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The Perfect Scotland Road Trip Itinerary in 10 Days
A Scotland road trip starting in Edinburgh is a dream come true. A lot of people dream about visiting Scotland. Seeing the castles, experiencing the Highlands is what most people want. So when someone asks why visit Scotland? Then it’s indeed because of the castles, the cute towns, the lochs, the whisky and the beautiful nature. Even when it’s raining the whole trip, like it was when we visited, it’s still worth it. We drove this road trip back in September of 2008. Scotland Road Trip Where should I go on a road trip in Scotland? Well read on to see our itinerary. Day 1: Arrive at Edinburgh, drive to…
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Fun Things to Do in Orlando Beyond Theme Parks
Orlando is often synonymous with its world-famous theme parks, but this vibrant city has much more to offer. Beyond the excitement of Disney World lies plenty of experiences that don’t cost a small fortune. As a Floridian, I’ve been having fun in Orlando even before I can talk (yes, seriously)! It’s a city that continues to improve and expand year over year. This article is about the top things to do in Orlando away from the typical theme park scene. Come along with me as I share my favorite parts of O-Town, which I know you’ll love to! Things to do in Orlando: Visit the Charming Town of Winter Park…
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2023 Travels in Review
2023 was a fantastic travel year for our family. We ticked off some bucket list experiences on our 2023 travels. Besides bucket list trips we had lots of day trips and weekend getaways in the Netherlands. Some day trips and vacations were in other European countries. So here’s our 2023 in review. 2023 Travels January We started the new year in Ooij, at Fletcher-Restaurant De Gelderse Poort. Our balcony had a good view of the fireworks that started the new year. We arrived home the 2nd day of January and left again on the 6th for a family weekend getaway. Going to Landal Mooi Zutendaal with my parents and sister…
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The Most Beautiful Fairytale Castles in France
Last Updated: July 24th 2024. Let’s talk about fairytale castles in France, because there are so many. We’ve covered fairytale castles in Germany, however it’s not the only country in Europe with numerous castles. France has its fair share of castles. I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers which fairytale chateau in France they love and added my favorites. Fairytale Castles in France When wondering are there castles in France? Then read on, because yes, there are and there are many. All of them are also perfect as stops on road trips. Château de Castelnaud, Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine Contributed by Cosette from KarsTravels. Located in the town of Castelnaud-la-Chapelle is the beautiful…
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Money Saving Tips during Road Trips
Do you love to go on road trips, but feel they’re so expensive? Here are our top money saving tips to have a cheap(er) road trip. There are ways to save on road trips without sacrificing adventure and fun. Money Saving Tips Road trips in itself can be a money saving way of going on vacation. It’s a perfect way to explore on a budget. You can make a road trip as cheap or expensive as you want. Fuel and food are the most costly parts of your road trip. Followed by accommodation. But even on these 3 you can save. So let’s explore the best money saving tips. 1.…
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The Ultimate Florida Road Trip in 10 Days
Florida is perfect state for road tripping, with lots of different things to do on the itinerary. This 10-day Florida road trip has it all; nature, night life, the beach, theme parks and science. We drove this road trip personally back in October of 2014. Florida Road Trip Day 1: Arrive at Miami Day 2: Drive from Miami to Key West (264 kilometers/164 miles, about 3 hours and 10 minutes, with toll roads) Day 3: Drive from Key West to Florida City (203 kilometers/126 miles, about 2.5 hours) Day 4: Drive from Florida City to Bowling Green (396 kilometers/246 miles, about 4.5 hours) Day 5: Drive from Bowling Green to…
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2022 Travels in Review
2022 started with a lockdown, but luckily that was the last one. Looking at 2022 in review, we traveled a lot. Lots of daytrips and weekend getaways in the Netherlands. But also some vacations in Europe. So here are all our travels in 2022 month by month. 2022 in Review January We started the new year in Callantsoog, at Fletcher Badhotel Callantsoog. The country was still in lockdown at that moment and this continued in the first few months of the year. Almost at the end of the month we had another weekend getaway, again a Fletcher hotel and near the beach. We stayed at Fletcher Wijk aan Zee, only…
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Best Christmas Markets Around the World
Christmas is almost here and so are all these wonderful Christmas markets around the world. Europe is known for its Christmas markets, but it isn’t the only continent with fabulous markets and atmosphere. I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers what the must-visit Christmas markets in the world are. I’ve added my own favorites to the list. Christmas Markets Around the World: Europe Let’s start our list with the best Christmas markets of Europe. Cologne, Germany Contributed by Cosette from KarsTravels. Cologne is a city in Western Germany. It has one of the best Christmas Markets in Europe. From the many beautiful Christmas markets in Germany, the 7 in Cologne belong…
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Honfleur Travel Guide
Last Updated: July 7th 2024. Honfleur is a beautiful and famous city on the English Channel in France. This city is among the best cities to visit in France. Our visit to Honfleur was part of our Northern France road trip in the Summer of 2022. The small city has a beautiful port, old town, delicious seafood and the oldest wooden church in France on offer. Making it a must-visit place and making clear why it’s so popular among tourists in France. When asking yourself where is Honfleur in France? And is Honfleur in Normandy? Yes, Honfleur is in Normandy, it’s located on the banks of the Seine, across from…
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Best Christmas Markets in Germany
Christmas is only a month away and the Christmas markets in Germany have opened their doors. So what are the best Christmas markets of Germany to attend? I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers which place in Germany is their favorite when it comes to Christmas markets. I’ve added my own favorites to the list. Christmas Markets in Germany This year Christmas markets in Germany 2022 are happening again. Here are 12 of the most magical ones in Germany. Hamburg Contributed by Cosette from KarsTravels. Hamburg is located in the North of Germany and it’s Germany’s second largest city. Especially around Christmas it’s a fantastic city to visit, it hosts 20+(!)…
