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Lia Garcia

Our 2018 year in review. How was our year? Did Lia make it as a full-time travel blogger? Did they ever learn how to not have travel disasters?! All those answers and more.

2018 in Review: The Year of High Risk … & High Reward

It's January 7, 2019, and it's my 29th birthday. I wanted to start my year by looking back on my old year. And 2018 was a crazy year. An amazing year. A life-changing year. I titled last year’s Year in Review post as "The Year that Everything … [Read more...] about 2018 in Review: The Year of High Risk … & High Reward

Pool and bungalow with palm trees in Bali, Indonesia

How to Visit Bali on a Budget: 8 Money-Saving Tips

Before our trip to Bali this past July, we wondered: Is it actually possible to visit Bali on a budget? I mean, 99% of the Bali photos you see on Instagram involve fabulously beautiful people rolling around in luxury villas, swimming with all 18 of … [Read more...] about How to Visit Bali on a Budget: 8 Money-Saving Tips

We created not just one but TWO detailed winter Europe travel itineraries! The 2-week Northwestern Europe itinerary takes you from Copenhagen to Bremen to Amsterdam to Bruges to Brussels. The Central Europe itinerary takes you from Vienna to Hallstatt to Cesky Krumlov to Prague. From Christmas Markets to castles, these itineraries have it all!

Two Super Detailed Winter Europe Itineraries (for Two Weeks)

Our favorite time of the year to travel in Europe is during the winter. As the weather gets colder, the Christmas markets come to life, snow begins to fall, and it’s the perfect time to throw on cozy sweaters, puffy coats, and winter boots and wander … [Read more...] about Two Super Detailed Winter Europe Itineraries (for Two Weeks)

Things nobody tells you about southern Italy.

40 Things Nobody Tells You About Southern Italy Travel

You know when people who travel a lot say stuff like "each part of [country you've never been to] is SO different," and you kind of roll your eyes because it just sounds like a way to brag about how many different parts of the country they've been … [Read more...] about 40 Things Nobody Tells You About Southern Italy Travel

Travel Blog Income Report, October 2018: $10,911.39

Who's got 2 thumbs and had the highest earning month ever in her life ever?! This girllllll! October broke all of my records for earning money from my travel blog and I am LIVING FOR IT. Although, if you know me, you know that I'm petty AF and … [Read more...] about Travel Blog Income Report, October 2018: $10,911.39

Backpacking and travel essentials for hot climates, from gear to lightweight travel clothing.

43 Travel Essentials to Pack for Hot Climates

Backpacking and hot climates go together like people without a lot of money and ... destinations that are inexpensive to visit. Look, I'm not great at writing analogies, but I AM great at researching travel gear and field testing it. After a … [Read more...] about 43 Travel Essentials to Pack for Hot Climates

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