Sintra is truly a fairytale and a dream come true. After seeing multiple photos of the beautiful Palacio da Pena on social media I was inspired to visit! I had no idea there were so many castles located in Sintra, I was blown away and it’s worth a day trip from Lisbon. During my second time visiting we only had time for Pena Palace. Make sure to get advance tickets…
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8 REASONS TO INSPIRE YOU TO VISIT JAVEA SPAIN
I have to admit, I had no idea where Javea, Spain was! I’m so glad I joined the Digital Nomad Girls Retreat in Javea! I met so many inspiring girls and we had a great time! Javea is a small coastal town south of Valencia roughly 1.5 hours by car. There is plenty of things to do in the small town and has one of the most beautiful beaches in Spain!…
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THE BEST OF LISBON CITY GUIDE
Lisbon is the capital and the largest city in Portugal. I went to Lisbon on my first solo trip in 2017 and it was the perfect weekend. Six years later I’m back with Ryan. We took a train from Porto to Lisbon which is 3.5 hour train and spent 4 nights in Lisbon. We spent a total of two weeks in Lisbon starting with Porto, Douro Valley, Lisbon, and Algarve.…
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THE ULTIMATE ALASKA TRAVEL GUIDE
Did you know Alaska is considered “bear country”? There is an estimate of 30,000 brown bears in Alaska, 98% of the total U.S. population! No wonder it’s called bear country! Alaska has been on my bucket list for many years and I finally got a chance to visit! The state is known for its diverse terrain, mountains, wildlife and amazing glaciers! You’re able to even see the Northern Lights from…
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3 DAY ITINERARY IN BARCELONA
There is so much to see and do in Barcelona. The city is vibrant and full of color everywhere you go! Anyone who visits will want to return immediately, I know I did! The architecture in Barcelona is unique as you will be fascinated by Antoni Gaudi’s work throughout the city. If you plan to visit soon, here’s a quick three day travel itinerary to Barcelona! Things To Know Best time to visit is…
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4 DAY ITINERARY IN MALLORCA, SPAIN
When visiting Spain I was unsure if I wanted to visit Ibiza or Mallorca. I only had enough time to visit one island, either Ibiza to party on the beach or enjoy relaxing and quiet beach vacation. I decided on the relaxing and quiet beach vacation. I had the best time in Mallorca and it was perfect to get away from the city for a few days. I’m so happy to share my 4 day itinerary…
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24 HOURS IN MADRID
Madrid is the capital of Spain and one of the most populated cities in the EU. Known for it’s great culture, museums and authentic spanish tapas I knew I had to visit! I was advised that I could possibly see most of Madrid in a day. Technically I had a little over 24 hours in Madrid, an extra day would have been nice but it was definitely enough! Madrid is very convenient and…
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A WEEKEND GUIDE TO BIG SUR
Big Sur is easily one of the most beautiful places in the world with roughly 85 miles of stunning Pacific Ocean views! I’ve been meaning to visit for years but since moving to New York a few years back it wasn’t as easy. Now that I’m in San Francisco I made it a priority to visit this summer! I can’t believe it took me this long to visit given that I’m…
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DAY TRIP TO ABU DHABI
Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates is less than two hours from Dubai and has so much to offer. I took a day tour from Dubai to Abu Dhabi and it was well worth it! I had found a deal on Groupon that took us to all the top spots in Abu Dhabi. Viator also has great day tours as well. I had a great time and very…
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10 REASONS TO VISIT DUBAI NOW
I’m always looking out for deals and travelzoo had a flight deal to Dubai for $600 roundtrip from New York City through Emirates. I booked my flight immediately! Since I work full-time I don’t have much vacation days and so I opted for a trip during Thanksgiving break. It was great since there was no blackout dates! Dubai is one of the newer cities being developed and has been a big tourist…
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HOW I WENT TO ICELAND FOR $800
Iceland has always been a dream of mine and at the top of my bucket list especially after seeing such beautiful photos of the Northern Lights. I’m always on the lookout for deals and I currently subscribe to many travel deal websites such as Travelzoo, where I found this deal! Travelzoo is a third party company that emails you travel deals from your city. This deal was from Iceland Air for 4…
