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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

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24 hours in Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

Planning a trip to Scotland but think you’ll only have a day in the capital? No problem! You can still get the highlights of Edinburgh in 24 hours! Comprising a medieval Old Town and fun New Town, Edinburgh is a must-see travel destination. The city has famous attractions, a deep history, a lively pub culture,

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Bucket list: Russia

St. Petersburg, Russia

While we don’t have any plans to go rushin’ off to Russia in the next few months or even the next year, I’ve had my eye on some European cruises that have a stop in Russia and it’s made me start to think about Russia as a bucket list travel destination.  As a kid, I

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Off the beaten path in Florence

Ponte Vecchio in Florence

Florence is a must-see city when traveling to Italy with its iconic art, beautiful architecture and cathedrals, and impressive history. The birthplace of the Renaissance is a city you can return to time and time again and still feel inspired to explore it further. While there are many popular things to do in Florence, there

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24 hours in New York City

New York City Times Square

New York, New York! I was so excited for my first trip to the Big Apple and knew I’d love all the big city sights, noise, and the abundance of things to do, things to see, and things to eat and drink! And I was not disappointed. New York City is probably one of my