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Planning a weekend away, road trip, or quick hop across the northern border? Then check out these travel experiences and recommendations from the U.S. and Canada!

Preparing for Your Belize Trip: What to Pack and What to Expect

If you’re planning a trip to Belize, you may have noticed that two of the country’s popular spots have very different packing needs. San Ignacio, covered in jungle and offering tons of adventure activities, warrants some different clothing and items in comparison to the laid-back island vibe of Caye Caulker (or San Pedro). Before my …

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Why You Need to Snorkel in Belize

Snorkeling is one of my favorite ocean activities, but it was particularly beautiful in Caye Caulker, Belize. The water there is so clear and pristine that there is an abundance of marine life to witness! We chose to go snorkeling with Salt Life Eco Tours after shopping multiple tour operators. A big plus of Salt …

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Three Must-Do Activities in San Ignacio, Belize

San Ignacio, Belize has a lot to enjoy and explore, so you definitely want to give yourself at least 2 days in this part of the country! We chose to explore Mayan ruins, ride inner tubes through caves, and zipline through the highly-rated local company Vital Nature and Maya Tours – also known as Cavetubing.bz. …

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One Week in Belize: San Ignacio

Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part Belize series. Click here for Part 2, which covers Caye Caulker, Belize. Belize is a Central American country that is surprisingly not on the radar of many people – yet. With its diverse ecosystem, rich culture, and official language being English, it’s hard to understand why this …

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A Weekend in Asheville, North Carolina

Ah, Asheville. This city has been on everyone’s radar in recent years, and for good reason. It’s a beautiful, progressive city located near the western border of North Carolina, and it definitely boasts a culture of its own. Read on to discover just a few of the activities that are awaiting you in Asheville! When …

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13 Things to Do in San Diego: Bites, Beaches, and Bars (and Balboa!)

San Diego, California is known for being a cool SoCal city with tons of sights to see, activities to experience, and food to taste. Although I only had a few days in the city, I’ve compiled a list of 13 things that you can see and experience during your own trip here! Bites 1. Karina’s …

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Louisville: Another Perfect Girls Weekend Getaway

If you’re in need of a long weekend getaway, consider heading to Louisville! This guide will give ideas for what to eat, where to shop, and places to dance the night away. For those of you who have followed Wit & Wishes since the beginning: yes, I went back to Louisville this year. Unlike last …

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Aurora Kreativ

A Roadtrip from Tampa to Miami: Tours, Art Exhibits, Beaches, and Plenty of Food!

If you’re visiting Florida and planning to travel between cities, check out this trip itinerary of a week in Tampa and Miami. As usual, I can’t believe how quickly time is going by. It still feels like I was just in Florida…speaking of which: it’s time for another trip recap! This one was interesting because …

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Scott Webb

Food, Shopping, and (lots of) Dancing: Why You Need to Visit Toronto

Heading to Toronto, Canada? Check out this guide of what to eat, international stores to shop in, and great places to dance. This past week I had the pleasure of going (back) to Canada to visit some family and experience Caribana weekend for the second time! Caribana is always a fun time for me because my family …

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