Aruba has been our family’s go-to vacation spot since I was 16. From the beautiful beaches to the friendliest islanders, it’s always been our happy place. But after hitting the island over five times, our last trip had us thinking, “Are we missing something beyond the flashy hirise hotels?” Sure, our main mission was always […]
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A trip to Greece without visiting Mykonos might sound crazy, but after my somewhat underwhelming experience there, I’d definitely consider exploring one of Greece’s ‘lesser famous’ islands on my next trip. My overall takeaway is, if you’re on a budget, it might be best to skip Mykonos altogether. Unless you can swing the super-luxe experience,
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I vowed to never become one of those girls that say “Study Abroad changed by liiiiiiiiife”, but here I am. Four years later, and I still daydream about the days I lived in Agia Paraskevi, Greece. Just a quick 20 minute drive outside of Athens, this little college town was the perfect spot to make
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When envisioning Ireland, it’s easy to picture the vibrant streets of Dublin, filled with pubs and loud people. With just two days in this large city, I quickly realized that my aspirations of blending in “like a local” were destined for failure. Embracing my tourist identity, I instead opted for a pursuit of the cheesiest,
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Not being a history buff myself, I’ll lean on Wikipedia to provide some context about this magical place… Glendalough, meaning ‘valley of two lakes’ in Irish (Gleann Dá Loch), is a glacial valley situated in County Wicklow, Ireland. Its fame lies in hosting an Early Medieval monastic settlement established in the 6th century by St.
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From the moment you arrive in Kilkenny, it’s like stepping back into medieval times, an experience that’s just under an hour away from Dublin, making it an ideal day trip. This part of my journey was when the “living like a local” feeling hit me the hardest. While tourists roam the streets, there’s an authentic
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On day five of our tour, I said goodbye to Kilkenny and boarded the bus headed for County Kerry. Grateful for the spare Dramamine I had on hand, this marked one of our longer bus trips. We made a pit stop midway at the renowned Blarney Castle for a leisurely lunch and quick kiss with
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Galway, the last and my favorite stop on my Ireland tour, was an absolute gem. Overflowing with even more live music and pubs, this coastal town exudes culture and vibrancy through its people. With only one full day in the city, my only regret from my trip to Ireland was not extending my stay in
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I was a bit nervous about the 90-minute ferry ride from Galway to the Aran Islands, as I reaaaaalllly didn’t experience seasickness. Surprisingly, the journey turned out to be pretty smooth. The gentle waves, coupled with the residual effects of the multiple drinks from the night before actually lulled me into a short little nap.
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After years and years of asking my friends to plan a trip—only to see those plans die in the iMessage group chat—I finally decided 2023 was my year to plan the damn trip. How did I make sure I’d be in a place I wanted, eating what I craved, and moving at my own pace? Easy,
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