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Alltournative Jungla Maya
Jungla Maya Native Park If you love adventure, then you need to connect with AllTourNative the next time you’re in the Cancun or Tulum areas. I had the pleasure of adventuring with Alltournative while I was staying at the Hard Rock Riviera Maya. My tour group and I...
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Alltournative Jungla Maya
Jungla Maya Native Park If you love adventure, then you need to connect with AllTourNative the next time you’re in the Cancun or Tulum areas. I had the pleasure of adventuring with Alltournative while I was staying at the Hard Rock Riviera Maya. My tour group and I...
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Solstice Canyon Loop
Solstice Canyon Loop is a 3.4 mile trail in the shape of a loop located near Malibu in California. As I began this hike, I chose the path starting on the left side of the trail. That part of the trail isn’t very steep or complicated to climb. It’s actually pretty...
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Alltournative Jungla Maya
Jungla Maya Native Park If you love adventure, then you need to connect with AllTourNative the next time you’re in the Cancun or Tulum areas. I had the pleasure of adventuring with Alltournative while I was staying at the Hard Rock Riviera Maya. My tour group and I...
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What To Do in Los Angeles at Halloween Time
Halloween might be over, but the festivities are still going on through the end of this weekend! The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor goes until Friday November 2nd, and Halloween Horror Nights continues its scares until November 4th. Now, many who know me know that I am the...
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Solstice Canyon Loop
Solstice Canyon Loop is a 3.4 mile trail in the shape of a loop located near Malibu in California. As I began this hike, I chose the path starting on the left side of the trail. That part of the trail isn’t very steep or complicated to climb. It’s actually pretty...
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The “Keys to the Kingdom” Tour at Disney World Offers You a Glimpse at Disney’s Underground Tunnel System
If you’re curious to know more about the amazing tours that Disney World and Disneyland both offer, from the most fun Halloween experiences to the tours of Walt’s apartment on Main Street USA, check out my article on VIVA GLAM Magazine here! Just for you all here, I’d...
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Grutas de Cacahuamilpa
I was very excited to visit the Grutas de Cacahuamilpa after having heard about them for years. They have been compared to the caves within the entrance to the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland. Naturally, being a Disney connoisseur, I knew I had to see them...
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The Activities at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
Have you ever wanted to go husky sledding? Ever wanted to be pulled in a sled by reindeer? Well, Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is the perfect place to live out your dream winter activities! My husband and I went to Kakslauttanen in late December, and there are so many...
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Grotto Trail
This Beautiful Trail Would Have Been so Much Better if We Weren't in a Drought Grotto trail is a 2.7 mile loop near Malibu, California. While Grotto trail really does have it all- flowing water, waterfalls, fields, mountains, and incredibly scenic views, make sure you...
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Remington Hot Springs
A Little Getaway in Sequoia National Forest The Remington Hot Springs exist in a quick path in the Sequoia National Forest just a few hours north of Los Angeles in Southern California. Don’t let their existence in the Sequoia Forest fool you, though. They are nowhere...
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Murphy’s Ranch Trail
Murphy's Ranch Trail is a 3.4 mile loop located in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, CA. This hike is in a pretty central area, located just shortly off of where the 405 meets Sunset Blvd. Parking is simple, as the trail begins in a residential area....
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Deep Creek Hot Springs
The hike to Deep Creek Hot Springs is a MUST for those who are itching for adventure. However, it is absolutely not for the faint of heart. Deep Creek Hot Springs is located about 2 hours away from Los Angeles. It is roughly a 5-mile hike in- and-out, however, the...
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Jardin Escultorico Edwards James, Las Pozas
Las Pozas is an unbelievable playground for adults. It was created by the mind of art patron and poet Edward James who searched for the best land he could find to create his wonderland. He discovered the mountains in San Luis Potosí and knew that he had found the...
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Sequoia National Park -The Giant Forest & Moro Rock
If you live in Southern California, a day trip (or a weekend trip) is a must-do to visit Sequoia National Park. Spread out wide across from King’s Canyon National park and conveniently 3 ½ to 4 hours from Los Angeles is Sequoia, featuring miles of hiking trails,...
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The City of Puebla & The Great Pyramid of Cholula
Puebla is a very artistic, hip city slightly south of Mexico City. It is a fun, modern place to be. Though it is updated, the old side of town features antique Spanish architecture still entwined perfectly within the new. Our hotel, the Puebla de Antano Hotel, was a...
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Guanajuato, a City in the Hills
Guanajuato is an intricate city built into the side of a great hill. It is colorful, bright, and cultural with a massive theatre, classy little parks, and little shops and knick-knacks everywhere. The road system twists in and out of the hills in a way where you can...
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Grutas Tolantongo: A Hidden Paradise
For the outdoor-loving adventurers of the world, Grutas Tolantongo is a must see! It is the most mesmerizing place. Hidden in the side of a mountain and overlooking its mighty valley and river bed within it, is Grutas Tolantongo, a natural hot-springs resort and park....
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Blarney Castle and Gardens
Let’s talk about Blarney Castle. The full name of the property is “Blarney Castle and Gardens,” and with quite a good reason. The gardens of Blarney are, perhaps, more charming than the castle, itself. But more to that in a second. In my opinion, Blarney Castle is the...
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The Rock of Dunamase
I was inspired to visit the Rock of Dunamase (an amazingly beautiful castle laid in ruins along the Irish countryside) while watching Leap Year with Amy Adams, as it is featured in that movie. I know, it’s slightly lame, but the structure just looked so beautiful on...
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He’s Here! The Phantom of the Opera! (The Opera Garnier)
The story of The Phantom of the Opera has always interested me since I was young. It originated from a book by Gaston Leroux, who supposedly swore on his deathbed that the story was true. People have spent their lives studying the Opera Garnier, where the story...
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The Rock of Cashel
The Rock of Cashel is an ancient castle found in the lower, middle land of Ireland in Tipperary. Damian and I had the honor of visiting there, and it seemed to transport us into an ancient, religious time. This large castle was once the seat of the King of Munster...
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St. Anne’s Park
St. Anne’s Park was the perfect way to start my adventure in Dublin. Despite the entrance being grand, it is almost as if it is hidden away, as there is no prominent sign. After ensuring that we were in the right place, we continued down the large main walkway that...
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“Stop! This is the Empire of the Dead.”- The Catacombs of Paris
The Catacombs of Paris are, perhaps, one of the most interesting places to visit in Paris. They are eerily beautiful and still. Yes, the catacombs are touristy, but no more than any other attraction in the city. In fact, you will find many locals there, as well. This...
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A Letter from the Past: Serbia and England- 2009
While looking through old documents on my computer, I stumbled upon a letter I had written for class upon traveling abroad to Belgrade, Serbia and Herefordshire, England. Upon re-reading this so many years after the event, I found this to be a pretty remarkable piece...
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Floating: A New Meditation Technique
While this isn't necessarily about travel, this is a health and wellness topic that is becoming popular everywhere. It is something being practiced around the world, and it is a unique experience that I felt inclined to write about. The other day, I visited Just Float...
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