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#ThatNWBus – How to find That PNW Bus – Washtucna, Washington

ByMelissa January 11, 2025

Directions to That PNW Bus #thatpnwbus from the Palouse Area – and how to visit! Most famous bus in Washington State!

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One Day Itinerary in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona

ByMelissa January 10, 2025

One day itinerary for visiting Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona. Best things to do, scenic drives, hikes and places to stay near Ajo, Arizona

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Geneva Marriott Hotel Review – Switzerland

ByMelissa January 8, 2025

Geneva Marriott hotel review – honest and unbiased. Hotel near the Geneva Airport – is the Marriott a good location for exploring Geneva?

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Is a Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon Ride Worth it?

ByMelissa January 6, 2025

You might be wondering if adding on a Masai Mara hot air balloon ride to your East Africa safari…

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Amritsar One Day Itinerary: Golden Temple, Wagah Border & More

ByMelissa January 5, 2025

Amritsar, which is known as the cultural heart of the Indian state of Punjab, is a city filled with…

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Diamond Beach Iceland: ice Beach Everything You Need to know

ByMelissa January 3, 2025

Diamond Beach in Iceland is Iceland’s ice beach – is it worth it? Honest review of visiting Iceland’s Diamond Beach in summer

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Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich + Schaffhausen: Is it Worth it?

ByMelissa January 2, 2025

Schaffhausen and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich. How to get to Rhine Falls from Zurich in this complete guide

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Tips for Visiting Switzerland on a Budget

ByMelissa January 1, 2025

Think Switzerland is too pricey? Think again! Follow these easy money-saving tips and see how budget travel in Switzerland…

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Guesthouse review: Stay Inn Gardur Iceland – at the Secret Lagoon

ByMelissa December 31, 2024

The Gardur Stay Inn at the Secret Lagoon was one of my favorite places to stay on our 14-day…

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Sedona 3 Day Itinerary – Hiking in Arizona

ByMelissa December 29, 2024

So, you’re heading to Sedona for three days, ready to soak in the red rock views, snap some Instagram-worthy…

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19 Things That Shocked Me About Switzerland

ByMelissa December 28, 2024

Switzerland: the land of pristine lakes, majestic mountains, and chocolate so good it’ll ruin all other chocolate for you!…

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Ultimate Guide to Hiking Bachalpsee Lake Trail from Grindelwald First – Switzerland

ByMelissa December 27, 2024

This guide covers everything you need to know for an unforgettable hike to Bachalpsee Lake—from how to get there…

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Sangaiwe Tented Lodge Review: Tarangire National Park Tanzania

ByMelissa December 25, 2024

We stayed at the Sangaiwe Tented Lodge for one night — the last night of our actual safari —…

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Hello! Welcome to my travel blog! I'm Melissa and I created this blog to document my travels around the USA and the world. I love visiting National Parks and any unit in the NPS (I eventually want to visit all of them), as well as traveling internationally. I hope you'll find this blog to be a great resource to help you plan your next trip.

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