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My Ultimate India Bucket List
Sponsored Post My India Bucket List If you know me personally, you may know that I have a secret crush. No, don't worry, the husband is fine with my obsession, and he actually has a secret crush on it too: India. The country of colorful saris, fiery curries and...
Vacationing in the Philippines on a Budget
Guest Post by Bren from Bren On The Road So you're ready to visit the Philippines? Budget Tips for Vacationing in the Philippines The Philippines is an interesting destination - it's at the stage where it's not yet mainstream, but it's not undiscovered either -...
Kimpton Topaz Hotel Washington DC
Hotel Review: Kimpton Topaz Hotel Washington DC I just got back from another trip to my favorite East Coast city: Washington DC! I never get tired of this place. So much to do and so much to see. This time, we split our time between the capital and Alexandria and had...
What to Expect from an 18 Day Cruise
What to Expect from an 18 Day Cruise An 18 day cruise? That sounds pretty intense, doesn't it? A friend of mine, travel agent and cruising expert Ben Bielkiewicz recently went on such a 2 1/2 week cruise around the Caribbean, as well as South & Central...
TAO Expedition – Sustainable Travel in the Philippines
TAO Expedition in Palawan, Philippines Sustainable Travel, what does that even mean? It seems like the latest fad word in the travel industry. Is it enough, if a hotel doesn’t change your towel every day, but is blatantly wasteful in other ways? Is it sustainable, if...
Mediterranean Yacht Charter – Who wants to go yachting with me?
Mediterranean Yacht Charter - Yachting around Sardinia and Corsica I am so excited I have been jumping up and down for the past twenty minutes or so and I can't wait to share the incredible news with you: In September, the husband and I will be doing a Mediterranean...
Studying Abroad in Sweden?
Studying Abroad in Sweden? 10 Reasons Why Earning a Master’s Degree in Sweden Will Boost Your Career! Do you wish you studied abroad in undergrad? Have you considered earning your Master's degree abroad? Have you considered Sweden? Here are some great reasons why...