Tag: Travel Blog
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Should I Get An Athens Pass?
I know the Greek islands are getting all the hype on social media these days, but don’t skip out on Athens! Since most US airlines will have a layover in Athens before arriving at their island destination anyway, consider staying for a day or two in the capital city. Athens is a vibrant city with…
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What To Do In Lincoln Park, Chicago
Lincoln Park is one of Chicago’s most popular neighborhoods, and a wonderful location to spend the day in. I planned out a step by step guide for the best things to do in Lincoln Park, based on my own recent visit to the area. Although I had initially planned to take public transportation between these…
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Zip Lining in Costa Rica – 100% Aventura Review
For one reason or another, zip lining and Costa Rica have been inextricably linked in my mind- of course I was going to take the opportunity to give the activity a try while I was visiting the country!
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Hotel Review: York- Principal York
On our visit to York, we prioritized convenience and booked a stay at the Principal York hotel. Only a few steps away from the train station, it was super easy to get to and from the hotel with our bags. The hotel fits right in with the local atmosphere with its beautiful late-Victorian architecture. After…
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Museum Hopping in Florence
Florence! City of art and arguably the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence attracts millions of visitors each year with its fantastic food, museums, and architecture. With 72 museums in the city, no wonder visitors can find themselves overwhelmed by their options! You can spend a full month in Florence and still not see every museum.…
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What to Expect from Ferries in Greece
While mainland Greece is criminally underrated (more on that later), the country’s islands are the star of the show amongst tourists. Although most of the larger islands do have airports, the most convenient method of transportation is typically going to be by use of the extensive ferry system. The ferries were something that stumped me…
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A Guide to Versailles
This page includes affiliate links. If you choose to buy through these links I may earn a small commission with no additional cost to you! With 15 million visitors per year, the Palace of Versailles is one of the most popular tourist sites in Paris, if not the world. Although it began its life as…
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The Tippy Top of Tour Eiffel
The Eiffel Tower: a celebrated Parisian landmark, towering the city skyline. Obviously, I was going to climb it. There are three floors available to the public. Although the common advice claims that the second floor of the Eiffel Tower has the best view, I was celebrating! France ended up being the thirtieth country I’ve visited…
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Visiting Vienna on a Budget- What to Eat
Heading into Vienna, I was a little nervous about over spending on my budget- Austrian prices were certainly a shock after spending so much time in budget friendly Greece. Since we were visiting Vienna in the wintertime, we spent quite a bit of time at Vienna’s various Christmas Markets. You can check out my Vienna…
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Visiting Vienna on a Budget – What to See
This page includes affiliate links. If you choose to buy through these links I may earn a small commission with no additional cost to you! Famously beautiful and famously expensive, Austria’s capital city of Vienna is rich with culture. Its massive palaces, baroque architecture, coffee culture, and musical legacy make it an appealing destination for…