Wanderlust Wednesday: Christmas Around The World

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If you’re planning a Christmas getaway, then you’ve probably been planning your trip for months. Wherever you go or whatever you have planned, make it a festive and fun Christmas you and your family will remember. Last minute trips can be stressful if you’re a planner, but if you can get the time off on such short notice, then there is something to be said of the spontaneity of a last minute Christmas trip. Christmas Around the World If you’re able to take off a week at Christmastime and choose to take a vacation during the holiday season, then check […]

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Wanderlust: Islands Without Cars

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There are destinations around the world where people get around by walking, bicycles, and donkeys. There are places where there are no cars, or at least, a place where no cars are allowed. To me, there is an adventure around every corner in these far away locales. Kira Cook hosts a series on PBS, entitled Islands without Cars. This first season of this show highlighted six islands without cars, including the Greek Island of Hydra, Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, Ireland’s Inis Meain, Italy’s Aeolian Islands, The Channel Island of Sark, and France’s Isle of Porquerolles. In doing a little more research […]

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Wanderlust: Let's Go Glamping!

As a child, my family used to travel to Utah to visit my grandma and grandpa Lashlee, where almost every visit we would end up camping for a few days. We would pitch a tent or pull a pop-up camper out into the woods, and me and my cousins would experience nature firsthand while my grandparents would stay in their RV. And believe it or not, those are some of the best memories I have with my grandparents, my parents, and my cousins. We would fish, hike, cookout, and pray it wouldn’t rain on us in the middle of the […]

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Seven Spectacular Reasons to Visit Spain

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Spain is one of Europe’s most visited countries – and for good reason. It’s an incredibly vibrant and diverse country with so much to see and do. That’s why I’ve added this beautiful country to my bucket list, and here are just a few of the many reasons why you should travel to Spain. The Food Many people are familiar with classic Spanish foods such as tapas and paella. Visiting this country allows you to try authentic versions of their cuisine. Almost any city you visit in Spain is going to have a great selection of restaurants and markets, but […]

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Why You Should Add South America to Your Bucket List

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If you haven’t been to South America yet, you are missing out! This diverse continent offers a dizzying array of sites and experiences. South American is an adventure waiting to happen. You can explore the rainforests of the Amazon or party at the carnavals in Brazil. You can tour popular landmarks, like Machu Picchu and the Christ the Redeemer statue, or get close and personal with the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands. If you’ve got a South American destination on your bucket list and you’re looking for an excuse to book those flights, here are a couple of good ones. […]

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