If you’re dreaming of traveling somewhere in 2026 and were dismayed at the price of flights, you’re going to want to read this post. 2026 is an unusual year for flights. With volatile oil pricing and last-minute schedule changes, some flight routes are looking much more expensive than usual. But that’s not the only thing […]
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Remember back when turning 40 was about being over the hill? Back when I was a kid, I remember that 40th birthday parties were about those black OVER THE HILL balloons, and joke “you’re old now” gifts like canes with a blowhorn attached to them. That seems to have been phased out with the Boomer
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If you’re looking for the best views in Florence, have I got the post for you! I literally ran around Florence like a madwoman photographing all the top spots so I could share them with you! I love Florence, and have loved it since studying here 20 years ago (!). I know this city extremely
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When you’ve been traveling a bit too much, non-travel months are SO NICE. And that led to a very, very nice month in May. May is the best month of the year in Prague — so you bet I was happy to be here! Destinations Visited Highlights A nice, lazy month in Prague. That was
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Murano Island is like a miniature version of Venice, just 10 minutes away by boat from the city. Similar to Venice, Murano is actually made up of multiple islands linked by bridges and canals. While Venice is home to 118 islands and 438 bridges, Murano is more compact with just seven small islands and seven
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What are the best day trips from Buenos Aires? You’ve got plenty of excellent options! Buenos Aires is a fabulous destination on its own, and honestly, you could easily fill a week-long trip without ever leaving the city. I nearly did. But there are also plenty of worthwhile day trips you can take from the
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Today is my 39th birthday. I’m celebrating today with my husband in the little town of Perast on the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. There’s no place in the world more beautiful than here! Most of this year was defined by one thing: the wedding. WeddingS, that is. Charlie and I got married three times
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When I moved to Prague in 2020, it wasn’t the first time I moved to a new country. Prior to that, I spent time living in the UK, spent two extended periods living in Mexico, and spent a semester living in Italy. Between those stints, there was a lot of digital nomad time in Thailand,
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Happy holidays, everyone — it’s time to unleash the best gifts for travelers in 2021 and beyond! This has been another tough year for all of us. I know that travel may not be the first thing on your mind — nor gifts for travelers in particular — but I know that better days are
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We have now been living with COVID for nearly two years. I don’t have to say anything about how it’s been, because you know well enough. But you may be curious about how international travel is looking at this point. Can you even travel right now? What do you need to know? What do you
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