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Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Jordan

Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Jordan

Posted on August 23, 2019June 23, 2020 by Maps and Merlot

Take it from me, Jordan is a truly special place to be. The country may conjure images of camels and endless deserts, but I’m here to let you know Jordan Read More…

Posted in Destinations, Jordan, Middle East Tagged camel, desert, Destination, Jordan, Middle East 2 Comments
3 Days in Bucharest, Romania: Plan the Perfect Itinerary

3 Days in Bucharest, Romania: Plan the Perfect Itinerary

Posted on May 21, 2019June 23, 2020 by Maps and Merlot

I’ve been to a lot of European countries, and I’ve loved them all, but there’s something pretty magical about Bucharest…or perhaps it’s the cheap (but delicious) wine talking? I’ll be Read More…

Posted in Destinations, Europe, Romania Tagged Bucharest, city, Destination, Europe, Romania, Wine 2 Comments
15 Things to Know Before Visiting Cuba

15 Things to Know Before Visiting Cuba

Posted on March 21, 2019July 2, 2019 by Maps and Merlot

For me, visiting Cuba was a bit of a head scratcher—it was like no place I’ve ever been, and I’ve spent some quality time bee-bopping around the Caribbean islands. With Read More…

Posted in Caribbean, Cuba, Destinations, Home Tagged beach, Caribbean, Cuba, Destination, Havana, weekend getaway 6 Comments
Make the Most of Your 3 days in Moab, Utah!

Make the Most of Your 3 days in Moab, Utah!

Posted on November 27, 2018July 2, 2019 by Maps and Merlot

It’s official: Utah is one of the most beautiful places around, and you should go ahead and add it to your bucket list right now. I finally had the pleasure Read More…

Posted in Destinations, North America, USA, Utah Tagged Destination, Hiking, Moab, north america, usa, Utah, weekend getaway 4 Comments
12 Top Photo Spots in Savannah, Georgia

12 Top Photo Spots in Savannah, Georgia

Posted on August 22, 2018July 2, 2019 by Maps and Merlot

This may not be breaking news, but I still have to say it: Savannah, Georgia is one seriously cool little city. If you spend a few hours meandering through, it’s Read More…

Posted in Destinations, Georgia, North America, USA Tagged Destination, georgia, north america, savannah, usa, weekend getaway 16 Comments
Top 10 Activities in Nova Scotia: Your Ultimate Bucket List

Top 10 Activities in Nova Scotia: Your Ultimate Bucket List

Posted on August 13, 2018July 2, 2019 by Maps and Merlot

It’s hard to beat summertime in Nova Scotia, especially when you’re coming from Florida, where the forecast for the foreseeable future is 90 degrees with 100% humidity. In any case, Read More…

Posted in Canada, Destinations, North America Tagged Canada, Destination, Nova Scotia, Wine 2 Comments
Your Epic 8 Day Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Itinerary

Your Epic 8 Day Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Itinerary

Posted on July 12, 2018September 30, 2019 by Maps and Merlot

If a road trip down California’s coast isn’t on your bucket list, you should probably drop whatever you’re doing and go ahead and plan a trip. Let me help you Read More…

Posted in California, Destinations, USA Tagged california, Destination, Napa Valley, road trip, San Diego, San Francisco, Solvang, usa, Venice Beach 10 Comments
3 Days in Cartagena, Colombia: Plan Your Perfect Trip!

3 Days in Cartagena, Colombia: Plan Your Perfect Trip!

Posted on June 8, 2018July 2, 2019 by Maps and Merlot

Welcome to Cartagena, Colombia, a beautiful, yet VERY hot little city. As a Florida girl, I thought I could handle my heat, but Cartagena was next level steamy…picture actually sweating Read More…

Posted in Colombia, Destinations, South America Tagged Cartagena, Colombia, Destination, South America 20 Comments
2 Days in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile: The Itinerary

2 Days in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile: The Itinerary

Posted on May 23, 2018June 7, 2019 by Maps and Merlot

Alright, I’ll be upfront with you…2 days in San Pedro de Atacama is not enough. If you can swing a few more, I’d recommend it, but if you can only Read More…

Posted in Chile, Destinations, South America Tagged Chile, desert, Destination, geysers, nature, salt flats, San Pedro de Atacama, South America 23 Comments
Your Supreme Itinerary: 4 Days in Santiago, Chile

Your Supreme Itinerary: 4 Days in Santiago, Chile

Posted on April 17, 2018September 9, 2019 by Maps and Merlot

Buckle up, fellow travelers, because this week you’re in for a treat. I just got back from a week in Chile with my lovely sister, and aside from some minor Read More…

Posted in Chile, Destinations, South America Tagged Chile, city, Destination, South America, Valparaiso 6 Comments
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