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10 Staycation Ideas When You Can’t Travel

Post author:Edgar Hernandez III
Post published:July 10, 2020
Post category:Travel Advice Travel Inspiration
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Everyone needs a break from their daily lives. The responsibilities of work and family obligations is enough to stress anyone out. But what do you do when you can’t go on vacation? I have your answer.

Stay·ca·tion: A staycation is a vacation where an individual or family participates in leisure activities within driving distance of their homes without the need for overnight accommodations.

No need to go on a long vacation to escape your daily routine, treat yourself and unwind. With these 10 staycation ideas, you’ll be able to relax and feel like your miles away from home.

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Travel Journal: The One with the Broken Shelf

Post author:Edgar Hernandez III
Post published:May 8, 2020
Post category:Travel Journal
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It was a beautiful day in Florence. The sun was shining, Laurie and I decided to take a walk from our apartment to the Piazzale Michelangelo. We spent the afternoon enjoying the panoramic views of the city and eating gelato. Later that night we ate dinner at a little bistro and enjoyed fresh pasta and local wine. An amazing day in Italy. What could go wrong?

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App Review: TripIt Travel Planner

Post author:Edgar Hernandez III
Post published:April 23, 2020
Post category:Reviews Technology
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As an avid traveler, I am always looking for new ways to organize my travel plans. It’s easy to get bogged down in e-mail confirmations and reservation numbers. Luckily if you have a smartphone you can get rid of the e-mail printouts using my favorite travel planner in the App Store, TripIt: Travel Planner. With all the features of this app, you’ll wonder how you ever organized your trips before.

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Beginner’s Guide to Iceland

Post author:Edgar Hernandez III
Post published:February 29, 2020
Post category:Destination Guides
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My trip to Iceland was my first overseas trip since my 6 month backpacking trip in 2016/2017. This would be my first time traveling solo; I’d be in a foreign country and did not know what to expect. Being me, I did some research, lots of it, so I felt ready to tackle this adventure. For those of you who don’t want spend hours doing the research or don’t know where to start, here is my Beginner’s Guide to Iceland. This guide will cover the basics of visiting Iceland such as language, currency, budget tips, what to see, etc. After reading this post you should feel confident setting out to the land of fire and ice!

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10 Things to Know Before Hiking the Inca Trail

Post author:Edgar Hernandez III
Post published:February 20, 2020
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Hiking the Inca Trail was one of the greatest experiences of my life. As I hiked the trail I was amazed by what I saw; beautiful snow-capped mountains, lush jungles, massive waterfalls and ancient ruins. Never in my life did I think I would ever step foot in this part of the world, yet here I was.

Not being much of an avid hiker, I did some research to prepare us for this hike. Even with all the blog posts I read and the information on the tour company’s website, I’m glad I was able to speak to some locals and the staff at the hostel before the hike. The information I learned from them and the research I had done made the hike that much more enjoyable and comfortable. In this post I will share my best tips of things you should know before hiking the Inca Trail; things that will make your hike more enjoyable and comfortable.

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