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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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24 travel hacks for a safe & stress-free trip

April 16, 2014 | by Rebekah Schilperoort

24 travel hacks for a safe & stress-free trip

Do you ever feel like you need a vacation from your vacation? It can be a lot of work to prepare for a getaway. From finding coverage at work and making plans, to air travel and all that site seeing – it can be exhausting. Here are some tips that can make travel worry-free so you’ll have more . . .

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In my bag: 9 travel-sized beauty essentials

April 15, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

In my bag: 9 travel-sized beauty essentials

Unless I’m heading out on a business trip, I’m not a high-maintenance traveler in terms of my beauty routine. I don’t need a hairdryer, curling iron or flat iron while I’m on the road. While I use those products at home, they only weigh down my bag and take up space that could be better used for . . .

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Review: Colonial Colombia with Intrepid Travel

April 13, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

Review: Colonial Colombia with Intrepid Travel

As I mentioned in previous posts, I went on 9-day tour through Colombia with Intrepid Travel. If you want some travel inspiration, check out some of my favorite photos from Colombia. The itinerary This tour is actually the second part of a 15-day Colombia tour called Complete Colombia. The first . . .

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How to save for your next vacation

April 12, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

How to save for your next vacation

I'm a firm believer that just about anyone can go on vacation, even if money is tight. If traveling is your biggest priority in life, you can get there with a savings plan and a bit of creativity. Don't let other people discourage you. Saving for a vacation is all about trade-offs and priorities. . . .

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Two days in Cartagena, Colombia

April 11, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

Two days in Cartagena, Colombia

In a previous post, I talked about the beginning of my Colombia trip and how it wasn’t exactly the start I was looking for. My trip started in Cartagena, Colombia and I didn’t get to see as much of the city as I would’ve liked due to my luggage issues. I only had a couple of partial days to . . .

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Packing light: From a reformed over-packer

April 11, 2014 | by Rebekah Schilperoort

Packing light: From a reformed over-packer

I’m about to take my third trip to Italy later this month and could not be more excited. Especially since this time, I’m going with my new husband and close friends. I love thinking about all of the adventures we’ll go on, the amazing sights we’ll see and the delicious (hopefully) food we’ll eat. . . .

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Half of Americans don’t use their vacation time

April 9, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

Half of Americans don’t use their vacation time

I read an article about Americans and vacation time that made me sad. According to a survey by Glassdoor, the average U.S. worker only takes half of his or her eligible paid vacation time and 15% of U.S. employees don’t take any vacation time at all. Perhaps even worse, nearly 60% of workers who . . .

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8 reasons why cruises aren’t for me

April 8, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

8 reasons why cruises aren’t for me

The cruise ship swayed with the waves while my sister and I watched Up on repeat. It was the third day of our four-day cruise to the Bahamas and we were at sea the entire day. The motion sickness medication wasn’t working; walking, sleeping and watching TV didn’t help my nausea either. It was 3 pm . . .

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