How to Get from Panama to Colombia: Sailing San Blas Islands

Two uninhabited islands with bright blue water and a blue sky with puffy white clouds

Planning a Central and South America trip and looking for an adventure? How about sailing from Panama to Colombia via some of the world’s most beautiful tropical islands? Sounds pretty great, right? Spoiler alert: it is. However, there are a few things to be aware of. While the idea of travelling by sailboat on the…

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How to Spend 1 Day in Cartagena, Colombia

Old Town Cartagena Streets

In 2019 I got to visit Cartagena as part of a Panama Canal cruise. It was somewhere I had wanted to visit for awhile and while one day wasn’t a lot of time, the Old Town area is quite small so I got to see and do more than expected. That being said, I still returned…

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2-Week Brazil Itinerary: Perfect for First-Time Visitors

Hannah Logan in a red swimsuit sitting on a rock with a huge wave splashing behind her

Brazil was my 65th country and somewhere I was incredibly excited about. At the same time, despite all my travel experience, I found planning my trip to Brazil daunting. I received countless warnings about safety and the country itself is massive which made it hard to plan when I had a limited amount of time.…

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3 Days in Buenos Aires: Tango, Steak, and Street Art

Beautiful pink building and palm trees in Buenos Aires

The capital of Argentina is best known for steak dinners and dancing the Tango, but Buenos Aires is a very big city with a rich history and varied neighbourhoods to explore. I’ve been twice now so here are my suggestions on how to best spend 3 days in Buenos Aires. How to get to Buenos…

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What do to in Ushuaia: Exploring the End of the World

Hannah posing with penguin streetart

Located at the tip of Argentina, Ushuaia is known as “Fin del Mundo” which translates to the end of the world. It’s a port town, most visited by individuals boarding an expedition cruise to Antarctica, which is exactly what led me here. To be honest, I didn’t expect much from Ushuaia. But I was pleasantly…

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Colonia Del Sacramento: The Best Day Trip from Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is a big city. Full of noise and people. It’s a fun atmosphere to experience for a few days but if you find yourself needing a change of pace and a change of scenery then consider visiting Colonia Del Sacramento. This historical town in Uruguay is the complete opposite of Buenos Aires. A…

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What to Wear in Winter in Canada: A Canada Packing List

Winter Clothing for Canada

Oh, winter in Canada. It’s the stuff of plenty of jokes but it’s my reality. And you know what? I actually love it. Winter in Canada is actually pretty awesome. Sure it long, cold as hell, and I spend what seems like half of my days shovelling but there’s something truly magical about skiing in…

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Authentic Gluhwein Recipe from an Austrian Chef

Gluhwein recipe

I’ve made it no secret about how much I love European Christmas Markets, especially those in Germany and Austria. I have a million reasons why but I’d be lying if I said that the gluhwein wasn’t one of them. Which is funny, because back in 2011, when I first visited European Christmas markets, I didn’t…

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Paris in 3 Days: A Paris Itinerary for First-Timers

Eiffel Tower

Ah Paris. The city of light. The city of love. It’s a favourite destination for many and for good reason. The capital of France is not only beautiful to explore but offers plenty and see to do. From wandering through local neighbourhoods to discovering the treasures of world-famous museums. Not to mention the food scene,…

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The Best of Romania in 1 Week

Romania in one week

When I was originally planning my one week in Romania I anticipated plenty of vampire legends and spooky gothic castles. However, after spending 1 week in Romania, I quickly learned that this European country has so much more to offer than creepy legends.  To be honest, I wasn’t sure how I would like Romania but…

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How to Spend 4 Days in Dubai

Hannah in heart tunnel in Dubai's Miracle Gardens

So, you only have 4 days in Dubai, UAE? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. While four days may not seem like a lot of time in a destination, that’s actually a pretty good amount of time to spend in Dubai. Will you see everything? No. But, Dubai isn’t that big so you can see…

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Solo Travel in Dubai: Is it Safe?

When I first mentioned I would be travelling solo to Dubai, UAE I was met with some hesitation from friends and family. After all, Dubai is in the Middle East which does have a reputation for being difficult for solo female travellers. I knew that Dubai was extremely westernized and not at all like Egypt.…

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Affordable French Chateau Hotels to Stay In

Château Hotel & Spa Grand Barrail

What comes to mind when you think of France? Is it the romantic city of Paris? The sea-side towns of south coast? Lavender fields in Provence, or the vineyards of Champagne? Or perhaps the hundreds of beautiful castles that dot the countryside? Personally, I’m a sucker for castles so they are always one of the…

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The Best of Slovenia in 3 Days

I first became interested in visiting Slovenia when I stumbled upon a photo of Lake Bled. It was basically love for first sight and I knew this was somewhere I needed to see for myself.  I did some research on the country and discovered that there was a whole lot more to see than just…

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Champagne Tasting in Reims

France is known for many things including champagne. The delicious, sparkling wine that is famous worldwide comes from a very specific area of the country. This area, called Champagne, is home to several towns and cities including Reims, the capital of Champagne. This city is home to many Champagne houses’ headquarters and many of these…

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The Best of Stockholm in 2 Days

    Nicknamed the Venice of the North, Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, quickly became one of my favourite European cities.  Made up of 14 islands in the inner city, Stockholm is a Scandinavian gem with tons to offer. Although, admittedly, it is also one of the most expensive places I have been , I…

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How to Have the Ultimate Girls Weekend in New York City

NYC Skyline

New York City is one of those places that is likely on everyone’s list to visit, especially for us women. The allure of the high fashion, the bright lights, and non-stop nightlife has everyone hungry for a taste. It’s the perfect destination for a girls getaway and in this post, I’m sharing the best things to…

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How to Spend One Day in Casablanca, Morocco

Hassan II Mosque

Casablanca was one of the cities that people told me not to bother with when I was planning my trip to Morocco. Of course, it’s also where I found the cheapest flight to. So, of course, I booked the cheapest flight and planned on just spending one day in Casablanca before moving on to a…

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What to Wear in Dubai: Dubai Packing List for Women

For me, packing is the worst part of travel. Especially as a solo female traveller who wants to be respectful but also look and feel good as I explore and, of course, take photos. Some destinations are harder to pack for than others and I struggled when trying to figure out what to wear in…

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What to Wear in Morocco: A Morocco Packing List for Women

Figuring out what to wear in Morocco was something I stressed out about a lot before I left. I scoured Instagram for inspiration but found everything from outfits with full sleeves and long pant legs to shorts and tank tops and instagram-worthy dresses. Obviously, that didn’t help much. Thankfully, I’d already been to Egypt and…

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How to Make the Most out of 2 Days in Fes, Morocco

Fez is the oldest city in Morocco and an absolute must see. With the largest tannery in Africa and a sprawling Medina packed with over 9700 streets, it’s definitely worth exploring for a couple of days. But what should you see and do? Where should you stay? And what should you be aware of? Here…

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