The hills are alive... with the sound of music! While you won’t encounter many locals raving about this classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, the vast majority of tourists to Salzburg will be! Growing up with a mom who is absolutely enamored by the musical retelling of the Von Trapp family story, I’ve always dreamed of seeing the places from that timeless film. While there are loads of other things to experience in Salzburg, these were…
Visiting the ancient lands of the Inca, but not sure where to start? It can be overwhelming, but I can help! This is my ultimate Peru travel itinerary, plus a little bit of Bolivia and Chile! Once I graduated college, I did a 3 week backpacking trip to these amazing places. Most people may not have that kind of time, but this itinerary can be chunked into smaller visits too! Some links in this post…
If you're visiting Scotland, chances are- you want to see one of the iconic Scottish Highland Cows. Where exactly can you find them though? First, let's talk about these ruggedly cute cows. Symbolic of Scotland, and rising in animal popularity lately, these guys are irresistible! With their long, wavy coats and majestic horns- how can you resist? [caption id="attachment_5640" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Me naively thinking I'd just happen upon dozens of Highland Cows[/caption] 🐂 SCROLL TO…
Over the years and through my travels, I've figured out the products that work for me. I know my favorites, and I'm happy to share them! This list is perfect for coming up with quality travel gift ideas, or simply buying them for yourself! Check out my favorite travel gift ideas below: Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these, I may earn a…
Greece is a country on every traveler’s radar- and for good reason. The photos don’t lie. It really is THAT beautiful. Trying fit everything you want to see in, and on a budget, is tricky. That's where I come in! While many people go to Greece on an organized tour or a cruise, we did this itinerary on our own, and affordably. The benefit of this is you can beat the crowds, and customize your…
My husband and I set out on our vacation using this Egypt itinerary. We went with the company Travel Talk, and also added time in the Sinai Peninsula and Jordan afterwards too. This post details my Egypt vacation experience with this company, and also provides ideas on a good Egypt itinerary full of what to do, see, and what to expect! Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy…
The Salar de Uyuni, or salt flats of Uyuni, is easily one of the most ethereal places on earth. During a backpacking trip in Peru and Bolivia, I spent 2 days in this magical place. Here is how I'd describe my tour of the Salar de Uyuni, and what you can expect: |All photos taken by myself or my husband| Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something…
I had a fantastic experience during my travels in Egypt. Despite its flaws, I HIGHLY encourage visiting. Here are my travel tips and advice for travel to Egypt, Make your trip the best it can be by coming in prepared! My goal here is not to complain or incite fear, but to make you an informed traveler. The hope is after reading, you are prepared for what you may come across, and have a better…
While maybe not your typical honeymoon destination, that's where we headed! We loved our Tanzania safari itinerary, and had beach time on the spice island of Zanzibar after. We planned the trip independently, but our safari company helped! This schedule was perfect, allowing us to get a taste of a classic safari, plus a tropical beach vacation. Here is our Tanzania safari itinerary for 2 weeks: ⇒ All photos taken by myself or my husband!…
Whether or not you believe in the supernatural, it’s still fun to visit spots said to be haunted by a restless spirit or two. If you’re in the mood to visit some haunted places in Cincinnati, (+Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana) here is a fun lineup: If you want to try a "haunted road trip" to see all these haunted places, check my map! Starting out in Cincinnati (exclude stop number one if it’s too out…
