Category: bucket list
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Highlights of Portugal: Lisbon, Sesimbra & Sintra!
I went on a spontaneous, short trip to Portugal for my birthday last fall, and out of the 23 countries I’ve visited so far, it’s honestly one of the prettiest countries I’ve been to. Portugal is easy to travel to, especially if you’re on the east coast of the United States, and is one of…
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My 2023 Travel Plans and Wishlist
Now that 2023 is officially here, it’s time to start daydreaming and making those travel plans for the year! I already have a few trips planned early into this year, as well as a few ideas for some trips later in 2023. Here’s a list of where I’m hoping to travel to in 2023: Antarctica…
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How to Spend 4 Days in Northern New Zealand
I can’t believe it’s already been four years since I visited this amazing island country in Oceania. My two week trip to New Zealand and Australia back in 2018 was my very first self-planned and self-guided solo trip and I was very fortunate to have been able to visit both countries while in the South…
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Visiting Virginia and the Outer Banks, North Carolina
My husband and I were recently invited to a “destination wedding” in Cape Hatteras in the Outer Banks. Just getting to the Outer Banks, a region in North Carolina comprised of islands out in the Atlantic, takes some logistical planning. Cape Hatteras is 2.5 hours away from the nearest airport. So with that in mind,…
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My Bucket List Trips for My 30’s
When I was in my early 20’s, it was my goal to just travel abroad for the first time and take advantage of as many travel opportunities as possible. Now that I’m in my early 30’s, I have to say that my goal to travel as much as possible remains truer than ever. With the…
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Wanderfest: Attending the World’s 1st Outdoor Travel Festival for Women
A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to have won a free ticket to Wanderfest, courtesy of a giveaway hosted by Zero to Travel Podcast (one of my favorite podcasts – if you haven’t listened, check it out and support Jason’s work)! Hosted by Wanderful, a female-focused travel community, Wanderfest is the world’s first…
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What to Know Before Swimming with Manatees in Florida
Swimming with marine wildlife, especially manatees, has been on the top of my bucket list since I was young. However, being an animal lover, I always want to make sure the experience is ethical, especially as manatees are a protected species in Florida. Swimming with manatees in itself can be controversial, as some argue that…
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Solo But Not Alone: Going Abroad with FTLO Travel
After a year and a half of staying local and social distancing, I decided to make the leap (after getting fully vaccinated) to book a trip abroad. Due to complicated matters of travel requirements based on the country, I decided to book a mostly-inclusive, short trip to Costa Rica with For the Love Of (FTLO)…
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A Year in Review: My Top 10 Adventures of 2021
It’s that time of year again for reflection of the past year and start looking forward to the year ahead. Even though this was the second year of the pandemic, there were more opportunities for travel and adventure, from vaccine availability to international borders reopening. I was lucky enough to do some more traveling this…
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A Year in Review: My Top 10 Adventures of 2020
Happy New Year everyone! 2020 was quite the strange and difficult year for just about everyone. It was also the year of domestic travel, socially distanced adventures, and exploring more locally. All of my international trips and plans, which included Japan, Colombia, and Canada were cancelled, due to the pandemic. While it’s been disappointing to…
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