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Day Trip to Chicago
You know we are huge fans of day trips and exploring as many cities as possible. We don’t mind popping into a city for a day, but scheduling long layovers are especially fun in cities with public transportation. Lauren is a teacher and as her “back to school” trip, we decided to go to Chicago for the day! We went on a Wednesday because that’s generally a “good” day to travel since it’s in the middle of the work week. Let us tell you how we made the most of our day there. Willis Tower Harry always loves going to the top of the tallest buildings in the cities we…
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The Ultimate Guide to Taormina, Sicily
Taormina, Sicily…where do we even begin? We’re not sure what comes to your mind when you think of Sicily, but Taormina exceeded all of those expectations. You can see Mount Etna from all angles of the city. From the food, to the people, to the views it was truly spectacular! To get to Taormina, you must fly into the Catania airport which is located about 1 hour away. You have the option to take a bus, train, or rent a car from the airport. As of now there is currently no Uber in Taormina, so don’t bet on that as a ride option. We opted to rent a car and…
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The Top Reasons You Should Take a Boat Tour in Split, Croatia
We love Croatia! There’s really no place on Earth quite like it. While Split is a popular tourist destination for many European and American travelers, it still remains uncrowded compared to big cities like Rome and Vienna. It is easy to relax while strolling along the streets, listening to music in the square, sunbathing on the beach, or swimming in the Adriatic Sea. You could easily spend your entire holiday in Split alone; however, we think you should experience some of the other Croatian islands. The best way to do that is by boat! Now chartering your own yacht for the holiday would be ideal, but if you’ve booked your…
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How to Make the Most of Long Layovers
Often it’s most convenient to get direct flights from one location to another, but it’s not always possible or the best economical decision. If you book flights with long layovers, you’re likely to pay less for your ticket because your total travel time is longer. Before our most recent trip, a long layover sounded terrible, but we wanted to see if we could make it work for us in a way that would enhance our trip, not put a kink it. 1. Location, location, location Research flights to your destination and be sure to check out the location options of your long layover. We opted for two long layovers- one…
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How to Pack for 2 weeks in ONE carry-on bag
This post contains affiliate links. I can earn commission on the links at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. First things first, you are packing for 2 weeks not 2 months, so accept that you won’t need to bring everything in your closet. Remember you are trying to limit your baggage to ONE carry-on. What are the benefits of only using a carry-on? Less luggage to carry and store & no extra baggage fees on airlines. Trust us, while you’re favorite airline may allow you to have one checked bag and one carry-on bag for free, the smaller European flights you may…
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The Ultimate Guide to a Westward Road Trip-USA
Harry & I decided to spend my Thanksgiving Break driving out west to places I’ve always wanted to go. Before this trip, I had never been farther West than Oklahoma. On this fun vacation we visited Las Vegas, the Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon National Park, Monument Valley, Moab, Arches National Park, and Salt Lake City! Read our itinerary, tips, and tricks below! Las Vegas We flew from Atlanta to Las Vegas on Saturday morning. We chose to fly into Vegas so that we could make it out West faster to get our trip going! We rented a car that we picked up at the Las Vegas airport, drove through the…
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24 Hours in Vienna, Austria Itinerary
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