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Dublin: A Travel Guide

Oh, man! I seriously love traveling. Mix the gorgeous scenery of Ireland in with my love of adventure and you’ve formed a serious addiction for me! I’ve been to Ireland three times now, and each time I feel at home straight-away. The people of Ireland are so friendly, funny, caring, and simply an enjoyable bunch….

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Europe, Stories From a Female Traveler, Travel Tips

Stories From a Female Traveler: Meet Marina

All That Glitters is Marina Purpurina! Have you ever met someone who you just know is a magical person? For me, that was Marina! I first met Marina at the StayOkay Vondel Park Hostel in Amsterdam. It was a gorgeous, chilly morning in December. I was preparing for my day when I looked over at my…

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Woman Taking Photographs in Paris Nessie Out of Water

Mistakes I've Made, Travel Tips

The Best Camera For Travel

We have all heard the saying “the best camera is the one you have with you”, and it’s very true! I have always traveled with my DSLR and my cell phone, finding myself using my cell phone for the majority of photographs. My real camera only coming along only if I knew of a specific…

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Europe, Mistakes I've Made, Travel Tips

How Not To Pack for Europe

I’ll never forget my first trip abroad! After mere days of debating, I decided to sign up for a summer semester abroad to London. My boyfriend (now husband) and I had been planning to attend a semester abroad to Greece, but unfortunately we had to cancel our trip that semester. I was devastated to have…

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Resources, Travel Tips

Learn a Foreign Language with Me!

How many languages do you speak? We were sitting at the airport, waiting for the boarding call. Sheb turned to face me. “Have you ever been before?” I shook my head. “No, never. But I’ve been practicing the language and it seems pretty easy.” I told her, assuredly. She seemed impressed. “Oh yeah? How?” I…

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How to Keep Your Photos Safe When Traveling - Nessie Out of Water

Europe, Travel Tips

How I Keep My Photos Safe

Before online photo storage really became a thing, the thought of my photos not being safely preserved forever was enough to keep my up at night. I can’t tell you how many websites I signed up for in the early ages of online photo storage. They all claimed to keep my photographs safe, yet ended up going under and taking…

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Budget Travel, Europe, Travel Tips

How to Visit Europe Without Breaking the Bank

Are you ready to learn my secret tricks for cheap travel? Here is how I visit Europe without breaking the bank! I get asked often how I can afford to go so often. I am not kidding when I say that my trips have been ridiculously cheap. By watching our spending, not taking any other…

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Travel Tips

How to Pick a Travel Partner

I have traveled solo one time. One amazing, wonderful time. While it was a magical, liberating experience, I am not the most social bird in the hostel. Meaning I spent my entire time in Munich alone- browsing the parks alone, sipping gluhwien alone, boarding trains by myself. My memories from my time spent by myself…

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Europe, Travel Tips

How To Beat Jetlag

So Long, Jetlag! Traveling is hands-down one of my favorite activities. It makes my heart skip, my feet dance, my nerves peak, my brain storm, and my excitement overflow. For me, there’s nothing like the rush of boarding a plane, heading off to a foreign land, and preparing for adventure. For many, it can be…

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Resources, Travel Tips

Download your FREE packing organizer!

Packing for a trip can be hard! A one week excursion can be enough to keep most people up at night- can. you imagine packing for an entire month!? I have done it several times! I’m often asked how I can fit my essentials all into a single backpack for an entire month. This is how! Download…

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