Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, is a gorgeous little town on the Rio de la Plata, just a short boat ride from Buenos Aires. There are so many fun things to do in Colonia del Sacramento, and it’s wild that you can enjoy an easy day trip to an entirely new country! If you’d like to […]
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As a Massachusetts native, I’m lucky to have spent a good amount of time on Cape Cod — or down the Cape, as we call it. This place is absolute heaven in the summer, with charming towns, fresh seafood, historic lighthouses and, of course, incredible Cape Cod beaches! Despite being a long, skinny peninsula, Cape
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For years I dreamed of visiting Venice — and somehow, the real Venice was even better than the hype. How long could this marvel of engineering exist? How could it be so beautiful? There are so many fantastic things to do in Venice, from hopping among the museums to exploring the islands in the archipelago,
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April was meant to be a low-key month, but things quickly revved up! The big trip of the month was a journey to France, mostly concentrated in the Loire Valley, but I managed to fit in two super-quick trips to Berlin and London as well. Let’s take a look at the best of April 2024!
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The city of Florence, Italy, will overwhelm you in so many ways. As the capital of Tuscany and the birthplace of the Renaissance, there are so many things to do in Florence, from exploring the art and cuisine to taking in the gorgeous views and gardens. An art history professor at my university once told
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Valparaíso, the “Vale of Paradise,” is a majestic city — built on 40 hills nestled against the Pacific coast, awash in colorful homes and street art. There are so many cool and interesting things to do in Valparaíso. I loved my time here! Just a short drive from Chile’s capital city of Santiago, you’ll find
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This was the biggest travel month I’ve had since we got back from our honeymoon! Shoulder season is always the best season for exploring and research, and March was the perfect time for a trip back to Italy. Let’s take a look at March 2024! Destinations Visited New Free Italy Guide This month I released
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The city of Bologna has always been one of my favorite places in Italy. There are so many fun and delicious things to do in Bologna — this city is overflowing with art, architecture, and fabulous food! As the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, Bologna is perfectly situated between Milan, Venice, and Florence — yet
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If you’ve explored enough of Santiago, but still need things to do, that’s quite all right — there are plenty of day trips from Santiago! Whether you’re looking for mountains, beaches, vineyards, or natural wonders, you’ll find plenty to explore within a short driving distance of Santiago. Planning your trip to Santiago last minute? 🏔️
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Santiago, the capital city of Chile and the gateway to all this fabulous country has to offer, will take your breath away as your plane swoops over the Andes mountains. Santiago doesn’t get a lot of love from travelers in South America — but if you’re looking to explore this city, you’ve got plenty of
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