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4 Day Curacao Itinerary - Discover the Caribbean's Hidden Treasure
Despite its proximity to the popular American tourist destination of Aruba, the island of Curaçao is less visited, seeing less than 100,000 American visitors last year, compared to Aruba’s over 700,000. Enough about Aruba, though, because Curaçao deserves all the love in this post!
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10 Days in Greece | The Best Itinerary for First-Timers
Calling all Greek goddesses! Check out the PTO Pal’s latest blog post for the best way to spend 10 whole days in the land of Greece. Visits to Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini will have you planning your return trip to Greece before you even go back.
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Visiting 3 Cities in Japan in 7 Days | The Best Itinerary for First-Timers
Is it worth it to fly across the world to visit Japan if you only have a week of PTO? The answer is absolutely YES! Read more about the best things to do in Japan with the itinerary I used for my first trip to Japan.
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5 Days in Iceland Itinerary
In this guide, you will read about how to spend five epic days in the land of fire and ice. This post will share tips and tricks for navigating the southern part of Iceland’s Ring Road as well as some secret spots along the way!
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3 Days in Mykonos | Itinerary for Adventure & Fun
Tourists flock to the island of Mykonos each year to soak up its sun-drenched beaches, stunning sights, excellent entertainment and laid back Mediterranean charm. Read this post to learn how to spend three fantastic days on the island.
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5 Days in Jackson Hole | Guide to the Grand Tetons & Yellowstone
Looking to leave town, but not dust off that passport this summer? Book a trip to Jackson Hole with my guide on how to spend five days exploring the Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, and the entire Jackson Hole area.
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5 Days in Paris | Ultimate Itinerary for the City of Lights
The City of Lights that Paris is often called is the perfect place to go for your next vacation. Whether is is a girl’s trip, a mother/daughter getaway, or a romantic excursion, Paris has it all.
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4 Days in Sarasota, FL | Ultimate Itinerary + Visitor’s Guide
Need an escape but can’t take too many days away from work? A visit to white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, and endless opportunities of fun in Sarasota and Siesta Key sounds like the move. Read about my city in the United States in this travel guide.
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3 Days in Santorini | The best itinerary for adventurers
The luxurious island of Santorini boasts surreal views and is home to some of the best luxury resorts in the world. This itinerary is perfect for those looking to relax and adventure at the same time!
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Memphis Weekend Getaway: The Perfect 3 Days in Memphis Itinerary
Feeling blue for the blues? Eager to learn more about the Civil Rights Movement in the United States? Looking for a fabulous bachelorette destination? Want to see where Elvis lived? Memphis is your spot!
Hey, I’m Kristin…
Hi, I’m Kristin, a travel enthusiast based in Virginia. I grew up having a mother as a travel agent and she sparked my love of exploring the world. Currently, I work in technology, but in my free time I have started this blog. I have always loved taking pictures, planning trips, and web/graphic design, so what better way to combine my passions than to start a blog for fun.
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What You’ll Find Here
Photography/Editing Tips
Ever since high school, photography and graphic design have always been something I love. On this blog, I will feature how-to’s & tips on using the Adobe suite as well as other popular design tools. I will also share tips on photography and photo editing.
Sustainable Travel
With everything going on in the world, it can be hard to focus on anything other than Covid-19 and politics. Traveler’s guilt is a real thing, so on this blog I plan to share ideologies and practices to help you to be the best possible tourist you can while taking nothing but pictures and leaving nothing but footprints.
Work Life ~Balance~
Working 9-5 is not anyone’s cup of tea, so it is important to find balance in everything you do. Life can pass you by quickly, and finding time to focus on yourself can be difficult. Take that PTO, bestie. See the world.
