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Reykjavik, Iceland

July 27, 2021

The Ultimate Travel Guide to Iceland

Traveling to Iceland? Here is your ultimate travel guide to visiting Iceland and what to expect when you get there. In general, Iceland is an expensive country due to the amount of importing required. However, a lot of the activities and sights can be self-guided and make for a rather affordable trip! Here you'll find:Best time to visitWeatherCurrencyAccommodationsTransportation Best Time to visit The best time to visit Iceland isn't straight forward and depends on what you're wanting[...]

Europe, Travel Guides

July 12, 2021

The Ultimate Travel Guide to Ireland

The ultimate travel guide to Ireland: everything you need to know before you go! The island is split into the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland that is part of the UK. This guide will encompass both countries. I encourage you to visit both countries while you're on the island! The best time to visit Peak season is directly related to the drier season in Ireland which is considered June, July and August. Personally, I try to avoid peak season anywhere I travel. The best time to visit Ire[...]

Dublin, Ireland

Europe, Itineraries

July 7, 2021

Circumnavigating Ireland: 10 Things to Do on Your Trip!

Looking for some things to do in Ireland? We started and ended in Dublin and spent 8 days circumnavigating the island. Below are 10 of our favorite activities and sights we experienced while exploring the Emerald Isle. 1. Kilkenny Castle and the Rose Garden Kilkenny is a small town in Ireland between Dublin and Cork. It is a breathtakingly cute town that will take you back in time with its old-world feel. Take a walk around the cobbled streets of Kilken[...]

Arkansas

Travel Planning, Travel Resources

June 27, 2021

What you need to know about renting a car internationally

Renting a car internationally is not always the best option for transportation. Many places are easily accessible by train or bus and you can commonly navigate the cities by foot or the metro system. However, there are perks to having a car and times when renting a car is your best option for transportation. Learn the pros and cons, ins and outs and best times to rent a car! When is it the best time to rent a car? Know when renting a car internationall[...]

arkansas

Budget Travel, Travel Planning

May 23, 2020

A great place to stay: Book your affordable accommodations

The best and most affordable accommodations are going to vary based upon who you are traveling with and where you are going. Here is information on how I book different kinds of accommodations for different kinds of travel. Affordable Accommodations for Group travel A good majority of my traveling is considered group travel. I frequently travel with Elizabeth plus my husband and Elizabeth's sister, Frances. When traveling in a group, you are definitely more inclined to find super[...]