1. Iceland is Pricey – but that doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot!! Iceland is not the cheapest place to go in Europe by far, but that doesn’t mean it should scare you off from visiting just because it may not fit in your budget. In a week we spent about $800 per person, including flights. (We flew Wow Air just a month before it shut down for good. A week after we returned flights from Chicago ceased.) There are a few things you can do to save money in Iceland Stay in farm stays & air BnBs, not hotels. We didn’t stay in a single hotel in…
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Spring Outfits to Get You to Summer
Do you have all your spring outfits yet? Living in Florida, I don’t really have a spring, but I so wish I did. It goes from blistering wet humid cold winter (aka January and random parts of March and February), to hot as hades summer. But for all of you lovely chicas out there who DO have a spring, these are the spring outfits for you. I know it feels like summer is oh so far away…so these will help get you through. All of these outfits are from Femme Luxe. They are super cute and super affordable (my favorite part!) If you haven’t checked out Femme Luxe yet,…
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Glacier Hike with Icelandic Mountain Guides
Glaciers in Iceland If you're going to Iceland, chances are you are planning on making a visit to one of the many glaciers the country has to offer. A glacier hike is among one of the best ways to see this amazing world phenomenon. Iceland's close proximity to the arctic circle and it's mountainous inner highlands makes Iceland one of the best places in the world to see glaciers. Along the drive of the south coast, as you head west, you will see glaciers peeping out to your left, bright blues breaking through the white snow. I was overwhelmed by the formation of them, literally hundreds of feet from the…
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There’s always something exciting about looking into your next holiday. But you need to make your travel research useful – here are six things to bear in mind when planning your next travel adventure. Don't book that next flight until you've looked into everything on this list! Travel Research - Look Into Exchange rates You may not realise it, but there are massive differences in exchange rates depending on how and where you change up your money. Rates are very competitive but also differ greatly depending on the value of each currency. Expect fluctuations at various places if you hold out on changing cash. Do your travel research online to…
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Chefchaouen City Guide – Chefchaouen, Morocco
Chefchaouen is most famously known as the Blue City. It is one of the most Instagrammable places in Morocco and is full of cute shops, friendly locals, and winding blue alleyways. Before getting your perfect ‘Gram shot in Chefchaouen you need to know a few things about the blue pearl. How to get to Chefchaouen Chefchaouen is accessible by bus from both Tangier and Fes. It was the second stop on our trip through Morocco after Tangier (we then continued to Fes). The CTM bus and Supratours run to and from Chefchaouen daily. I recommend purchasing your next tickets from the station when you arrive in Chefchaouen, as you will…
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Tangier, Morocco – City Guide
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What to Wear in Morocco as a Woman
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Sahara Desert of Morocco: Dream Come True
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