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Sunset over Phnom Penh during a sunset cruise on the Mekong river

15 Free Things to do Anywhere You Travel

Published March 24, 2023 / / 17 Comments

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Accurate or not, travel has a reputation for being expensive. Whether you’re splashing out on the trip of a lifetime or sticking to a shoestring budget, it can be nice to enjoy some free activities wherever you are. Many places can boast a list of unique things to do that are free of charge, but there are also many free things to do anywhere you travel.

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Everyone's winter bucket list should include seeing the northern lights.

15 Winter Bucket List Ideas

Published September 16, 2022 / / 2 Comments

I love making lists and I love the unique experiences each season brings, so naturally I need to have a bucket list for each season including a winter bucket list! Having grown up in the northeastern part of the United States, to me winter is cold and snowy weather, celebrating the festive holiday season, ringing in the new year, and trying to stay warm until spring arrives. 

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50 Favorite Travel Quotes

Published May 20, 2022 / / 0 Comments

There’s nothing quite like the perfect travel quote to kick your wanderlust into overdrive and inspire you to get out exploring. Sometimes you stumble on a travel quote that really speaks to you and stays with you throughout your life and travels. Below I’m sharing all my favorite travel quotes in the hopes you’ll find them as inspiring as I do.

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Photos of the National Cherry Blossom Festival

Published April 8, 2022 / / 8 Comments

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The National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC commemorates the 1912 gift of flowering cherry trees from Tokyo, Japan to Washington, DC. Over the past century, the celebration has grown into a festival spanning several weeks celebrating the Spring season, the bloom of the cherry trees, and the relationship between the United States and Japan. 

There are a number of events held throughout the festival including the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade, the Blossom Kite Festival, the Petal Porches decorating contest, a Pink Tie Dinner Party, concerts, art exhibits, and many more. Throughout the capital, businesses and restaurants will also join in the fun with City in Bloom decorations and Cherry Picks special menu items inspired by the cherry blossoms. The crowning jewel of course though is the peak bloom of the flowering cherry trees. 

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15 Autumn Bucket List Ideas

Published November 6, 2020 / / 12 Comments

When I think of autumn, I think of seeing the beautiful changing leaves, cozy sweaters, sipping hot drinks, and getting into the spooky season as we approach Halloween. The United States has a lot of strong fall traditions, but I’ve added many international experiences to my personal autumn bucket list as well. I hope this autumn bucket list inspires your future fall travels!

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Beautiful views of the sky and Rocky Mountains during a road trip in Colorado.

30 Favorite Road Trip Songs

Published October 2, 2020 / / 10 Comments

There’s nothing better when cruising along on a road trip than the perfect playlist to fuel your drive. I love a good mix of classics from pop to folk to R&B to rock to country, and it’s even better if the songs are about driving or cars. What can I say, I love a good theme and the cheesier, the better! The best road trip songs are the classics that everyone in the car can belt out together, these are some of my favorites.

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Pantheon and Fontana del Pantheon in Rome at night

12 Photos to Inspire You to Explore Rome at Night

Published February 27, 2019 / / 58 Comments

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Rome is a beautiful city to visit at any time, be it high season in the summertime, the shoulder seasons of spring and fall, or even in low season winter. We visited Rome using Groupon Getaways which can be a great way to score deals on travel. No matter when you visit though, definitely take some time to explore the city after the sun goes down. Here are some of the beautiful sights you could be missing out on if you just spend your evening in your hotel.

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