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USA

I was fortunate enough to call Boston home for 2 years, so here you’ll find the adventures I went on when I lived in the US!

I’m slowly adding more guides, so check back for more.

General Tips + Guides

Smoky Mountains TN

10 Incredible East Coast USA Road Trips

When I lived in Boston, it often felt like all the road trip action…

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Jefferson Memorial in Spring, Washington DC

11 destinations for your USA Bucket List

Before I lived in the US, I never really understood the fascination with exploring…

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9 things I both love AND hate about living in the USA

Today’s post was inspired by my recent trip to visit family in Australia. It’s…

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11 east coast weekend getaways for your bucket list

For the travel lovers who work full time, weekend getaways are the staple that…

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East Coast USA: where you need to spend your weekends

Now that we live in Boston, we are lucky to have some of the…

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Arizona + Utah

17 Unmissable places in Utah

Utah is home to some of the most incredible natural wonders in the United…

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The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Monument Valley

If you’re traveling through USA’s Southwest – specifically through Arizona or Utah, you need…

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Antelope Canyon feature image

Everything you need to know before visiting Antelope Canyon

Visiting Antelope Canyon is like visiting another planet. Once you see a photo of…

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7 day southwest roadtrip

7 day Southwest road trip

The USA’s Southwest will always hold a special place in my heart. I spent…

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Boston

View of Boston city

2 days in Boston

This blog post has been a long time coming. For readers who’ve followed my…

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Cape Cod in Winter: A photo essay

I can’t believe I’ve lived in Boston for over a year. Even crazier is…

Cape Cod in Winter: A photo essayRead More

Faneuil Hall Boston

10 free things to do in Boston

Have you ever planned a weekend trip away, and before you know it, you’re…

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An afternoon in Boston

I love to travel leisurely. There’s nothing better than spending a warm sunny afternoon exploring…

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Connecticut

Best walks in Granby, CT

Granby, Connecticut has some of the most beautiful walking trails in New England. Think…

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Best farms and restaurants to visit in Granby, CT

The state of Connecticut is often overlooked in New England as a holiday destination. As…

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Off the beaten path: Granby, CT

Like a selfish child, I want to keep this little place a secret to…

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Chicago

Chicago river view

Best local eats in Chicago, IL

I love food. It’s an integral part of my travels. From vans selling food…

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Florida

Visiting Miami on a Budget

Visiting Miami on a Budget

Miami – home to beautiful beaches, beautiful people and one of the more expensive…

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Top 5 must have experiences in the Everglades

Visiting the Everglades has been a dream of mine ever since I started watching…

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Miami Travel Guide

I’m so excited to finally share my Miami travel guide! Mainly touted as a…

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Best Instagram spots in Miami

Miami is such a popular winter getaway, it’s hard to figure out what not…

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Hawai’i

Things to do in Maui - Haleakala

9 Things to do in Maui, Hawaii

When I was researching my trip to Maui, it felt like there were so…

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3 day Maui itinerary - snorkeling fish

3 day Maui itinerary

If you’re planning a trip to Hawai’i, Maui is one of those places that…

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Initial thoughts Hawaii - Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden

Hawai’i: initial thoughts on overtourism

When I’m about to travel to a destination I’m always excited. I get myself…

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Maine

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The Ultimate Acadia National Park Itinerary for first-time visitors

What do you get when you mix the state of Maine, USA, and a…

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Tips for visiting Freeport, Maine

Having moved to Boston just a month ago, we’ve been slowly exploring our new…

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24 HRS in Portland, Maine

One of the best things about living in Boston is the endless weekend trips…

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