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November 10, 2021November 10, 2021

COVID Requirements for Traveling to Greece – What to Expect

COVID Testing Center at Athens International Airport

We just returned from our first international trip (October 2021) since the Corona Virus pandemic, and for the most part, the COVID requirements to travel to Greece, within the country, and to return from Greece were not difficult to comply with. We ran into one hiccup trying to get our COVID test prior to departure …

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March 15, 2020June 12, 2020

How to Travel Norway on a Budget

Norway has a reputation for being beautiful...and expensive. As a result, a lot of travelers and bloggers seem to avoid the gorgeous Scandinavian country, but it is possible to travel Norway on a budget. I must admit, even though I had Norway on my list of countries I'd like to visit, I kept putting it …

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March 7, 2020February 7, 2021

Why You Need Travel Insurance Now and the Impact of Coronavirus

We have a family trip planned to Norway in May, and with the spread of Coronavirus, as well as the concerns about other mishaps that could impact our trip, I had questions about our trip and whether or not we should get travel insurance. You maybe have the same questions: Do you have your next …

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March 6, 2020September 29, 2020

The Best Weekender Travel Bags on Amazon for under $50

Everyone needs a great weekender travel bag for those quick trips and weekend get-aways. Sometimes a carry-on size suitcase is just too much and a backpack is just too little. Preparing for a weekend trip to Minnesota for a wedding, I discovered that the only travel bags in the house were suitcases or over-sized duffel …

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December 29, 2019February 7, 2021

Travel On Budget

Looking for a great vacation budget planner to help plan your travel budget for that bucket list trip? The New Year often gets people thinking about the dream vacation they've always wanted to take. This year, make it a reality instead of just a dream by figuring out exactly what that dream vacation will cost …

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December 7, 2019January 7, 2020

10 Best Gifts for Travelers for 2020

If you are looking for the 10 best gifts for the travelers in your life, plus one bonus item, read on! Traveling is my number one joy! But when not traveling, I love reading about traveling, thinking about traveling, and planning my next travels. We are planning a trip to Norway in June, and as …

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September 7, 2019January 21, 2021

The Best Time to Visit Santorini

Why October is the Best Time to Visit Santorini And What To Do in Santorini to Make the Most of Your Visit Oia, Santorini Santorini is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, which means if you go in the wrong month you will spend your time jostling crowds instead of enjoying all it …

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August 11, 2019February 7, 2021

8 Tips for Women Runners to Stay Safe While on Vacation or at Home – and Recommended Running Safety Gear

Running is a passion I often combine with my passion for travel. It’s a fantastic way to explore a new area as a quiet observer and take in a lot of sights in a relatively short time frame. Often, I will stop to take photos, study a sight for a few extra moments, or even …

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July 5, 2019February 7, 2021

Vacation Rentals: 11 Pros to Staying in VRBO’s and 4 Cautions!

Our first choice in accommodations when we travel is vacation rental . We’ve stayed in them for trips small and large, from weekend trips to the mountains just an hour from our home to longer vacations overseas. Almost all our experiences have been fantastic, and we’ve saved a lot of money by choosing vacation rentals …

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