In the heat of July, my family went on a Utah road trip vacation. We mixed in overnight camping, backpacking and staying in hotels. We flew out, rented a car, and explored the wild west! It is a lot of driving, but incredibly scenic. With this schedule, we were able to see all of the MIGHTY FIVE on our Utah road trip itinerary! Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book…
In terms of unique travel experiences, you can't miss seeing Lake Titicaca and its floating islands in Peru. The western hemisphere’s highest and largest lake, the culture and sights here are incomparable! We visited the floating islands in Peru as day trip from Puno, and seeing the Uros Islands and Taquile was an incredible memory of my month backpacking through South America! Some links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you book or…
After several visits, this is my suggested England itinerary for 7 days (or 8 days!), perfect for first time visitors. Jolly old London has been a place of fascination for me since I was a little girl. Its epic history filled with royals, intrigue, and power struggles drew me in. Visiting England was the first international trip I ever took, and it set the stage for my lifelong love of travel. Here are my top…
Madrid - Spain’s popular and walkable capital city. If you're short on time, follow my walking map to see the main sites with just one day in Madrid : While living in Valencia, I traveled to Madrid several times. For a few of my visits, I had only one day to introduce the city to newcomers. Through trial and error, here is the best way I've found to maximize your time! Some links in this…
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…
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…
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!…
