My First Experience in Bosnia and Herzegovina: 9 Things I Learned and What To Expect

My First Experience in Bosnia and Herzegovina: 9 Things I Learned and What To Expect

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a charming country in the Balkans and the allure of affordable travel and breathtaking scenery has contributed to a notable surge in tourism in recent years. Here are some things I learned while I was in Bosnia that I thought was interesting, unique, or helpful to know.

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My First Experience in Serbia: 12 Things I Learned and What To Expect

My First Experience in Serbia: 12 Things I Learned and What To Expect

I was visiting Serbia for the first time and had no idea what to expect. My friends, Kathy and Djordje, were hosting me and since Djordje is from Serbia, his wealth of knowledge about the country, including its history, culture, and hidden gems, made my experience truly enriching.

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What To Wear and Pack for Paris in June - Montmartre, Louvre, Versailles

What To Wear and Pack for Paris in June - Montmartre, Louvre, Versailles

June is a great time to visit Paris. The mornings and evenings are in the 60s and the daytime temperatures range from the high 70s to mid-80s. We encountered some light rain and cloudy weather, but for the majority of our time in Paris, we experienced sunny weather.

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12 Tips for Visiting Chateau de Versailles of France in the Summer

12 Tips for Visiting Chateau de Versailles of France in the Summer

Visiting Versailles has been a dream of ours for years and we finally made it happen this year. We did our best with our planning, but there were still some things we wish we would have known about or been advised on beforehand. Here are some helpful tips for visiting Chateau de Versailles so that you can make the most of your visit.

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What To Wear and Pack for Turkey in May - Cappadocia, Kas, Pamukkale, Istanbul

What To Wear and Pack for Turkey in May - Cappadocia, Kas, Pamukkale, Istanbul

I often get asked what women should wear in Turkey or if there is some sort of dress code for women. In general, you can pretty much wear whatever you want. The only places where you need to dress a certain way is at the mosques. To give you a better idea on what you should pack, here’s what I wore in Cappadocia, Antalya, Kas, Pamukkale, and Istanbul.

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Hotel Luna Kas in the Charming Coastal Town of Turkey

Hotel Luna Kas in the Charming Coastal Town of Turkey

My friend and I were road tripping along the coast from Antalya to Pamukkale and we knew we had to stay a couple of nights in Kas to enjoy the charming beach town. There are many adorable boutique hotels, but Hotel Luna Kas caught our eye for its amazing views, central location and affordable prices.

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Mithra Cave Hotel Review in Cappadocia Turkey

Mithra Cave Hotel Review in Cappadocia Turkey

Mithra Cave Hotel is a well-known hotel in Cappadocia, Turkey because it has one of the best views overlooking the city of Göreme. We wanted to get the best views in town, so we knew we had to stay here.

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The Essential Guide to Pamukkale Thermal Springs and Hierapolis in Turkey

The Essential Guide to Pamukkale Thermal Springs and Hierapolis in Turkey

Visiting Pamukkale while I was in Turkey was at the top of my list and I wanted to make sure I had plenty of time to explore the thermal springs and the ancient ruins of this unique area. Many people make a day trip here or go on a tour, but my friend and I drove here and spent a couple of days.

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6 Tips for Solo Female Travelers Traveling to Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine

6 Tips for Solo Female Travelers Traveling to Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine

I knew virtually nothing about Ukraine or Kyiv before I booked this trip. Once I started doing my research, I quickly came to realize that Kyiv is just like any other major European city. It’s very safe. Here are some extra tips for traveling to Kyiv as a solo female traveler.

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The Ultimate 3-Day Prague Itinerary Summer Travel Guide

The Ultimate 3-Day Prague Itinerary Summer Travel Guide

I visited Prague for a few days in the summer and it is just as lovely as everyone had mentioned. There is so much history, gorgeous architecture, delicious food, and wonderful people in this beautiful city. There is so much to see and do here that I was a little overwhelmed in the beginning but I figured out a great 3-day itinerary and I hope this will help you out your trip to Prague too! 

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How To Get From Amsterdam to Bruges on the Thalys High-Speed Train

How To Get From Amsterdam to Bruges on the Thalys High-Speed Train

Traveling via train is our favorite way to travel and we had several options of getting there. Getting from Amsterdam to Bruges takes about 3 hours via train taking the Thalys high-speed rail train and Belgium’s local trains. There is no direct train line from Amsterdam to Bruges so you have to change trains no matter what. 

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12 Fantastic Things To Do in Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine on a Solo Trip

12 Fantastic Things To Do in Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine on a Solo Trip

Wondering what there is to do in Kyiv? I’ve got the perfect list right here of 12 fantastic things you can do. I was visiting Kyiv, Ukraine for the first time and had no idea what to expect but discovered that there’s so much to do in this unique city.

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We Hired a Professional Photographer with Localgrapher on Our Vacation and It Was Awesome

We Hired a Professional Photographer with Localgrapher on Our Vacation and It Was Awesome

When we travel, the one thing we always wish we could afford to do is to hire a personal photographer to take photos of us together. On our most recent trip to Amsterdam, we decided to hire a professional vacation photographer from Localgrapher. We wish we had known about this service sooner because our experience was amazing!

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Our Top 10 Favorite London Spots in May

Our Top 10 Favorite London Spots in May

We had a quick getaway to London in May, thanks to Norwegian Air, who started offering low-cost non-stop flights from Tampa, Florida to Gatwick, London. We tried to fit in as much as possible during the 3 days we were there and here are some of our favorite spots we enjoyed in London.

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What It’s Like To Visit Chernobyl as a Solo Female Traveler

What It’s Like To Visit Chernobyl as a Solo Female Traveler

Ever since I heard about Chernobyl, I have been fascinated by the catastrophic event. I was prepared to come here solo because I knew I wouldn’t have very many friends or family that would want to come with me (understandably). While I was visiting Chernobyl, I had a lot of friends message me about the site. They all had the same question: Is it safe to visit?

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