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8 Things every tourist should do in Dublin!

June 13, 2016Leave a Comment

I first visited Dublin with a few friends in February 2012 and instantly fell in love with the city. We stayed at a cool hostel named Jacob’s Inn (great location btw) and had a blast participating in pub crawls and making new friends along the way. Fast forward 4 years and I’ve found myself on the Emerald Isle once more. This time…

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Filed Under: World Travel Tagged With: dublin, guinness, guinness factory, guinness storehouse, ireland, irish, molly malone, silicon valley, temple bar

Glamping Hub for Pets: Pet Friendly & Unique Accommodation

June 7, 20161 Comment

This week my husband Javi, Pumba (our 3-year-old Chocolate Labrador) and I had the opportunity to be a part of the Glamping Hub for Pets photo shoot! For those of you who aren’t sure what glamping is, just think of it as glamourous camping. Glamping gives you an outdoor experience in a unique structure surrounded by nature (for…

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Filed Under: Pet Friendly Travel, World Travel Tagged With: campaign, dog, glamping, glamping hub, pet friendly travel, pets, spain

4 Days in Italy: Visiting Bologna, Florence & Pisa

January 30, 20162 Comments

Bologna might not have been our first choice destination for Spring Break…but it ended up being a great starting point for our trip! We knew we wanted to go somewhere inItaly and when we saw RyanAir had cheap flights out of Seville we decided to spend our four day getaway in Tuscany; we paid €120 round…

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Filed Under: World Travel Tagged With: bologna, cheap flights, cheap hotels, florence, italy, pisa, semana santa

3 Reasons to visit Oslo, Norway in Winter

January 14, 2016Leave a Comment

After our exciting Arctic Adventure in Tromsø, we headed to Oslo for two days. Despite the cold weather, December turned out to be agood time to visit! We had the opportunity to experience winter attractions like Christmas markets and special performances at the Oslo Opera House. The weather was relatively warm (although I was hoping for…

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Filed Under: World Travel Tagged With: christmas markets, holiday destinations, norway, tromso, world travel

Why you should visit Tromsø, Norway in Winter

December 28, 20157 Comments

All those people who told me I was crazy to go to Norway in December obviously haven’t been to Tromsø! Winter tourism is on the rise and it’s easy to understand why; we had the experience of a lifetime seeing the Aurora Borealis, dog sledding through a breathtaking nature reserve and enjoying the gorgeous glow…

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Filed Under: World Travel Tagged With: arctic adventures, arctic circle, aurora borealis, northern lights tour, norway, tromso, winter tourism

Honeymoon in the Maldives: Kuramathi Island Resort

October 26, 2015Leave a Comment

When you think of your dream honeymoon what comes to mind? For me it’s an over-water villa in an exotic location with a piña colada in hand. As Javi and I discussed potential honeymoon destinations it became clear that the Maldives was exactly what we were looking for. The first part of our honeymoon we…

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Filed Under: World Travel Tagged With: dream honeymoon, honeymoon, indian ocean, kuramthi island resort, maldives

15 Things you should do and see in Thailand

October 15, 2015Leave a Comment

Thailand was my first experience in Asia and it was unforgettable to say the least! My husband (still sounds weird saying that) and I decided to go to Thailand and the Maldives for our honeymoon; Thailand for adventure and the Maldives for relaxation. This was the trip of a lifetime and if you ever have the opportunity…

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Filed Under: World Travel Tagged With: asia, bangkok, chang mai, honeymoon, laos, muay thai, thailand, tours

5 Things you should do in Brussels

July 7, 2015Leave a Comment

I just got back from a weekend trip to Brussels and wanted to share some of the things I discovered. This is the second time I’ve been to the Belgian capital; the first time was in December 2011. Visiting Brussels in December has its pro’s and con’s; flights are cheap in the winter months because…

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Filed Under: World Travel Tagged With: amsterdam, belgium, bruges, brussels, ghent

10 Things to do in Florida’s Forgotten Coast

June 9, 201525 Comments

Unless you live in the panhandle of Florida chances are you haven’t heard of the “Forgotten Coast”…that’s because it’s one of Florida’s best-kept secrets!  Florida’s Forgotten Coast includes communities like Port St. Joe, Apalachicola, Cape San Blas, St. George Island and more. This part of the state is called the “Forgotten Coast” because it seems to be the…

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Filed Under: Featured Posts, World Travel Tagged With: apalachicola, beach getaway, featured post, florida, florida's forgotten coast, port st. joe, world travel

Planning a day trip from Spain to Morocco and 3 cities you should see!

May 31, 201515 Comments

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Morocco is a beautiful and mysterious country.  It is conveniently located a short ferry ride away from Europe (8 miles across the Strait of Gibraltar) making it the perfect addition to your itinerary as you travel through southern Spain. You can definitely do a day trip to Tangier, but if you’re hoping to see more…

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Filed Under: World Travel Tagged With: asilah, camel rides, chefchaouen, morocco, spain to morocoo, straight of gibraltar, tangier

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Originally from Florida's Forgotten Coast, I moved to Sanlúcar to teach for 'six months' in 2011 and never left! Follow my blog for global travel tips, expat life, and insider knowledge on local events and customs. Get the full story →

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