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Sometimes you know everything about where you’re going and other times you just show up and see what happens. In the Czech Republic, there’s a distinct lack of English information online, so my trip to Sepetná Hotel was a shot in the dark. In theory, it checked all my boxes: a chance to rejuvenate in the […]
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My husband and I have a mantra that plays into our adventurous spirits: “If it requires a waiver, it’s gonna be good.” That’s what I was thinking as I read through the warnings about camping on Flowerpot Island in Ontario. I skimmed over the list, noting that there would be no one to rescue me if I
When I started planning my Norway trip, I knew there was only one way I wanted to do it: by Norwegian Fjords cruise. Being in the midst of it all — tumbling waterfalls, dramatic cliffs, and narrow bends — is only possible when you’re on the water. But quickly, I realized there were other advantages
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Norway is a dream come true for nature lovers. For me, the draw was the fjords — there are more than a thousand in the country. But there are also mountains, glaciers, lakes, scenic drives, colorful wooden houses, well-preserved old towns, and so many waterfalls. Everywhere I went, I was snapping Norway pictures because the
Chichicastenango Guatemala has built a reputation for being the tourist market in Guatemala. Twice a week, hundreds of vendors set up their shops, anxiously waiting for busloads of visitors to arrive to buy colorful textiles, jewelry, and masks. But beyond the Chichicastenango market, you’ll also find a town that still honors and celebrates its Mayan traditions with ceremonies
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For years, hiking Pacaya Volcano was the #1 tour from Antigua. Nothing’s more fun than getting up close to molten lava, especially without the rules and restrictions that most other countries apply. But in Guatemala, you were free to poke the lava with a stick or count how long it takes for the soles of
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If you haven’t been to Iceland yet, you’re missing it out. It might just be my new favorite suggestion for a long weekend getaway. If you live on the US east coast, it’s actually faster to fly to Reykjavik than to California. Here are my Iceland travel tips for an easy and enjoyable trip. Iceland
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Even though most travelers head farther south to Dubrovnik and Split, but my sister and I had limited time in Croatia. As a disclaimer, we didn’t even try to see the whole country (it’s bigger than you think!) and instead stuck to Istria for the hill towns and seaside vacation spots along with a quick trip down
Bright sunshine. Warm ocean. Sweet pineapples. If that sounds like your idea of vacation, then Playa Samara Costa Rica is for you. This small town on the Nicoya Peninsula offers a tropical getaway without the sky-high prices you’ll find in overdeveloped resort areas farther north. That means you get all of the bliss without the
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Chances are, you don’t know a lot about St. Kitts. It’s a curveball island: the one that none of your friends have ever been to and one that gets overlooked in favor of postcard perfect beaches. But this oddball is enjoyable precisely because it’s different: the St. Kitts volcano hike up Mount Liamuiga is like nothing
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