Europe

The Best Way To See Lisbon

So after visiting Porto and Sintra, I spent a few days wandering around Lisbon. And I say wander because I really just wandered from viewpoint to viewpoint. Lisbon is famous for it’s Miradouros that are scattered around the city. The way the light comes through the clouds and shines down on the city is magical. And that’s why I believe that is the best way to see Lisbon. Wander around from lookout point to lookout point taking in the different…

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Europe

Why You Should Still Visit Sintra In Bad Weather

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My next stop after Porto was Sintra. I was looking forward to visiting Sintra for so long. Seriously. I was so excited. I had seen so many photos of the bright yellow and red Pena Palace against beautiful blue skies on my Instagram feed that I knew I had to go. So when I hopped on the train from Lisbon and slowly began to see less and less out of the window, I was slightly horrified that I picked a cloudy…

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Europe

Six Things To Do In Porto

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Yay! I’m finally back in Europe. It’s been two long years since the last time I stepped foot on my favorite continent, and boy am I happy to be back. And the first stop on my seven week trip was Portugal. Portugal has been on my list for quite some time now and I was so excited to finally make it there. My trip began in Porto, and went on to Lisbon, Sintra, and the Algarve. But let’s start from the…

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Travel Inspiration

Celebrating Summer With Dr Pepper

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Dr Pepper®. The opinions and text are all mine. #PickYourPepper #Walmart Celebrating Summer With Dr Pepper Summer is well underway and it’s been filled with some pretty awesome things. Things like trips to the beach, vacations to new countries, reading tons of books, and spending time by the pool. But that pool time is better when it’s shared with friends. And I know it will always be a good…

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Travel Inspiration

11 Female Divers Who Explore The Ocean – PADI

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There’s so much to see in this world and a lot of that is in the sea. And diving gives you the chance to explore stretches of the world you only could dream about seeing. PADI Women’s Dive Day is coming up on July 15, 2017. It’s a day where PADI divers – both male and female alike – will unite around the world through hundreds of different events to celebrate female divers. It’s also meant to narrow the gender…

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America

#Checking In: Playa Largo Resort

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I recently had the pleasure of spending my summer solstice at Playa Largo Resort, a gorgeous resort located in Key Largo. If you don’t know, Key Largo is considered the gateway to the Florida Keys, and because of it’s close proximity to Miami (it’s only an hour away!), it makes it the perfect weekend getaway spot. And when you’re taking a quick weekend trip, you want to stay somewhere luxurious, family friendly, and comfortable. And that’s where Playa Largo comes…

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