If you’re looking for fun in the Florida Keys, you’re going to love Islamorada Florida. There are so many things to do in Islamorada! This small town in the Upper Keys may not be featured in a Beach Boys song like Key Largo, nor as famous as perennially popular Key West, but there is so […]
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How do I sum up my travels of 2023? They were a bit random, with little trips in random spots whenever we could fit them. Also — less Italy than we’ve had in YEARS. Believe me, we’re going to make up for it in 2024. This year was all about getting married, and Charlie and
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The best thing about beaches in Montenegro is that there’s something for everyone. Are you looking for beaches with sun loungers to rent and high-end restaurants and bars nearby? Party beaches? Rugged natural beaches with crystal-clear water for swimming and snorkeling? I’ve been enjoying Montenegro’s beaches for more than a decade, and no matter what
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Budva is THE premier beach destination of Montenegro — and a hotspot of the Balkans. There are a ton of things to do in Budva — a town with beaches, high-rise apartments and hotels, nightclubs, restaurants, and a small old town that feels like a miniature Dubrovnik. While most visitors to Montenegro spend the bulk
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The town of Kotor, Montenegro will stun you from the moment you first see it. Nestled in the Bay of Kotor and surrounded by mountains, this town has a history dating back more than 2,000 years and is achingly beautiful from every angle. And there are so many things to do in Kotor! I first
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Monopoli, Italy is one of my favorite places in the world. This small coastal town is one of the loveliest places to visit in Puglia, and one of my all-time favorite underrated destinations in Italy. Just south of the big city of Bari, Monopoli’s small town charm draws visitors in, but never to the point
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Nestled in the heart of the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts, Lenox offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural attractions, and a vibrant arts scene. Arguably one of the most famous towns in Berkshire County, its claim to fame is the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Tanglewood concert series, and Canyon Ranch, one of the most well-known
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Join me on a visit to Stockbridge, MA: this is the heart of the Berkshires, where the Housatonic River meets the Appalachian Trail. For more than 300 years, Stockbridge has been a popular destination for visitors and a home to artists, writers, intellectuals — and the occasional travel blogger! Stockbridge is one of my favorite
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I’ve been doing monthly recaps since I first set out to travel more than 13 years ago — but this is the first time ever I’ve ever missed a month. I pride myself on recapping every month without failure, so this one hurt! That said, it was planned. Charlie and I scheduled our big South
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Welcome to Matera, Italy — a city carved entirely from stone, thought to be the third-oldest settlement in the world after Aleppo and Jericho. Matera and its ancient cave houses known as sassi sit on a rocky canyon in Basilicata, Southern Italy. People lived in these caves in Matera, with neither electricity not running water,
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