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!)

Travel Credit Cards Keep me Traveling: Here are my Favorites!
ByLaken November 24, 2024March 7, 2026

Now, I want to make it known that I am NOT a “points and miles hacker,” I.E. someone who…

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The Sphere in Las Vegas: Everything you Need to Know about Visiting!
ByLaken November 23, 2024November 23, 2024

The Sphere in Las Vegas is the new, shiny toy in Las Vegas. You can see the immersive bubble…

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Helsingborg, Sweden Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
ByLaken November 17, 2024April 27, 2025

Helsingborg, Sweden is probably not at the top of everyone’s bucket list and is probably not the reason people…

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An Ultimate Christmas List for the Traveler!
ByLaken November 10, 2024November 10, 2024

A Christmas list for the traveler! Christmas shopping is my least favorite part of the holiday season. The stress…

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Copenhagen Christmas Markets: Everything You Need to Know about Visiting!
ByLaken November 9, 2024September 7, 2025

Copenhagen Christmas markets are great and Copenhagen in December itself is magical! If you are headed to Scandinavia and…

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Oslo Sauna Experience: Everything you Need to Know!
ByLaken October 27, 2024November 15, 2025

If you are visiting Oslo anytime in the cooler months, having an Oslo sauna experience is a MUST-DO! It…

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Kronborg Castle in Helsingør: Everything you Need to Know Before Visiting!
ByLaken October 19, 2024April 27, 2025

Kronborg Castle is widely known as the Hamlet Castle, also known as Elsinore Castle, where Shakespeare based his play,…

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Oslo Christmas Markets: What you Need to Know Before Visiting!
ByLaken October 12, 2024November 15, 2025

Most people think of visiting northern Norway in the winter for those magical northern lights (which I’m sure is…

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What to Wear in New York in December: Everything you Need to Pack!
ByLaken October 5, 2024September 20, 2025

What to wear in New York in December! Heading to New York City for Christmas is such a SPECIAL…

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A Scandinavia Itinerary: How to Visit Multiple Christmas Markets in 7 Days!
ByLaken September 29, 2024November 15, 2025

A Scandinavia itinerary for Christmas! Scandinavia is a winter wonderland and makes for some of the best Christmas vibes!…

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10 Amazing things to do in Madrid

Posted on June 23, 2022

Madrid is an amazing city! Honestly, it is one of my favorite large cities I have been to due to its cleanliness, easy navigation, friendly people and amazing culture. So,...

Why you Need to Road Trip Austria in October!

Posted on June 30, 2023

Curios why you need to road trip Austria in October? Austria is widely known for its summer, mountain hiking or its incredible Christmas markets. So what does it have to...

Ziplining in Monteverde: Everything You Need to Know!

Posted on December 25, 2024

Of ALL of the adventurous things we did in Costa Rica to celebrate my 30th birthday in 2021 (😅 aging myself), ziplining in Monteverde was at the TOP of our...

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...

Renting a Car in Aruba: Everything to Know!

Posted on November 9, 2025

Everything to know about renting a car in Aruba! Aruba is a GORGEOUS island with incredible white sand beaches and blue waters. And, I know, many people travel to Aruba...

Why May is the Perfect Time to Visit Greece!

Posted on January 28, 2024

Aaah, Greece! One of my favorite European countries. I believe Greece is probably fantastic any time of year, but I think May is the PERFECT time to visit Greece. Here...