This section contains a mix of lengthy travel anecdotes, quick memories, and travel insights to help transport you to each city (or country) that you read about.
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Your New Bucket List Item: Snorkeling Between Continents in Iceland
If you’re heading to Iceland, there’s probably a 99% chance that you’re planning to explore the Golden Circle. Well, I’m here today to introduce you to another must-do while visiting the land of Fire & Ice that may not be on your radar (yet): snorkeling between continents at the Silfra fissure. That’s right: snorkeling between …
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How to Make the Most of Your Iceland Stopover: A 3 (.5) Day Itinerary
Thanks to an awesome Cyber Monday deal courtesy of IcelandAir (Route: Boston to Helsinki with an Iceland stopover), I had the opportunity to head to Iceland in March! Since the trip had such a short turnaround, I was inspired to create this itinerary to help those of you who may also have on a stopover …
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The ONE Essential You Need for Winter Travel: Packing Light for Cold Weather
Due to an upcoming trip to Iceland, Finland, and Estonia (less than a week now – ah!) I decided to try my hand at packing carry-on only again. But this time, it’s all cold-weather items, which tend to be bulkier. Read on to learn about the one essential that helps me the most with packing …
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There’s Nothing Like Your First Time: Tips and Resources for Starting Your Solo Travel Journey
Solo travel can often seem like a foreign concept (pun slightly intended) to many, and perhaps even virtually impossible – especially when it comes to solo travel as a woman. My own solo travel journey has just begun, but I hope that I can inspire you to give it a try by sharing these tips …
How to Choose an Elephant Sanctuary and What to Expect
During an 18-day trip to Thailand in December, I had the opportunity to visit two different elephant sanctuaries in Phuket and Chiang Mai. This post will explain why you should visit an elephant sanctuary instead of participating in elephant rides, paintings, or shows on vacation; explore the complexities of trying to be a “responsible” tourist; …
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How to Explore Chiang Mai in 3 Days: Popular Spots + Hidden Gems
After my tour from Bangkok to Phuket, I flew up to Chiang Mai by myself for 3 days. This post is an itinerary of what I saw, experienced, and loved from the trip! This post covers a lot in 3 days, here’s the TL;DR version of what I definitely recommend doing while you’re in Chiang …
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Why You Need to Kayak on Phang Nga Bay: Tour Review of “Hong By Starlight”
Let me start this post by saying that kayaking through caves and lagoons in Phang Nga Bay is an incredible experience, and you should absolutely try it. However, it’s even more incredible when you have an attentive staff, fresh food, and a kayak guide who goes above-and-beyond to make the experience memorable. I was fortunate enough …
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Don’t Forget Your Wet Wipes! Thailand Packing Tips and Cultural Cues
Pssst! This post contains affiliate links, which means I earn a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase from them. All opinions are still 100% my own. After completing my Thailand trip, I decided to compile a list of packing tips and cultural considerations that I learned during my travels. So, before …
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From Bangkok to Phuket in Two Weeks: An Action-Packed Tour of Thailand (Part 2)
This is the second part of a 2-part Thailand tour recap. During this tour, we traveled from Bangkok all the way down to Phuket. Click here to read Part 1. Welcome back! It’s time to dive into Part 2 of this “Bangkok to Phuket in Two Weeks” recap with the Intro Travel Thai Experience tour, so …
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From Bangkok to Phuket in Two Weeks: An Action-Packed Tour of Thailand (Part 1)
This is Part 1 of a 2-part tour recap. In two weeks, I traveled from Bangkok down to Phuket, Thailand. Read on to learn about what we experienced in Bangkok and Khao Sok! Thailand is a place that I’ve been hearing about more and more throughout the past couple of years; and each time the …
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