Tag: travel
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What to do in Buyukada, Turkey

Buyukada, or Big Island, is one of four islands you can visit from Istanbul, Turkey. Guess what? It’s the biggest one too. The whole island is essentially a huge national park where you can get around via walking or one of the electric buses used for public transport. I was in desperate need to get…
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What to do in Nanjing, China?

Today, I am coming to you with a travel post on my home away from home, Nanjing, China. I lived there for one and half years leading up to the pizza party, so I am sharing some insider tips on where to go, what to do, and most importantly, where to eat. Facts about Nanjing…
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21 Travel Essentials for 2021

There are so many travel products, gadgets, and accessories available that it is overwhelming. I have made a list of 21 products and essentials for travel this year! Be sure to leave a like and comment what products you also use or aren’t on the list! COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative COVID Test Ladies and gentlemen,…
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5 Quick & Easy Strategies to Save Cash

How many people use cash anymore? We mindlessly swipe our cards and make online purchases daily. We watch numbers on a screen go up and down in our bank accounts like a game. But it’s not a game it is our livelihoods going down the drain. Many people find themselves in massive amounts of debt…
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Summer Travel: Goals and Expectations

A couple days ago, I received an email from Thrifty Traveler that Greece is officially open to foreigners (yes, US citizens too) for summer. I jumped out of bed declaring “I’M GOING TO GREECE” since I am a hop and skip away being in Istanbul. I am pumped at the prospects of travel this summer…
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10 Books to Scratch Your Travel Itch

Since we have all been grounded for a long time now, I thought it might be nice to share some great books to read when we aren’t perusing flight schedules for 10 years from now. Be sure all the books listed have been read by yours truly (except one). Some of these are my long-time…
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Solo female road trip across America in 1969 VW bug – Part 3

We (my car and I) finally made it to Salida, Colorado! Junction City K.S –> Salida, Colorado (563 miles) Salida, C.O –> Rocky Mountain National Park (190 miles) Arriving in Salida, I was overwhelmed with joy and relief to FINALLY arrive and see a familiar face. My two-day drive turned into a four and half…
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The Venice of the East: Suzhou

April 2019 Suzhou might seem like a small town if looked at on a map, but do not be mistaken. The city is of extreme cultural importance, filled with so many UNESCO heritage sights that the entire city is essentially a UNESCO sight. It is most famous for its abundance of classical gardens. In fact,…
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Solo female road trip across America in 1969 VW Bug – Part 2

Day 2 – The inevitable happened My day started before the sun woke up. I knew that it was best to drive in the cooler and early hours so little Evie wouldn’t be overheated by the abnormally hot afternoons that summer. I felt so refreshed for the long driving day ahead. I was cruising down…
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5 Tips for Budget Travel

I don’t know about you guys, but I am already scheming for my next travel adventure as soon as things are clear and safe for us all. I hope you are too! Here I want to discuss 5 ways to save money during our next holiday. Buying ‘new’ things for a trip We have all been there.…