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Maldives

July 18, 2022

Bargain: How we Miraculously went to the Maldives for $4,000!

Before we get started and you call me a liar, let me clarify something. We spent $4,000 on accommodations (breakfast and dinner included; not drinks), flights from Little Rock to Malé and our voucher included one way transportation to the resort. So, this does not include what we spent on the island or getting back to Malé for our flight home. I'll provide that info below! So, read on to find out how to get to the Maldives without breaking the bank!Full disclosure: I am not getting paid to wri[...]

View of Almudena Cathedral from the hill to the east

Madrid, Spain

Europe, Travel Planning

June 23, 2022

10 Amazing things to do in Madrid

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, what is there to do? These are the top 10 things we did while in Madrid! View of fountain from Ayuntamiento de Madrid 1. Do a "Tapa hop" Obviously you've heard of bar hopping, but have you heard of tapa hopping? It is custom in Spain to receive free tapas, the Spani[...]

Costa Rica

Central America, Travel Planning

April 26, 2022

10 Amazing things to do in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is full of adventure and fun; the possibilities are literally endless. Here are our top 10 amazing things to do in Costa Rica! If you've already looked through my blog posts, all of this information is somewhere already. However, it is not all in one spot for you. Therefore, this post is to make things easier for you? 1. Manuel Antonio National Park Sloths: the first the that pops into my head when I think about Costa Rica! Manual Antonio National Park is where we had the mo[...]

Central America, Packing Guides

April 16, 2022

Your Complete Guide to Packing for Costa Rica

Packing for Costa Rica was one of the hardest trips I've packed for. For one, we went in October and it was supposed to be rainy season. So in my mind, I pictured a rainy, fall day in the US. This was an ignorant mistake ? I had a fear of being chilly and was overthinking things WAY too much while packing. I mean, it's tropical Central America. However, I want to help ensure you have an easier time packing than I had! Weather Recap To help with packing for Costa Rica, it is valuable[...]

Central America, Travel Guides

April 13, 2022

Your Complete Guide to Costa Rica!

Your guide to Costa Rica! Before you decide to read further, I'll just mention that we visited Manuel Antonio, Monteverde and Arenal/La Fortuna. If things on the Pacific coast do not correlate to things on the Caribbean coast, I am sorry ?.This guide to Costa Rica includes:Best time to visitWeatherCurrencyAccommodationsTransportationDetails on Car RentalsFoodSafety Best time to visit I am a BIG fan of off-season travel. I avoid crowds (or lines) at all costs. However, in Costa Rica, of[...]

Travel Planning, Travel Resources

October 5, 2021

Planning an International Trip: The logistics and more!

Planning an international trip can be somewhat stressful and frustrating at times. However, it is definitely not impossible and can be easy with the right process once you choose your destination. Here are a few steps to follow to make planning more simple:Set your budgetFind affordable flightsPlan your itineraryBook your accommodationsSecure your transportationCreate a packing list and buy the necessities Pack! 1. Set your Budget Planning an internation[...]

Austria

Europe, Travel Guides

August 7, 2021

The Ultimate Travel Guide to Austria

Your travel guide to Austria! Austria is such a beautiful country. We visited Austria on a trip combined with Slovenia and Croatia. Our route took us through Eastern Austria, so our guide will focus on this portion of Austria. We'll update the guide when we make it to Vienna :) The best time to visit Austria can be enjoyed any time of year. In the summer there is plenty to do outdoors such as hiking and biking and it typically doesn't get extremely hot. In the winter there is great skiin[...]

Salzburg, Austria

Europe, Travel Planning

August 5, 2021

Visiting Salzburg: Your Guide on What to Do and More!

Your guide to Salzburg! Salzburg is a beautiful city split by the Salzach river and backed by the Austrian Alps and marked by the fortress overlooking the city. In all honesty, it made our list becuase Elizabeth is obsessed with the Von Trapp family and the Sound of Music. However, being one who only watched the Sound of Music on the airplane from the US to Munich, there is enough to do and see to make Salzburg a great city to explore for anyone!This guide to Salzburg will include what to do, w[...]

Zell am See, Austria

Europe, Travel Planning

August 4, 2021

Everything you Need to Know about Visiting Kitzsteinhorn

First of all, Kitzsteinhorn is a mountain in the High Tauern range of the Eastern Alps. There is a year-round glacier at the top that is a popular ski area and training area for athletes early in the season when there isn't snow elsewhere. Kitzsteinhorn is the peak ski area located near Zell am See AND near Kaprun. You'll see both towns labeled underneath "Kitzsteinhorn" on signs. I definitely recommend visiting Kitzsteinhorn if you are traveling in Western Austria.[...]

Innsbruck, Austria

Europe, Itineraries

August 3, 2021

Maximize your 24 hours in Innsbruck

Innsbruck is such a beautiful town. Even if you aren't able to spend a lot of time there during your stay, it is WORTH a stop! Make sure you maximize your 24 hours in Innsbruck! First Half-Day Our 24 hours in Innsbruck began mid-afternoon after driving from Munich following a morning walking tour of Munich. Once we arrived, we explored downtown Innsbruck and everything it had to offer. 1. Herzog-Fredrick-Strasse A pedestrian street and the cen[...]