Posts tagged 2019
Where to Eat in Luang Prabang, Laos: 27 of the Best Restaurants (2024)

Foodies visiting Luang Prabang need look no further for a comprehensive list of the best places to eat in town for every palette. Here are the 27 best places to eat in Luang Prabang, Laos!

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Wat Samphran: How To Get To The Dragon Temple in Bangkok, Thailand

Discover how to reach Wat Samphran, also known as the Dragon Temple, a unique and fascinating Buddhist temple located just outside of Bangkok. In this article, I’ll provide you with all the information you need to travel to this hidden gem, including transportation options and what to expect upon arrival.

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10 Vegetarian Restaurants in Marrakech: Where to Find the Best Vegetarian Food in Marrakech

If you’re looking for the best vegetarian restaurants in Marrakech, you’ve found the right place. This article shares the vegetarian-friendly food you can’t miss in Morocco, and where to go to eat it!

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8 of the best photo spots in Warsaw, Poland

Photos and videos are my favourite way to document my time in a place. And, while Krakow tends to steal Warsaw’s thunder, Warsaw is filled with quirky corners and incredible architecture that make for some beautiful photo opportunities. Here are eight of the coolest.

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12 things to do at Christmas time in London in 2023

The cold weather scares some people away from London at Christmas time, but I think it’s the most magical time of the year in this capital city. The lights are exquisite and the holiday cheer is palpable. In order to fully appreciate just how much there is to see and do in this city where I’m now basing myself {for a whileeeeeee}, it’s only right to show you around the delights of London in the winter.

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14 Best Cafes in Bloomington, Indiana (updated for 2024)

If you’re looking for the best cafés and coffee spots in Bloomington, Indiana, you’ll want to read this guide with my top 13 recommendations on where to grab a cup of coffee in this charming college town.

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a responsible travel guide to Ljubljana, Slovenia

Ljubljana is the most charming and quaint European capital you may never have considered traveling to and probably don’t know how to pronounce {it’s lube-lee-ana, in case you’re curious}. It’s also been voted the “Greenest Capital City” in Europe beating out all the usual Scandinavian cities. For these two reasons alone, it was one of my favourite city destinations in Europe for responsible travelers looking to make positive travel choices.

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Bloomington’s best boutique hotel: the Graduate Hotel in Bloomington, Indiana

I have traveled around 6 continents. I say this, not as a humblebrag, but to prove the point that I’ve stayed in my fair share of accommodation. Hostel dorms, 5-star resorts, AirBnBs— I’ve slept in some cool and quirky spots. None of the places I’ve ever stayed has been anything like The Graduate Hotel in Bloomington.

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Where to Find the Best Vegetarian Tapas in Seville, Spain

While Spanish cuisine might have a reputation for being meat-centric, there are plenty of options for authentic vegetarian tapas in Seville. The city, which is the largest in the Andalusia region, has a thriving food culture that caters to more than just its carnivorous residents.

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what to see + do in Bloomington, Indiana during the holidays (updated for 2023)

How are there only 12 days left until Christmas?! What. A. Blur. The holidays seemed to sneak up on me this year amidst life changes {more on that soon}. But, rather than get myself in a tizzy over gifts and Christmas dos, I thought I’d create this guide to help jumpstart your holiday spirit with the most festive spots in {and around} Bloomington. I’ve included my favourite places to grab a drink, activities you won’t want to miss, and the best places in Bloomington for lights.

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The Perfect 1-Week Road Trip Itinerary for Bosnia + Herzegovina

Wondering how to spend a week exploring Bosnia + Herzegovina on the open road? I’ve created an epic road trip itinerary that includes delicious local cuisine, historical sites, stunning scenery, and cultural museums.

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how to plan a trip to Istanbul, Turkey: Istanbul travel guide with 10 things to do

I’m going on record to say that Istanbul is one of my all-time favourite cities— a big call made by someone who’s on her way to her 60th country next year. But somewhere between the food, the friendly people, and the extraordinary cityscape, I fell in love deeper and deeper with Turkey’s capital city with every step {and ferry boat ride} I took. The colourful streets of Balat, charming corners in Karaköy, and ethereal sunsets from on the water made for some of the most magical travel memories of my year. Istanbul surprised me by just how swept-off-my-feet I felt by the end of my stay.

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the 10 best things to do in Bloomington, Indiana in the fall

In Bloomington, surrounded by falling leaves and craft beer, I found myself discovering cosy cafés, picnic spots, and pumpkin patches in an autumn wonderland of sorts. The months are quickly coming to an end, and soon all the reds and oranges will be covered in a snowy sea of white {we actually got snowfall last night, so it’s time to publish this sucker}. So, while it lasts {read: while I’m still here}, I thought I’d make the most of this season and help you do the same.

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20 top tips for your first visit to Croatia + what I would have done differently

I couldn’t wait to head to Croatia this summer. I had heard about its stunning beaches and had read all about the Game of Thrones shooting locations. And then…I arrived. This is probably going to get a lot of internet hate, but…I didn’t love Croatia. I liked it, sort of. But I wouldn’t rush back. Yes, there was plenty to see and no, I didn’t have a bad time. Not every place is “for” everybody, and Croatia just wasn’t “for” me.

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7 free things to do in Vilnius, Lithuania: a complete travel guide

Where can you find a giant Tony Soprano statue, an “Easter egg” monument, the best bagels in the Baltics, and a city within a city complete with border control? Vilnius, Lithuania. The Baltic city stole my heart with its wacky, weird, and wonderful things to do and see.

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10 awesome things to do + where to eat in Tallinn, Estonia

With less than 500,000 inhabitants, Tallinn is a small city, despite being the largest in Estonia. Don’t be surprised if many of those inhabitants dazzle you with their good looks— Estonia breeds more supermodels than any country per capital in the world. It’s a marzipan-filled city with a gorgeous coastline and pretty viewpoints. I quickly fell in love with the Estonian capital. This post is here to help you plan your own trip to Tallinn, complete with how to get there, where to eat, and the best things to do!

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how to take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki on a budget

Over a pizza AirBnB dinner, we booked our ferry and we were off to Finland. Because I had put it out of my mind for a time, I hadn’t done much research on how to take the ferry over to Helsinki. I only knew that you could. That’s why I’ve now created this handy guide to help you pick a ferry operator, navigate to the terminal, and save yourself money along the way! In this post, I’ll be focusing primarily on my experience riding the Eckero Line ferry. However, I’ve included notes about alternatives for those seeking to spend.

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