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48 Hours in London: How to Pull Off an International Weekend Trip

At the end of May, I decided to fly to London solo for a long weekend. I live in Ohio, so that’s about an 8-hour overseas flight in the best case. Why plan this whirlwind international weekend trip? In short,…

Tips and Advice

Travel 101: How to Make an Itinerary and Travel Budget

Once you have the perfect idea for your trip, the next step is to do some basic planning. The two things you’ll need to start booking your trip with confidence are 1) a rough itinerary and 2) a travel budget.…

The Accademia Gallery: Florence’s Ultimate Museum of Sculpture

The Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze) is a must-see art museum in Florence that’s home to Michelangelo’s iconic sculpture of David. For me, seeing David in person was an experience that 100% lived up to the hype! Sculpture is…

Manuel Antonio National Park: How to Plan Your Visit

Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica is an incredible destination for wildlife and nature. It’s a place where you can see sloths climbing in the trees, hike through the rainforest, and swim at a gorgeous beach all in one…

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Travel 101: How to Plan a Trip and Start Traveling the World

So you wanna travel the world but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this is the first post in a series where I’m breaking down how to plan a trip step-by-step! It might seem basic, but the first step…

Monteverde: A Guide to Costa Rica’s Cloud Forest Capital

Do you want to walk through a misty forest surrounded by colorful birds and monkeys climbing in the trees? Of course you do! Monteverde Costa Rica is wildlife central, a vibrant cloud forest zone in the mountains that’s perfect for…

Visit Arenal(La Fortuna) Costa Rica: 7 Reasons to Add it to Your Itinerary

Costa Rica’s region of Arenal/La Fortuna offers a unique blend of action-packed outdoor activities, relaxing hot springs, and a little town in the shadow of a majestic volcano. My wife and I visited the area with group tour, and I…

Actun Tunichil Muknal: Visiting Belize’s Sacred ATM Cave

If crossing jungle rivers, delving deep into caves, and discovering ancient artifacts like Indiana Jones is your idea of fun, you should visit the Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave in Belize! I have to admit that I knew nothing about this…

Best Things to Do in Inverness: Whisky, Waterways, and More

If you’re planning a trip to Scotland, you should really spend some time in the beautiful Scottish Highlands. And a perfect place to start is the unofficial capital of the Highlands: Inverness. It’s a much smaller city than Glasgow or…

Montepulciano: 9 Reasons You Need to Visit this Tuscan Hill Town

Are you really gonna spend your whole Italy trip in big cities? Nah, go to Montepulciano instead! It’s a beautiful hill town in Tuscany that produces legendary wine. It’s also the perfect home base for exploring all the great food and…