Instagramming Iceland

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Iceland is a perfect place for photography buffs. It's also going to be amazing if you're Instagramming to make your friends and followers jealous. Here are just five of the many Instagram-worthy stops in Reykjavik and the southern part of... continue the journey
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Eating Our Way Through Iceland

Posted on by Heidi Schmidt
One of my favorite ways to learn about a country is through it's food. Because of that, we decided to spend a day eating our way through Iceland! Since we didn't have a lot of time, we chose this midday... continue the journey

Exploring Iceland’s Golden Circle

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If it’s your first time in Iceland, exploring Iceland's Golden Circle is likely part of your trip. The route for many tourists starts in Reykjavik. It loops through a southern section of the country and back to the city. You’ll... continue the journey

Five Things You Must Try In Ireland

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The Emerald Isle. It's known for many things. But until recently, food hasn't been one of them. After spending a week in the country, I have no idea why a trip focused on a taste of Ireland isn't near the... continue the journey

Ireland Vacation Adventure One Day At A Time

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A week in Ireland. An Irish vacation adventure with my best friend, her husband, and mine. A fearless foursome ready for anything! Exploring the country one day at a time! [caption id="attachment_874" width="300" align="aligncenter"] Cottages with thatched roofs in Adare[/caption]... continue the journey

Seeing Part Of Shanghai In One Night

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A mile-long stretch of waterfront in Shanghai is so impressive, it's known simply as "The Bund." [caption id="attachment_824" width="2226" align="aligncenter"] The Oriental Pearl Tower Shanghai, China[/caption] The word "bund" means embankment, so It's fitting the "The Bund" in Shanghai is... continue the journey

One Day In Wuxi and Hangzhou, China

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I'll admit, I'd never heard of Wuxi or Hangzhou before we started planning our first trip to China, but I'm glad the two stops were part of our trip. [caption id="attachment_817" width="300" align="aligncenter"] West Lake in Hangzhou, China[/caption] China is... continue the journey

One Day In “Paradise” — Suzhou, China

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We woke up in paradise. Seriously. Suzhou, China, is known as the city of paradise. (At least according to our guide, Ivy.) Ivy works for Rewards Travel China. She showed us, and 40 other tourists, around Shanghai and several other... continue the journey