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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

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Bucket list: Croatia

Dubrovnik, Croatia

The vibrant hues, relaxed ambiance, and stunning coastal cities of Croatia are definitely making us want to plan a trip there! Two years ago, Rick and I did a fantastic trip along the Mediterranean coastline and we can’t wait to get back to the region to continue exploring other beautiful travel destinations – and after

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Best food and wine tours in Paris

Box of macarons

Ready to become a French gourmand? Treat your foodie side to an amazing food tour in Paris and discover the flavors and traditional dishes of France. It’s impossible to not want to stuff your face with crepes, baguettes, cheese, duck, escargot, and steak tartare while exploring Paris and sometimes it can be overwhelming having to

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10 off the beaten path things to do in Paris

Montmartre cemetery

You could spend a whole week in Paris and still need time to see its more famous attractions, like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Catacombs, Sacre Coeur, and the list goes on.  But, if you’ve been to Paris before or just want to see the less-touristy side of the City of Light,

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Bucket list: Argentina

Fitz Roy in Patagonia

From Buenos Aires to the bountiful Argentine wineries, Argentina is a travel destination that has tons of activities to add to our bucket list! Glaciers, waterfalls, and amazing wildlife viewing are just a few ideas of what we can do in Argentina on a future trip there. Argentina is yet another South American destination I’m

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Reykjavik: What to know before you go

Reykjavik, Iceland

Dreaming of catching the Northern Lights or experiencing the midnight sun? Then you’ll need to plan a getaway to Iceland! Known as the Land of Fire and Ice, this unique island is home to incredible geological formations, dramatic landscapes, and a fun, hip capital in Reykjavik. Every day is an adventure on Iceland and no