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A Day in Cordoba, Spain
With a day in Cordoba, Spain, it’s imperative you see the Mosque-Cathedral of the Mezquita, but to get out and explore the neighborhoods around it too.
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Day Trip to Ronda, Spain
On a day trip to Ronda, Spain, enjoy the famous views of the Puente Nuevo bridge that links the old town and the new.
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Things to Do in Granada
No Andalucian trip is complete without a visit to Granada to see the Alhambra, the city’s stunning hilltop palace.
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Seville: A 2 Day Itinerary
During our Seville 2-day itinerary, we explored the Catedral de Sevilla, the Real Alcázar and the romantic Plaza de España. We also saw flamenco, a can’t-miss experience.
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Visiting Lagos, Portugal
We enjoyed the scenic Algarve coast while visiting Lagos, Portugal.
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Day Trip to Sintra, Portugal
The picturesque beauty of Pena National Palace and the roaming, rugged Moorish Castle make the perfect day trip to Sintra.
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2 Days in Lisbon
Lisbon is for wandering, admiring, and getting a bit lost. We spent one day exploring the Baixa, Barrio Alto and Alfama, and a second day in Belem.
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Best Of Hiking Arches National Park in 1 Day
Got a few hours to explore Arches National Park? Here is how I planned an awesome day.
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What to See in Matsushima Bay, Japan
Matsushima Bay, Japan is famous for its pine-clad scenic islands and beautiful temples. Take a cruise and explore sights like Fukuurajima Island.
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5 Things to Do in Sendai, Japan
Miyagi’s capital city of Sendai, Japan is beautiful for hanami cherry blossom viewing, visiting Sendai Castle and Zuihoden and a day trip to Matsushima Bay.
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Half a Day in Kobe, Japan
Come for the Kobe beef, stay for the Ropeway, Nunobiki Herb Garden, and the hike to Nunobiki Falls, all near the Shin-Kobe station.
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Half-Day Trip to Himeji Castle
The photogenic Himeji Castle is Japan’s largest castle and worthy of a half day trip from Kyoto or wherever your travels may take you next.
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Boyce Thompson Arboretum
A visit to Boyce Thompson Arboretum is only an hour from Phoenix and a beautiful way to get up-close with Sonoran Desert flora and fauna.
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Hiking Havasupai Falls
Hiking Havasupai Falls in Arizona to explore its aquamarine water is the chance of a lifetime.
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Kyoto, Japan: A Two-Day Itinerary
Sophisticated and serene, Kyoto takes visitors back to old Japan in its Zen temples and mountaintop pilgrimages.
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Electric Desert at the Desert Botanical Garden
What do you get when you mix cacti with surreal light and music? Magic. It’s the Electric Desert experience at the Desert Botanical Garden.
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Papago Park: Phoenix Hikes
Papago Park offers easy and fun hikes around its iconic red rock formations, including Hole-in-the-Rock.
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Hidden Valley Trail on South Mountain: Phoenix Hikes
Hidden Valley via Mormon Trail might be my favorite hike in Phoenix.
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Eating Around Dotonbori in Osaka
It’s like if Blade Runner was happy. And had amazing street food.
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A Half Day Guide to Nara, Japan
We spent a half day in Nara, Japan visiting temples and getting mobbed by deer in Nara Park.
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Two Days in Zion National Park
The early bird gets the worm at beautiful Zion National Park.
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A Getaway in Hakone
Hot springs, old shrines and black eggs (!) make Hakone an excellent cultural getaway in Japan.
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Traveling Tokyo in 3 Days
In Tokyo, you can do whatever you wanna do.
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Mount Lemmon & The Santa Catalina Mountains
“Babad Doʼag” isn’t somewhere on Middle Earth, but a mountain paradise in Arizona.
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Hiking & Camping in Olympic National Park
Yeah, the Pacific Northwest is pretty unbeatable for scenery.
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Visit Budapest, Vienna & Prague: The Ultimate Central Europe Trip in Under 10 Days
Visit Budapest, Vienna and Prague in Central Europe (with a bonus stop in Bratislava!) in under ten days with ideas in this travel itinerary.
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Best of Prague: A 2 Day Sightseeing Itinerary
As a visitor to Prague, you’ll be treated to the sights of one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
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Vienna in 48 Hours: Top Things to Do
This lovely city obviously deserves more time, but you can still visit Vienna in 48 hours with these top things to do.
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20 Essential Things to See in Budapest
These 20 essential things to see in Budapest are for travelers who enjoy cultural highlights, museums, history and walking a lot.
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Backpacking for Beginners: Takeaways from My First Trip
Find out what you can expect from your first time backpacking with tips from my own trip.
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How to Spend 10 Days in Japan: Our Itinerary and Tips
Looking for the best things to do in Japan? Save this itinerary for 10 days in Tokyo, Kyoto and beyond.
