I like to have
Mistakes not to make in Greece
June 18, 2022
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These aren’t really fails as much as they are adjustments I would like to make if I were visiting again. Taking any USD money!
The Best Greece Itinerary Santorini & Crete
June 18, 2022
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Santorini and Crete! The best itinerary and details of a magical adventure! Visiting Greece was such a magical experience and such a special trip!
How to Stretch In Flight
May 25, 2022
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Stretching in Flight If you’re like me and most people, sitting for long hours at a time can leave you stiff and uncomfortable if
The Ultimate Carry On Essentials Long Haul
May 25, 2022
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Long Haul Carry On Essentials… What to know, bring and how to prepare! Call me crazy but making time for a Workout, Yoga, Pilates
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