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  • 16 Must-Do Activities in St. Augustine, Florida

    St. Augustine, Florida was founded in 1565 by Spanish settlers, making it the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the continental United States. Known as the nation’s Oldest City (as well as the Ancient City), this small town has more than enough to keep visitors occupied for an extended weekend, with charming cobblestone streets, historic… [Continue Reading]

    16 Must-Do Activities in St. Augustine, Florida
  • 3 Days in Banff National Park During Shoulder Season

    Despite the fact that Banff National Park is only a 1.5 hour flight and 2-hour car ride away from the Seattle airport, I’ve never been for a visit. A few weeks ago, I had a chance to visit Banff National Park, thanks to Banff and Lake Louise Tourism. I was fortunate to visit during the… [Continue Reading]

    3 Days in Banff National Park During Shoulder Season
  • Iceland Trip Cost: How Much I Spent on a Two-Week Road Trip for Two

    How Much Does an Iceland Trip Cost? Thanks to Icelandair and WOW Air, it’s usually pretty cheap to fly to Iceland. Once you land, you’ll see prices that will make you scratch your head and question reality. Hotels, gas and food are all much more expensive than you’re accustomed to back home, so unless you… [Continue Reading]

    Iceland Trip Cost: How Much I Spent on a Two-Week Road Trip for Two
  • Two-Week Iceland Itinerary: The Highlands, South Coast and Glacier Lagoon Ultimate Guide

    Two-Week Iceland Itinerary In late June/early July 2018, my husband and I went on a two-week road trip in Iceland, covering the Golden Circle, highlands, South Coast and the glacier lagoon. While we could’ve driven around the entire country on the Ring Road in two weeks, we opted to do less driving and spend a… [Continue Reading]

    Two-Week Iceland Itinerary: The Highlands, South Coast and Glacier Lagoon Ultimate Guide
  • 56 Photos That Will Make You Want to Travel to Iceland

    I spent two weeks in Iceland at the end of June and beginning of July, visiting areas like the Golden Circle, Kerlingarfjöll, Landmannalaugar, Háifoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Vik, Westmann Islands and Jökulsárlón. The diversity of scenery was incredible and I look forward to making a return visit someday. I plan on writing a detailed guide to my two-week itinerary, but in the… [Continue Reading]

    56 Photos That Will Make You Want to Travel to Iceland

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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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Why I love traveling solo, even though I’m married

September 30, 2015 | by Rebecca Pattee

Why I love traveling solo, even though I’m married

  I recently returned from a 2-week trip to Bhutan, Bangkok and Laos, where I hiked up Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Paro, tried some delicious street food from a floating market near Bangkok and watched the morning alms giving ceremony in Luang Prabang. I created all of these new memories . . .

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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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In Photos: Why I love window seats

September 26, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

In Photos: Why I love window seats

When it comes to airplane seats, most of us are firmly in the window seat or aisle seat camp. I hate getting stuck in the middle seat or the aisle, unable to stare at the clouds or the passing scenery. After the stress of boarding the plane, the view from 35,000 feet calms my soul. Here are 13 of . . .

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48 hours in Edinburgh

September 26, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

48 hours in Edinburgh

Edinburgh, the second largest city in Scotland, is my favorite city in the world. The combination of scenic hikes, cobblestone streets, gothic churches, Greek Revival architecture, gardens, fascinating museums and variety of cuisine make it a destination that anyone can enjoy. While I recommend . . .

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My name is Rebecca, and I'm passionate about traveling. Join me as I share travel tips, photos and stories, in hopes to provide others who work full-time with the inspiration to travel.

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