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The Best Spring Break Locations For Teachers
Do you want to know the best spring break locations for teachers? This blog post is sure to inspire you to find the destination of your dreams. I’ll break it down by affordable options, girls’ trips, and more costly options. I’m equally as passionate of a traveler as I am a teacher, obvious by the blog posts found here, so consider me your teacher travel bestie. Let’s get started! Warm Weather Destinations The Florida or Alabama Gulf Coasts If white sandy beaches with warm weather is what you’re looking for, look no further than the Gulf Coast. Orange Beach, Alabama is one of my favorites because it has beautiful beaches…
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Best London Markets
Oh beautiful London! It is one of my favorite cities in the world, and one I frequent more than others. Part of the magic of London is its cool, quirky, eclectic market scene. Perhaps I’m biased because I love browsing, shopping, and eating at markets as a general past time activity, but I daydream about these London Markets more often than others. I hope you find this guide useful! Borough Market Borough Market is an excellent market in London located right beside the London Bridge rail terminal and London Underground station (Jubilee line). Its proximity to the Tube station makes it an easy place to visit. It has fantastic hours…
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Transportation in Taormina, Sicily
So you want to go to Taormina, but you’re not sure how to get around. Let us help you by simplifying 3 easy options available to you! Cable Car Whether you’re staying near the Isola Bella beach like we did, or staying in the city center, the Taormina Cable Car is a great option to get to and from both places. The cable car runs every 15 minutes and has a very convenient schedule, which can be found on the website. You can buy several ticket options at an affordable price ranging from 3 Euro for a one way pass up to a 100 Euro monthly pass. Pricing options differ…
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Where to Stay in Taormina, Sicily
This post contains affiliate links. I can earn commission on the links at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate & member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. So you want to visit Taormina? We don’t blame you. Check out our Ultimate Guide to Taormina to plan your trip after you book your accommodations! The important question is to ask yourself, “Do I want to stay at the beach and visit the city?” OR “Do I want to stay in the city and visit the beach?” You can’t go wrong with either decision. There’s many reliable and fast ways to get to and from the…
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Half Day Boat Tour in Split, Croatia
This post contains affiliate links. I can earn commission on the links at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate & member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. So you want to go to Croatia, but you can’t decide exactly what you want to do? Both times I (Lauren) have been to Croatia, I’ve done a boat tour of the islands. Once my friends and I did a 12 hour tour. It was a lot of fun, but it did take up the entire day. If you have a limited time in Croatia, a half day boat tour may be the best option for you!…
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Ten Things You Must-Do in Northern Italy
Harry & I have been to northern Italy a handful of times collectively. Sometimes together, other times apart. It is such a beautiful part of the world, and really as wonderful as you probably imagine. Because we’ve visited a lot, we recommend doing at least these 10 things listed below. While in Verona 1. Hike to a great view. There’s a lot to do in Verona. One of Lauren’s favorite spots in the world is pictured above in Verona. Hikes to views like these are easy to come by and provide amazing views of the city. 2. Visit Juliet’s statue and balcony Still owned by the Capulet family, you can…
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Girl’s Guide to a Weekend in London
Hey y’all! This post is all about things you and your girlfriends should do if you have a few days to visit one of Lauren’s favorite cities, London. London is beautiful, historical, and has a very comfortable feeling about it. While it is a big city, you’ll be sure to find a lot of charm. Read below to see Lauren’s suggestions for a fun weekend with your girlfriends in London. Visit Borough Market The food and energy of Borough Market make it an unforgettable place! There’s something for everyone here. We tried so many foods, beverages, and looked in all the cool artisan shops. We recommend you definitely stop here…
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5 Tips for Traveling to Europe
1. Plan a Realistic Budget. You will want to spend a substantial amount of money because there is so much to see, eat, drink, and experience. We recommend adding maybe €200 to your budget to account for the things that might come up that you simply won’t want to miss! 2. Don’t Expect Everyone to Speak English. While the majority of Europeans do speak English, it’s ignorant to assume they would. There are many Europeans who don’t, or who might speak limited English. It’s always a great travel practice to learn key phrases of any country you visit. They really appreciate the effort! 3. Respect Other Cultures. You are traveling…
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The Ultimate Guide to Greece in October
Well hey y’all, and thanks for clicking to read. We couldn’t wait to share with you our guide to get your best Grecian experience! Before we dig into the details, you should know that we went to Greece in October with a group of 7 friends total. Each of us would say Greece was easily one of the best places to visit. The people of Greece were the most kind and inviting people we had ever met. We felt loved and welcomed everywhere we went. Read below to find out all of the tips and must-dos of Athens! Athens, Greece First and foremost you should know that you will likely…
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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…