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3 Days in Edinburgh - The Perfect Itinerary for First Time Visitors
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3 Days in Edinburgh - The Perfect Itinerary for First Time Visitors

Edinburgh is a magical city full of history and wonder. From the Royal Mile to Dean Village, the bustling city is both romantic and active. Whether you just have a single day here, or a few days to spare, you’ll want to make you visit the best spots in the city.

Follow our itinerary on what to see, where to go and where to stay in Edinburgh. For any trip to Scotland, these are the things you won’t want to miss!

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What to do in Kansas City | Complete Winter Travel Itinerary
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What to do in Kansas City | Complete Winter Travel Itinerary

Kansas City has often been described as the Paris of the Plains. Many travelers, including myself are skeptical about venturing to the Midwest during the winter because of the cold weather. There’s no way I would willingly subject myself to the polar-plunge! Luckily, this cultural center of the Midwest really lights-up during the winter months while the city prepares for the holidays. With surprising cuisine, tons to see, and whiskey that warms my heart and mind, how could I miss visiting Kansas City during this cheery time of year!? Here is the full itinerary of where to stay, what to see, and where to eat and drink in Kansas City.

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3 Days in New Orleans | What to See, Where to Eat & Drink, Where to Stay in NOLA
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3 Days in New Orleans | What to See, Where to Eat & Drink, Where to Stay in NOLA

New Orleans should be at the top of your travel list! Coming to NOLA, I didn’t have much of an impression of the city other than what I’ve heard about Mardi Gras. And really, I didn’t know much else about it. It’s way different than what I had pictured in my mind. My favorite surprise was the architecture. I didn’t realize that New Orleans had such a European feel…

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One Day in Madrid | Gay Madrid Guide
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One Day in Madrid | Gay Madrid Guide

Our first recommendation is to plan fo more than 24 hours in this beautiful city. Madrid is often overlooked by backpackers around the world when planning a trip around Europe, but it shouldn’t be skipped! The vibrant and electric atmosphere of the city will have you wanting to book a trip back before you depart. Madrid should be near the top of your must-see list and here’s why!

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24 Hours In Bangkok | 5 Things You Must See!
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24 Hours In Bangkok | 5 Things You Must See!

My husband Michael and I flew into Bangkok with smiles on our faces, as we were just starting out honeymoon trip and experiencing Thailand for the very first time! With all the chaos of planning a wedding, we actually didn't exactly plan out what we would be doing in Thailand, let alone our first day in Bangkok. Really, we just knew that we wanted to see as much of the city as possible with the little amount of time we had allotted there. And with that, we set off! This is the essential budget travel guide to Bangkok Thailand.

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What To See In Copenhagen | Backpacking Europe
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What To See In Copenhagen | Backpacking Europe

Copenhagen has a special place in my heart. It's the city where I tried smørrebrød for the first time, drank my entire bodyweight in beer, and got engaged! I may be a bit biased, but I do believe Copenhagen should be very close to the top of the list when thinking about making a trip to backpack Europe.... This is the essential budget travel guide to Copenhagen Denmark.

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Rome in One Week | Essential Budget Travel | What To See, Eat & Do!
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Rome in One Week | Essential Budget Travel | What To See, Eat & Do!

In this blog I will share some of my favorite spots around the city, from off-the-beaten path restaurants, fantastic accommodations, to what to see when you're in a pinch for time. Rome is the ultimate romantic and beautiful destination that needs to be on the top of your list of where to visit! Here is the essential budget travel guide for seeing Rome in one week!

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