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Santa Cruz Galapagos Island Guide: What to Do, Where to Eat, & Where to Stay on Santa Cruz

Barking sea lions. Crystal pools tucked between volcanic cliffs. Giant tortoises. Fresh, sizzling seafood. Santa Cruz Island is one of the Galapagos' most populated islands, and the central town of Puerto Ayora is as close to bustling as you'll find … [Read more...] about Santa Cruz Galapagos Island Guide: What to Do, Where to Eat, & Where to Stay on Santa Cruz

Powdery snow. Blue skies. The feel of the wind on your face. That one little kid who is infinitely better than you. Ahhh, ski vacations: where Jeremy snowboards and I practice my professional hot-tubbing. From the ski vacation essentials that find their way into our suitcases year after year to the things you'll never find us packing (like ... an actual snowboard. Rentals exist for a reason!), here's all the tips you need to pack for your next ski vacation, whether it's your first or you're a ski bunny regular!

Ski Trip Packing List: 32 Essentials to Pack for the Snow

Powdery snow. Blue skies. The feel of the wind on your face. That one kid who is infinitely better than you despite being born years after you learned how to ski. Ahhh, ski vacations: there's a reason an entire genre of bad 80's movies were born from … [Read more...] about Ski Trip Packing List: 32 Essentials to Pack for the Snow

Traveling with curly hair: all the low-maintenance tips you need to look fabulous abroad.

Traveling with curly hair: the low maintenance guide to amazing curls abroad

I always thought I had terrible hair. And I'm not just fishing for compliments here (ahem: the comment box is below. I'll wait.) For my entire adult life, my hair has just been ... not good: it's half-heartedly curly and wavy at the same time, super … [Read more...] about Traveling with curly hair: the low maintenance guide to amazing curls abroad

Where to Stay in Barcelona (& Where NOT to)

Catalan cuisine, neo-Gothic architecture, sandy beaches, rugged mountains, and a colorful history. Did we mention Catalan cuisine? Barcelona, Spain has every reason to be high on the list for travel bucket lists.  The city is a blend of … [Read more...] about Where to Stay in Barcelona (& Where NOT to)

Sandy, sweeping beaches. Old, haunted cities with lots of ghost stories. Lots & lots of seafood. Florida is nicknamed the Sunshine State, with an average of 237 sunny days a year. It's truly the land of a million sandy beaches, theme parks, and a whole lot of things to do. And it's one of the best places for a mini-vacation with so many truly unique weekend getaways in Florida! Here are the 10 best weekend getaways in Florida, from beach getaways, to adventurous expeditions, to ghost stories! 60+ activities included!

10 Fantastic Weekend Getaways in Florida (& what to do there)

Sandy, sweeping beaches. Old, haunted cities. Lots & lots of seafood. Florida is the land of sandy beaches, theme parks, everglades, and a whole lot of things to do. And with a ton of unexpected weekend getaways in Florida, it's the perfect place … [Read more...] about 10 Fantastic Weekend Getaways in Florida (& what to do there)

Snow-covered Alps. Pristine, glimmering lakes. Lots of cheese and chocolate. Switzerland is at once modern and historic, where you can cross a wooden bridge adorned with 15th-century paintings, as well as take a train up a mountain to see the Matterhorn up close and personal. Nature here is imminent, beauty is everywhere, and Switzerland is truly as stunning as they say ("they" being me!). And you can all this and more on an incredible 5-day Switzerland itinerary! This itinerary takes you through the best of Switzerland in a short 5 days. From the old town of Zurich with stunning churches and cobblestone streets, to Lucerne with its enormous glittering lake and historic fortress you can climb to see the city from a bird's eye view. Switzerland has so many surprises that are just waiting to be explored (like glacial waterfalls in a mountain!?) and this 5-day Switzerland itinerary will tell you how to do them all. Let's get to it!

The Perfect 5-Day Switzerland Itinerary

Snow-covered Alps. Pristine, glimmering lakes. Lots of cheese and chocolate. Switzerland is at once modern and historic, where you can cross a wooden bridge adorned with 15th-century paintings, as well as take a train up a mountain to see the … [Read more...] about The Perfect 5-Day Switzerland Itinerary

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