Author: Laken

Laken is a traveler from Arkansas who explores the world around her 9-5 and is passionate about helping those with a full time job do the same. Her travel guides include 4-10 day itineraries for working travelers and mid-budget travel tips (somewhere between hostels and luxury stays!)

What to Pack for Greece in May: A Practical Guide!
ByLaken April 12, 2024May 11, 2025

Packing for Greece in May was a little difficult for me. Reading the average temperatures on my app still…

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How to Visit Aruba on a Budget and the Best Way to See the Island!
ByLaken April 6, 2024December 7, 2025

Like all of the Caribbean islands, you can certainly spend a lot of money visiting Aruba. It has its…

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Hike to Aruba’s Natural Pool: Everything you Need to Know!
ByLaken March 23, 2024November 28, 2025

A highlight of our Aruba itinerary was doing the hike to Aruba’s Natural Pool! The water is SO CLEAR…

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An Epic Aruba Itinerary: Beaches, Hiking and More!
ByLaken March 17, 2024December 7, 2025

A 5 day Aruba itinerary! Aruba is one of my favorite tropical destinations to date (though I admit I…

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Everything to Know about Visiting Utrecht: How to Get There and More!
ByLaken March 10, 2024March 23, 2025

If you are headed to Amsterdam, I highly suggest adding Utrecht to your itinerary! Utrecht is a smaller, but…

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Visit Windmills near Amsterdam in Zaanse Schans: Everything You Need to Know!
ByLaken February 18, 2024March 23, 2025

If you are looking for windmills near Amsterdam, Zaanse Schans is a great place to go! It is home…

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The Best 7 Day Greece Itinerary for First-Time Visitors!
ByLaken February 11, 2024June 6, 2025

Heading to Greece for the first time? Here is the BEST 7 day Greece itinerary for first-time visitors! Greece…

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Why May is the Perfect Time to Visit Greece!
ByLaken January 28, 2024May 11, 2025

Aaah, Greece! One of my favorite European countries. I believe Greece is probably fantastic any time of year, but…

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Why you Should Take a Day Trip to Kasteel de Haar and Everything you Need to Know!
ByLaken January 20, 2024August 24, 2025

Kasteel de Haar (aka De Haar Castle or Castle de Haar) is the Netherlands’ largest castle and STUNNING. The…

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5 Days in Amsterdam: Windmills, Castles and More!
ByLaken January 7, 2024March 23, 2025

How to spend 5 days in Amsterdam! One of the great things about Amsterdam, is it is usually an…

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10 BEST Things to Do in La Fortuna, Costa Rica: Hot Springs, Rafting & More!

Posted on September 13, 2025

Epic things to do in La Fortuna, Costa Rica! La Fortuna is such a good place for first-time Costa Rica visitors because it has such a wide variety of things...

Everything you Need to Know about Visiting Kitzsteinhorn!

Posted on August 4, 2021

Kitzsteinhorn is a mountain in the High Tauern range of the Austrian Alps. It is home to a year-round glacier at the top, making it a popular training area for...

White Pass Summit Bus Tour in Skagway: Everything you Need to Know!

Posted on August 18, 2024

You need to visit White Pass Summit while you are in Skagway! Taking an excursion to the summit is a great way to explore the mountains of Skagway if you...

2 Days in Istanbul: How to Maximize Your Time!

Posted on March 21, 2026

How to spend 2 days in Istanbul, Turkey! Istanbul is one of the most interesting cities I have been to! With it straddling the European and Asian continents, it has...

How to Get Around Europe: Your Transportation Options!

Posted on June 24, 2021

You can get around Europe so easy; much easier than you can you can the United States. You can hop on a train or bus or drive and get to...

Kayaking Dubrovnik: The Best Tour to Do and More!

Posted on July 13, 2024

If you are in Dubrovnik and looking for a unique activity to do that involves a little exercise and unique views of the city, kayaking Dubrovnik is a great option!...