Mykonos in August is loud, busy, and unapologetic. And that’s exactly why we went for a Peak-Summer Mykonos Girls Weekend. This was a girls trip. Thursday afternoon arrival. Sunday afternoon departure. Ten of us, ready to experience Mykonos at its peak. Long lunches that turned into parties, late nights at the top hot spots in … Continue reading Peak-Summer Mykonos Girls Weekend
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Michigan Dunes And Lake Arvesta Adventure
Big Family Michigan Trip If you’re looking for a family-friendly summer Michigan Dunes and Lake Arvesta Adventure that’s just 2 hours from Chicago, let me tell you about our recent trip to South Haven, Michigan. Our family of 24 (plus our pup!) spent three days exploring beaches, sand dunes, man-made lakes, and charming small towns. … Continue reading Michigan Dunes And Lake Arvesta Adventure
Amsterdam Venice Of The North: 12 Charms Travel Guide
Amsterdam Canal View Stroopwafels Visiting Amsterdam, Venice of the north is great because it offers a unique blend of culture, history, and a vibrant atmosphere with its beautiful canals, charming architecture, and world-renowned museums. If all of the above sounds like music to your ears, then this Amsterdam Travel Guide: 12 Charms of the Venice … Continue reading Amsterdam Venice Of The North: 12 Charms Travel Guide
UK & US Staycation Dreaming
Visiting English Villages UK Campervan roadtrip Wales waterfalls Sometimes traveling abroad can be difficult, sometimes our travel budget doesn't allow for far destinations but sometimes, we really need a vacation. These are UK & US staycation ideas if you want to travel but not leave too far from home. I had my fill of staycations … Continue reading UK & US Staycation Dreaming
Toronto Tidbits: Your Go-Guide
Toronto Tidbits: Your Go-Guide is like a scrapbook of my adventures in Toronto – from pleasure visits, work trips to lazy layovers. This city is like a Canadian version of Chicago. It feels like home with its mix of cultures. It's a place where every visit brings something new, whether it's hanging out with my … Continue reading Toronto Tidbits: Your Go-Guide
2025 USA PTO Guide – From 15 PTO To 48 Vacation Days
Taiwan New Year Traveling Premium Class Turn 48 Vacation Days From 15 PTO With This American 2025 PTO Guide Hey, American travelers! Let’s make your PTO work harder in 2025. When I was living in the US with just 15 PTO days, I found a way to stretch them into so much more by planning … Continue reading 2025 USA PTO Guide – From 15 PTO To 48 Vacation Days
Quick Milwaukee Getaway With A Twist
Quick Milwaukee Getaway with a Twist perfectly sums up my 48-hour trip from Chicago. As a Chicago local now living in the UK, I had my family visiting the Windy City and wanted to give them a little more since they did the long journey travelling across the pond. Milwaukee was the answer since it's … Continue reading Quick Milwaukee Getaway With A Twist
How To Save Money On Flights
Visiting Iceland Beach Vacation In Puerto Rico Weekend Trips In The UK People often ask me how I can afford to travel so much or how I plan my multiple trips without going broke. The truth is, travel costs, especially flights can add up. You may think we’re doomed to book expensive flights with algorithms … Continue reading How To Save Money On Flights
Montenegro Travel: With A Shot Of Rakija
Visiting a winery in Montenegro I learned about the existence of Montenegro by a bus driver I met in Munich, Germany last year at my hostel. He couldn't stop raving about how Montenegro travel was a "must visit" and from the pictures he shared with me, I could agree that it was a lovely place. … Continue reading Montenegro Travel: With A Shot Of Rakija
Albania Backpacking
When you think of an Albania trip, you may imagine thoughts of the quintessential Eastern Europe that many western countries have been fed via movies, television, social media, etc. (Think, Borat.) Admittedly, I suppose, that I too expected and secretly wanted to experience this during my Albania Backpacking trip but Albania simply wasn't that. It … Continue reading Albania Backpacking