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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>This post has been updated after my recent return from the Galapagos Islands! You can read my complete guide to Galapagos Cruising here. Wide Eyed and Bushy Tailed Back in my early days of writing as a traveler, I loved every second of my new adventures. My eyes were wide and my love for …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>  One of the best-kept secrets in Venice used to be the island of Burano, maybe it is not so secret anymore. But it is definitely worth a visit, even if you just have 2 days in Venice it’s well worth visiting this colorful island! This island is best known for its rainbow-painted houses. …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>The beautiful countries of Georgia and Armenia are nestled in between the continents of Europe and Asia. And lying on the banks of the Kura River is Georgia’s capital city of Tbilisi. This cobblestoned “Old Town” area reflects its complicated history as Georgia has been ruled under different global powers throughout its history. This …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>When we hear the word New York, our minds automatically think of the “Big Apple” or “New York City”. It is common for many people to forget that New York is actually a large state that has different regions and counties. Upstate NY has a lot of land area, but the population is relatively …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–> Spring is a lovely reminder of how beautiful change can be. The cold winter weather is finally stripped away and people can finally feel like life’s alive in everything. Spring is a great time to take a vacation to Europe and visit wonderful places. There are plenty of festivals to go to and …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>On my last night in Dubrovnik, I wanted to do something extraordinary for dinner to top off the fantastic vacation I was having with my husband in Croatia and Bosnia &  Herzegovina. He and I vacation together regularly, but honestly, this was the best trip we have taken together in a very long time. …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Germany is the seventh-largest country in Europe and has a population of 81 million people. It shares borders with 9 European countries and has 16 states, each with their own constitution! Who knew it was that large? I certainly didn’t when I had a chance to visit Germany on my historic Germany tour. But …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Buenos Aires – A Comprehensive Guide on What To Do! Buenos Aires is the largest city in Argentina and currently home to more than 40 million people! It is also the capital of Argentina and known as the “Paris of South America!” I can honestly attest to that, as this city is absolutely gorgeous …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>An important part of any tourist experience visiting a new country for the very first time is the food. Guyana is one place where you can dive deep into the culture when searching for and tasting the local Guyanese food. In fact, in Guyana, the food appears to be a melting pot of age-old …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>The magnificent city of Jaipur is the capital and largest city of Rajasthan, India. Jaipur is known as the “Pink City” due to the terracotta pink that was painted on the buildings. The pink color of the city was done as a makeover in 1876 to celebrate the visit of the Prince of Wales. …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Jim Thorpe PA is a beautiful small town in Eastern Pennsylvania in the USA. It’s a quaint town with museums, shopping, resorts, and plenty of spectacular views of the Poconos mountain range. It’s the perfect destination for a Poconos getaway at any time of year and is a great option for weekend getaways in …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>No visit to Germany is complete unless you get a chance to visit a few of its famous German Landmarks. Germany has such an abundance of age-old landmarks thanks to its rich history dating back more than two millenniums. I have created a list of must-see palaces, cathedrals, castles, ruins, medieval towns, walls, forests, …

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