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Andrea Cannon is a pharmacist, triathlete, gratitude practicer, and avid traveler. For both business and pleasure, she has taken more than 250 flights yearly for the past 3 years. In addition to being a travel hacking enthusiast, Andrea enjoys hiking and spending time with her husband (Austin) and dog (Dex). You can connect with her via her blog www.beaUTAHfulworld.com or on Instagram @andreafcannon .
What to do in El Yunque National Forest

What to do in El Yunque National Forest

When visiting Puerto Rico, the number one thing you cannot miss (in my opinion) is El Yunque rainforest. I even heard this from many people prior to actually going to Puerto Rico itself. “You have to go to El Yunque”. Ok ok we get it. Now I’m sure you’re wondering what to do in El Yunque National Forest once you actually get there. How to get to El Yunque First things first, while Uber operates in the greater San Juan area,…

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Top things to do in Puerto Rico

Top things to do in Puerto Rico

Congratulations, you have booked your flights to Puerto Rico. Now the next step is to figure out what to do once you are there. Here we will cover the top things to do in Puerto Rico. Not sure what to do in Puerto Rico? 🤿 Then sign up for this incredible snorkeling tour with sea turtles 🐢 and enjoy the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime experience. 1. Book a Full-Day Culebra Islands Catamaran Tour ⭐️ Rating: 4.7/5.0 (382 Reviews) Price: $175 per person…

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The Best 2 Day Yosemite Itinerary

The Best 2 Day Yosemite Itinerary

Like most incredible destinations, you could spend forever in Yosemite. However, if you are a weekend warrior like myself, you may be visiting with more limited time. This post will cover a fairly aggressive, 2 day Yosemite Itinerary and you will leave the park feeling seriously accomplished. Note: Due to COVID-19, Yosemite requires a reservation to enter the park in addition to the entrance fee. The reservation costs $2. For up to date information and to make your reservation, check…

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Visiting the Utah Mighty 5 Parks

Visiting the Utah Mighty 5 Parks

Visiting the National Parks in Utah is certainly a bucket list trip. The national parks in Utah are so impressive they were nicknamed the Utah Mighty 5. The exact details will depend on the amount of time that you have available and how much hiking or just sightseeing from the car but you can use this post as a guide. For details of sights to see along your drive you can check out this post on the best scenic drives…

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Sequoia National Park Itinerary

Sequoia National Park Itinerary

Sequoia National Park is close to Yosemite National Park and King’s Canyon National Park and is often lumped into a trip with the other two. That is exactly what we did – two days in Yosemite, one day in King’s Canyon and then one day in Sequoia National Park. In this post, we will discuss a one day Sequoia National Park Itinerary. If you are lucky enough to have the time to visit all of the national parks in California…

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Fun Things to do in St Lucia

Fun Things to do in St Lucia

St Lucia is a beautiful island. The locals are proud, friendly and welcoming. Given the current state of travel, I wanted to report back on my experience traveling to St Lucia this month. The pandemic situation and requirements are constantly changing. You can find the current St Lucia travel restrictions here. Despite the restrictions, there are still many fun things to do in St Lucia making it a worthwhile place to visit during COVID for those who want to travel….

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The Ultimate Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary

The Ultimate Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary

There’s nothing quite like an Oregon Coast road trip. With its rocky cliffs, pristine beaches and abundance of wildlife, the Oregon Coast is a nature lover’s paradise. Plus, there’s no shortage of things to do and see along this stunning stretch of highway. If you’re looking for an amazing adventure, look no further! In this blog post, we’ll provide you with an itinerary for the perfect coastal road trip. You’ll get to explore some of the most beautiful spots in…

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Where to Stop on the Icefields Parkway

Where to Stop on the Icefields Parkway

The Icefields Parkway in Canada connects Lake Louise in Banff National Park to Jasper. The drive is incredibly scenic. If you drive straight through without stopping, it would take approximately 3 hours. But unless you drive this route regularly, there is no way you won’t want to pull over at some of the scenic viewpoints. In fact, it is so beautiful that you might get worn out with all the stops, so it is best to prioritize where to stop…

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The Ultimate Southwest Road Trip Itinerary

The Ultimate Southwest Road Trip Itinerary

Headed to the American Southwest? You are in luck. In my opinion, this is some of the most stunning scenery in all of the United States. In this post, we will cover how to plan your Southwest Road Trip Itinerary according to season and available timing. Why should you trust me for help? This isn’t just a one time trip that I did and wrote up for you. Instead, I spent several years traveling south from Salt Lake City and…

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What is it like to take a Campervan through New Zealand?

What is it like to take a Campervan through New Zealand?

So you might be wondering what is it like to take a Campervan through New Zealand? We are not regular vanlife-rs but we thought it might be really fun to try for our time in the South Island of New Zealand. In fact, it was a great way to see the top places to visit in New Zealand. If you are interested in our complete  itinerary for the South Island, check out this post here. Exploring New Zealand via campervan…

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