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24 hours in New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

The home of Mardi Gras, jazz, and vampires, there’s no other city quite like New Orleans! It’s a must-see for any traveler at some point, even if you only have a day in the city. New Orleans, also known as NOLA or the Crescent City, dates back more than 300 years with French and Spanish

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24 hours in Salida

Truck in Salida, CO

Rick and I recently went down to Salida, Colorado with my family for a little staycation and getaway from home. We had been in the town one time before as we stopped here for lunch on a trip down to Durango, but this was our first time spending a day and overnight in Salida.  We

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Top 10 things to do in Barcelona

Park Guell

Rick and I reminisce about Barcelona a lot. And then we make a big paella dinner and a giant pitcher of sangria and start looking up flights and hotels. Barcelona was one of our favorite cities on our 2018 Europe trip as it seemed so magical. The bright colors, interesting architecture, amazing food, and walkable

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Bucket list: Morocco

Marrakech, Morocco

We’ve had a few adventures and future trips featured in Africa on our monthly bucket list posts, but this time we’re putting together our bucket list for Morocco so we can plan to explore more of Northern Africa! Morocco is known for its sandy landscapes, spice markets, and incredible architecture and I can’t wait until

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24 hours in Paris

Eiffel Tower

Whether you’re just stopping through or doing a day trip from London, Paris is a must when traveling in Europe! Even if you only have 24 hours in Paris. A day might not seem like much and you’ll probably want to book more time if you can, but if you absolutely can only squeeze in

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Best free things to do in Dublin

Trinity College

A trip to Ireland doesn’t have to break the bank, especially when you can take advantage of these awesome free things to do in Dublin! Many Ireland getaways include time in the country’s capital city of Dublin, and for good reason! With historic landmarks, unique pubs and breweries, and cool attractions, the city has something

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24 hours in Dublin

Temple Bar in Dublin

A visit to the Emerald Isle must include a stop in Dublin, even if it’s only for a day! The capital of Ireland’s rich history, culture, and popular landmarks make it a treat to visit no matter how much time you can spend in it. If you only have a day in Dublin, you can

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Bucket list: Alaska

Alaska

While Rick and I are no strangers to cruising to Caribbean destinations, one we haven’t done that Rick is dying to do is an Alaskan cruise. Alaska is definitely a bucket list-worthy travel destination that I would like to check off our list sometime. We can have so many adventures in Alaska, from viewing the

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Best day trips from Edinburgh

Train

While the Scottish capital has enough to keep you busy for days, you might want to plan some cool day trips from Edinburgh to see more of Scotland! Fortunately, there are many awesome options for fun, easy day trips to get you out and about in Scotland. There are also excellent guided tours that group

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Best photography locations in Edinburgh

Calton Hill Edinburgh

Ready to capture the best photos on your tour of Edinburgh? Then you’ll want to include stops at these awesome photography locations in Edinburgh! With historic charm and fascinating architecture around every corner there’s no shortage of Instagrammable spots in Edinburgh. Whether you’re snapping pics of Old Town, climbing up Arthur’s Seat, or enjoying the