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23 Ways to Avoid Money Disasters While Traveling

How to avoid money disasters while traveling

This post explores how to avoid money disasters while traveling. Most of us would like to have copious amounts of money to spend on trips and vacations. Think about it for a moment.  You are in a far away land, one you have wanted to visit for the longest time ever. And, you are able […]


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Blog Greece Travel

10 Top Tips For Visiting Magical Mykonos

Mykonos, Greece, Island

Mykonos might be seen as the most glamorous island in Greece – think Ibiza meets St Tropez – but that doesn’t mean that a trip to Mykonos needs to break the bank. In fact, it’s incredibly easy to explore the magic of Mykonos and have the holiday of a lifetime, all without breaking your budget. […]


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Blog Travel

Places to Take Wedding Pictures – Top 5 Picks for Travelers

Wedding pictures, travel, Travelers Picks

  Spring is the season of love, and young couples all around the world are getting married. Most prefer a quiet ceremony with family and friends, and going on with their lives. Others prefer traveling to some offbeat places to take wedding pictures! If you’re part of the second category, you’re in luck. We’ve created […]


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Blog Iceland Travel

Tops Spots on the Golden Circle Route, Iceland

Golden Circle Tour, Gullfoss, Golden Circle, Iceland, Self-Tour, Silfra, Gullfoss

The Golden Circle is, without a doubt, Iceland’s most popular tourist route.  It covers about 190 miles and can be done as a day trip from Reykjavik. It is ideal for those who want to experience the raw nature of Iceland in a short period of time. My husband and I were able to experience […]


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Australia Blog Travel

5 Quirky Things to Do in Queensland

Queensland, Australia

Queensland is Australia’s holiday haven simply because of its gorgeous beaches, lush and green forests and parks, and tropical laid-back life. You wouldn’t find yourself lost or feeling out of place as the welcoming locals are always ready to help. The Great Barrier Reef is a great spot for divers and tourists alike. The diversity […]


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Blog Food Pennsylvania USA

Reading Terminal Market: Best of Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Reading Terminal, Market, Hall

This article highlights one of the best attractions in Philadelphia: the Reading Terminal Market.  Here, I describe what this place has to offer and what makes it unique. Sometimes, I start to ponder how little I know about the historical roots of the country I live in. During my formative years, I only took a […]


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Blog France Travel

Things to Do in Colmar: A Fairytale Village

Things to do in Colmar, Alsace, France

This article is about things to do in Colmar but I do not want you to stroll the village with a checklist on hand.  Colmar is a real-life fairytale! Keep reading to find why! In Europe, you do not have to break a sweat trying to find an enchanting place. The continent is full of […]


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Australia Blog Travel

7 Sydney Travel Tips to Experience It Like a Local

Sydney, Local, Australia, Travel, Tips

This is a guest post written by fellow blogger and Sydney-expert Marie Nieves. There are two types of tourists when it comes to experiencing foreign countries. The first group includes obvious tourists that go to brochure places, visit all the attractions, and experience everything as intended. The second group is the polar opposite. These people […]


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Blog Lifestyle

How to Travel with the Correct Attitude

travel, attitude, correct, tips, tricks

Your heart is beating faster than usual.  Butterflies are fluttering around your stomach.  You can barely contain your excitement. No, you are not in love (well, maybe, but that is your thing). You have decided to embark on yet another great adventure.  The time to depart is coming close and you can only think about the places […]


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Blog Travel

Do’s and Don’ts to Keep in Mind for Your Arctic Cruise

Arctic Cruise, Northern Lights, Aurora Borealis

The Arctic Circle is a huge place, encompassing territories from multiple northern countries. Areas like Alaska, Greenland, Svalbard, Lapland, and others, ensure that you can plan your Arctic cruise without risking boredom. Inspired by Northern Lights in Iceland, Cez and Agness of eTramping contributed some essential do’s and don’ts for your next Arctic trip. They’ve […]


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Blog Iceland Travel

25 things I wish I knew before visiting Iceland

Kerid, Visiting Iceland, Things to do in Iceland

Quickly… name one of the hottest travel destinations of the moment? That should be pretty easy to answer. Iceland, of course! Context The increase of flying routes and cheap tickets have driven heaps and heaps of travelers to the island located in the northern area of the Atlantic Ocean. From the US’s East Coast, you […]


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Blog Czechia Travel

Old Town Prague: How to Explore for Free

free walking tour, old prague, old town, things to do, Czechia, Czech republic

This article gives you plenty of ideas to do your own free walking tour around Old Prague.  Take note of how to enjoy this gorgeous city without breaking the bank! Oh Prague, Prague! I have not stopped thinking about this majestic city located on the banks of the Vltava River. Yes, I am one of […]


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Blog Las Vegas Nevada Travel USA

Las Vegas: The Outstanding Neon Museum

Neon Museum, Las Vegas, Nevada, Things to Do, Downtown, Unusual Things to Do

Let me set up the scene for you. In the desert (not the song, the real desert), the temperature had reached 110 degrees (43 Celsius).  The heat caused bloody noses, tomato-like faces and about seven “I am about to pass out” moments. In a case like that, what would you do? a) Stay on your […]


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Blog California Santa Barbara Travel USA

The Backroads of the Santa Ynez Valley

Vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley, California

The Santa Ynez Valley, located about 30 miles north of Santa Barbara,  seems like the perfect place to rent a cozy house and spend a week getting as lazy (or active) as desired. Delightful towns such as Solvang, Santa Ynez, and Los Olivos offer unique architecture, gourmet food, tasting rooms and much more.  For active […]


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Blog Food New York

Arthur Avenue Restaurants and Bakeries: The Real Little Italy of New York

Best Arthur Avenue Restaurants, Arthur Avenue, Real Little Italy, The Bronx, New York City

This post packs a good surprise! Guess where the Real Little Italy of New York City is located?  At the Bronx! In here, you will find the best Arthur Avenue Restaurants, Cafes and Bakeries.  Keep reading if you love to eat! ___ Decadent pasta dishes. Creamy cannoli. Flavor bursting gelato. Oven baked pizza. If you […]


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