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Top 11 Hikes in Kauai

Top 11 Hikes in Kauai

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There are eight main Hawaiian islands, seven of which are permanently inhabited. However there are four main islands that people visit when they head to Hawaii: Oahu (Honolulu is located here, along with Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbor), Maui (has the beautiful Road to Hana and Haleakela National Park), The Big Island of Hawaii (Has Volcanoes National Park), and Kauai (nicknamed The Garden Island and much more lush and untouched). Considering Kauai is nicknamed “The Garden Island”, it’s fitting that…

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Havasu Falls Hike
Havasu Falls Hike – An Overview

Havasu Falls Hike – An Overview

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Visiting the turquoise blue waters of Havasupai is high on many people’s Arizona bucket list. This May marked my second trip to Havasupai so I wanted to provide a comprehensive overview of my Havasu Falls Hike. This is a trip of a lifetime so you want to be prepared. Permits First off, you need a permit in order to go to Havasupai. It is not something that you can day hike or even get remotely close without a permit. There…

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What to do in El Yunque National Forest
What to do in El Yunque National Forest

What to do in El Yunque National Forest

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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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Sweden itinerary
Going North: My Sweden Itinerary

Going North: My Sweden Itinerary

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As much as I love traveling, I had never gone on an international solo vacation before. However, because my company closes the week between Christmas and New Years most years and because Austin is a busy surgery resident who is unable to take any time off during that week, I took my first solo international vacation to visit Sweden at the end December 2019/beginning of January 2020. My intent was to hopefully see the northern lights. In this post I…

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Coffeeshops and Waffles: Our Trek through Belgium and The Netherlands

Coffeeshops and Waffles: Our Trek through Belgium and The Netherlands

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We booked our trip to Amsterdam back in June and honestly it felt like it would never get here but it finally did! We got a solid deal ($585 RT pp) on our tickets using Google Flights like I outlined previously here. Our dates were set, but our destination was open so we just waited to see what interesting destinations showed up cheaply and Amsterdam was it! While we had a bit longer, if you are short on time, check…

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Puerto Rico Guide
Puerto Rico – The Complete Guide

Puerto Rico – The Complete Guide

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After my trip to Puerto Rico, I wanted to create a Puerto Rico guide to direct people to in case they were considering planning a trip there themselves. If you are headed to Puerto Rico, make sure you let me know in the comments if you have any questions. Puerto Rico Guide – Where to Stay I stayed at the Renaissance La Concha Hotel which is a Marriott property. If I returned to Puerto Rico and wanted to stay in…

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Instagram spots old san juan
Most Instagrammable Spots in Old San Juan

Most Instagrammable Spots in Old San Juan

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Old San Juan Puerto Rico is a photographer and Instagram Influencer paradise. There was a plethora of great spots all within a short walking distance around the old town. While you can find something photo-worthy on almost every street in Old San Juan, here is a collection of the Most Instagrammable spots in Old San Juan complete with a walking map. For tips on how to take your own solo travel photos, check out this blog post here. Top Instagrammable…

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top things to do in Puerto Rico
Top things to do in Puerto Rico

Top things to do in Puerto Rico

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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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yosemite weekend itinerary
The Best 2 Day Yosemite Itinerary

The Best 2 Day Yosemite Itinerary

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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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The Parker Group in Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park Itinerary

Sequoia National Park Itinerary

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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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