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

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

Posted on November 27, 2018November 28, 2018 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, 2018November 28, 2018 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, 2018November 28, 2018 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, 2018November 13, 2018 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 8 Comments
3 Days in Cartagena, Colombia: Plan Your Perfect Trip!

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

Posted on June 8, 2018July 19, 2018 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 Highlights

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

Posted on May 23, 2018July 19, 2018 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, 2018July 19, 2018 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
20 Photos that Prove Valparaiso, Chile is the Best Ever

20 Photos that Prove Valparaiso, Chile is the Best Ever

Posted on April 10, 2018November 13, 2018 by Maps and Merlot

This may not be breaking news, but I’m still going to say it. Valparaiso, Chile is one seriously colorful (and amazing) city! For as long as I can remember, I’ve Read More…

Posted in Chile, Destinations, South America Tagged Chile, Destination, South America, street art, Valparaiso 17 Comments
Big Island Hawaii: Best Places to Visit in 7 days

Big Island Hawaii: Best Places to Visit in 7 days

Posted on March 20, 2018December 17, 2018 by Maps and Merlot

The Big Island on Hawaii is absolutely gorgeous, and as the name itself suggests, quite large. You’re not going to see absolutely everything in a week, but this 1 week Read More…

Posted in Destinations, Hawaii, USA Tagged beach, Destination, Hawaii, island, north america, usa 6 Comments
Eat Like a Local: 10 Best Foods to Try in Mexico City

Eat Like a Local: 10 Best Foods to Try in Mexico City

Posted on February 28, 2018November 13, 2018 by Maps and Merlot

If you’re curious about the 10 best foods to try in Mexico City, you’ve come to the right place! I recently spent a long weekend in Mexico City, and the Read More…

Posted in Destinations, Mexico, North America Tagged Destination, Food, Mexico, Mexico City, north america 18 Comments
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