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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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10 under-the-radar travel destinations

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Some of the best and least expensive travel finds require veering off the typical tourist path. I've compiled a list of 10 hidden gems around the world that are worth the effort to get there. . . .

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10 travel mistakes and how to avoid them

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Every one of the travel mistakes below comes from personal experience. Some of them are minor annoyances while others can have long-term consequences that will haunt you long after your vacation is over. Read on to avoid these 10 common travel mistakes. . . .

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