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How to Hike La Fortuna Waterfall: Everything You Need to Know
Here’s everything you need to know about hiking the La Fortuna waterfall, including what to pack, costs and what to expect!

How I Spent 48 Hours in Glacier National Park (With No Car!)
Here’s a rundown of everything I did in Glacier National Park in 48 hours without a car. Includes Going-to-the-Sun Road, Logan Pass, Swifftcurrent Lake and St. Mary Lake.

The Ultimate Eureka Springs Travel Guide | 3 Day Eureka Springs Budget Itinerary
3 day budget itinerary for Eureka Springs, Arkansas getaway! Where to stay, visit and eat! Ermilio’s, Eureka Springs Underground Tour, Crescent Hotel Ghost Tour and more!

The 10 Year Challenge, but with Travel Destinations
We’re doing the 10 year challenge and making it travel themed! What was your favorite destination in 2009 and 2019? #10yearchallenge

How to Spend 3 Days in Chicago | 3 Day Chicago Budget Itinerary
3 day Chicago budget itinerary includes: Museum of Science and Industry, Art Institute, Field Museum, Architecture Boat Tour!

Visiting My Childhood Vacation Spot: Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
Ste. Genevieve is about an hour south of St. Louis, and is the oldest settlement west of the Mississippi, with buildings dating back to the early 1700s. Visiting my childhood vacation spot would be…complicated.

How I Balance Life, Working Full-time, Grad School and Travel
Despite a rigorous grad program and my job, I still traveled quite a bit. If you’re in grad school, know that it’s possible. Here’s how I balance life, working full-time, grad school and travel.

Why You Should Visit Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens for Halloween | Tivoli in 1 Day
The Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen are so much fun to visit for Halloween! Learn how to buy tickets, where to eat and the best rollercoasters at Tivoli!

How to Spend 1 Day in Quebec City | Quebec City Budget Itinerary
Quebec City makes for a perfect day trip from Montreal. Here are some ideas for how to spend a day in Quebec City including Rue du Petit-Champlain, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac and more!
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