You can’t have the good without the bad — and I’ve always made an effort to talk about the bad times that happen while traveling! The top thing that people tell me is “You’re so honest,” and I make sure to tell the truth. Because yes — travel is fun and transformative and life-affirming. But […]
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One reason why I’m so glad I have my monthly recaps is that I can look back and see the best travel moments of my year all at once! This year took me to 13 countries: Czech Republic, UK, France, Italy, Vatican City, Germany, US, Canada, Spain, Nepal, Bhutan, Qatar, and Panama. I named several
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Florence, Italy, is one of the most magnificent, inspiring, art-filled cities you will ever visit. This is the kind of city that you think about all the time for the rest of your life. There’s SO much to see in Florence, and it can be overwhelming — so I’ve put together a 3 days in
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How do I sum up 2024 in travel? Busy. Maybe a bit too busy. Four new countries visited (Nepal, Bhutan, Qatar, Panama), lots of exploration in much-loved countries, and some incredibly fun road trips close to home. This was also the year that I did a year of new Czech exploration — visiting a new
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This month, I visited a brand new country — Panama — and made a nice visit home to the states. Before that, it was all about enjoying the month of November in Prague, seeing the last of the brightly colored leaves and feeling the first chilly temperatures of winter. And that’s what I’ll be talking
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San Gimignano is a tiny Tuscan hill town just an hour outside of Florence. People come to San Gimignano to enjoy its stone architecture and medieval towers; its museums and views — oh yes, and one particular gelato shop. San Gimignano is as touristy as Tuscany gets — but it’s still a fun place to
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Travel to Bhutan and you’ll enjoy one of the most special and unusual destinations this planet has to offer. Bhutan is a destination I had been hoping to visit for some time, and it finally happened this year. I was deciding between three destinations for my big solo trip this fall — either Bhutan, Uzbekistan,
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There’s so much more to Pisa than the Leaning Tower. There are so many cool things to do in Pisa — this is a big, bustling city with a mind and attitude of its own! So many travelers swoop in on a day trip from Florence to take photos with the Leaning Tower of Pisa. And
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There are so many fantastic things to do in Siena, Italy. This small city in Tuscany is an excellent day trip from Florence, showcasing the beauty of urban Italy, with far fewer tourists than in Florence. Many tourists visit Siena on a day trip from nearby Florence — and it’s even better when paired with
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This was the month of my big, far-flung solo trip of 2024 — my trip to Nepal, Bhutan, and Qatar! It was an incredible trip to three new-to-me countries, and I’m excited to share it with you all. Let’s take a look at the month! Destinations Visited Highlights A fun trip to Bohemian Switzerland and
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