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Olympic National Park: A Weekend Road Trip

March 24, 2017 | by Rebecca Pattee

Olympic National Park: A Weekend Road Trip

As I mentioned in a previous post, I spent last weekend hiking and photographing the wild, rugged beauty of Olympic National Park. If you want recommendations on what to see and where to stay, I highly recommend checking it out. In this post, I'm going to give you a general idea of how I spent my . . .

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Things You Need to Know Before You Visit Olympic National Park

March 22, 2017 | by Rebecca Pattee

Things You Need to Know Before You Visit Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park is one of the most beautiful places in the U.S. (if not the world) and I'm fortunate to live only a few hours away by car. From snow-capped mountains to rugged, wild beaches to lush rainforest, the park will take your breath away. If you love the outdoors, you need to plan a . . .

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How to Pack for Bhutan

March 14, 2017 | by Rebecca Pattee

How to Pack for Bhutan

I visited Bhutan at the end of January for 5 days, which presented some packing challenges. First challenge: It's winter in Bhutan, which means chilly weather. I also went to Bangkok and Luang Prabang after Bhutan, which meant I needed to have warm-weather clothing as well. Second challenge: I . . .

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11 Things You Need to Know Before You Visit Bhutan

March 11, 2017 | by Rebecca Pattee

11 Things You Need to Know Before You Visit Bhutan

The tiny kingdom of Bhutan is nestled in the Himalayan mountains, sharing a border with India, Nepal and Tibet, home to 800,000 people. The landlocked country is full of historic Buddhist monasteries, fortresses, beautiful mountain landscapes and some of the world's happiest people. As I . . .

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Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Visa to Bhutan

March 4, 2017 | by Rebecca Pattee

Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Visa to Bhutan

When I told my friends and family that I would be visiting Bhutan solo, one of the most common questions was "how did you manage to get a visit?" Many of my fellow Americans believe that travel to Bhutan is restricted and only a certain number of visas are issued a year, which is completely . . .

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In Photos: Beautiful Bhutan

February 25, 2017 | by Rebecca Pattee

In Photos: Beautiful Bhutan

In my last post, I talked about some of the reasons why you need to visit Bhutan. If you're still not convinced, I'm including even more photos below that will make you want to visit The Land of the Thunder Dragon. . . .

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Bhutan: Why you need to visit the Land of the Thunder Dragon

February 20, 2017 | by Rebecca Pattee

Bhutan: Why you need to visit the Land of the Thunder Dragon

In late January, I finally checked off a bucket-list item I've had since I was 12 years old: visiting Bhutan, also known as the Land of the Thunder Dragon. I started collecting postcards with my grandmother, Nana, when I was 10 years old and a couple of years later, I received a beautiful postcard . . .

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18 Things Americans Need to Know Before Visiting Cuba

July 25, 2015 | by Rebecca Pattee

18 Things Americans Need to Know Before Visiting Cuba

I visited Cuba for a week at the end of May with a small group tour company called Cuban Adventures. Growing up in Miami, I was exposed to Cuba culture (and the delicious food) at a young age and have always wanted to visit the country. I kept putting it off until I saw articles about huge masses of . . .

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