Travel Guides

Find travel guides, planning tips, advice, and resources for where you want to go for all the destinations I’ve visited! Everything is sorted by country and/or state for easy searching. Great for dreaming, planning, and making your trip a reality!

A Day at Sepetná Hotel: Wellness in the Beskydy Mountains of Czech Republic

Overlooking the Hotel Sepetna

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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6 Norwegian Fjords Cruise Tips: How to Cruise to Norway the Right Way

waterfall as seen from cruise ship deck

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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There’s More than a Market in Chichicastenango Guatemala

chichicastenango market

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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In Search of the Best Detroit Coney Dogs – Who’s the Winner?

Detroit may not be the first city that comes to mind when you brainstorm culinary getaways, but for anyone looking to trade in Michelin stars for casual good eats, it’s the perfect choice.  I gladly support deep dish pizza, craft brews, Greek specialties, Mexican plates, and some amazing Polish dinners (trust me, I’m an expert

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