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Vid Lonid Guesthouse – Honest Review: Seydisfjordur, Iceland

ByMelissa May 22, 2024

We stayed at the Vid Lonid Guesthouse in Seydisfjordur Iceland for one night on our Ring Road trip. This…

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Review: Drury Inn Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Hotel

ByMelissa May 20, 2024

When it comes to hotels and free food, nothing beats a Drury. NOTHING. If you’ve never stayed at a…

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2025 Guide to the Giraffe Center Nairobi, Kenya

ByMelissa May 15, 2024

One of the top things to do in Nairobi, Kenya is to visit the famous Giraffe Center, where you…

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Courtyard Keflavik Iceland: Honest Marriott Hotel Review

ByMelissa May 13, 2024

Honest review of the Courtyard by Marriott Keflavik Iceland, near the airport. Is this a good hotel to stay in Iceland?

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Honest Review: Sky Lagoon (with Sky Pass) in Iceland

ByMelissa May 12, 2024

Today we’re going to take a look at one of the newest geothermal pools in Iceland — and also…

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22 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Iceland

ByMelissa May 10, 2024

If you’re into photography, then you must put Iceland on your travel bucket list — it’s a photographer’s paradise!…

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2025 Guide to Visiting Nairobi National Park – Kenya

ByMelissa May 8, 2024

Nairobi National Park, located roughly only 7kms from Kenya’s capital city, offers a unique safari experience with its juxtaposition…

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Exploring the Saxholl Crater – Iceland

ByMelissa April 27, 2024

The Saxholl Crater is the remains of a former active volcano on the Snaefellsness Peninsula. Here, you can climb…

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Puffins East Iceland: Borgarfjordur eystri – Iceland

ByMelissa April 25, 2024

Where to see puffins east Iceland – Borgarfjörður eystri. Is it worth it? Complete guide to puffin viewing in East Iceland

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Rushaga Gorilla Lodge Review – Uganda Gorilla Trek

ByMelissa April 23, 2024

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge review in Uganda – honest review of the safari lodge when going on a Bwindi gorilla trek

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Review: Sleep Inn Page Arizona Hotel

ByMelissa April 21, 2024

Review of the Sleep Inn and Suites – Page Lake Powell Arizona. Honest blog review of the hotel, is it worth staying here when visiting Horseshoe Bend?

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How to Hike Devils Bridge Trail Sedona, Arizona

ByMelissa April 18, 2024

Hike Devils Bridge Trail Sedona Arizona. This hiking guide gives you everything you need to know about this hike. Best hike in Sedona?

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Abandoned Scorpion Gulch at South Mountain Park – Phoenix Arizona

ByMelissa April 16, 2024

Scorpion Gulch is a set of abandoned buildings at the entrance to South Mountain Park. Scorpion Gulch was a home and store built by William Lunsford.

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