A good place
to start.
I’m Hannah. I write about the places I’ve been, the meals I still think about, and the details I wish I’d known before going.
Expect old stone walls, long walks, small restaurants, and honest notes on what was worth the stop.
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Plitvice Lakes in One Day: Which Route Should You Take?
Choose a Plitvice Lakes route for the time you have: Program H vs B, Entrance 1 vs 2, and how to plan around boats, crowds and breaks.
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Nautika Dubrovnik: Is the Food as Good as the View?
A special dinner in Dubrovnik? Nautika had phenomenal service, wonderful food and my best-ever dessert. Here’s what to order and how to book the terrace.
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Months of Travel, One Small Backpack: What Makes the Cut?
A laptop, a cocktail dress and extra socks all make the cut. A practical personal-item packing list, the bulky things to skip, and the checks to make before flying.
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Ibiza for People Who Don’t Love EDM
Is Ibiza a good fit if EDM isn’t your thing? Compare the beaches and club scene, check the music before booking, and budget for the whole night.
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Iceland’s Game of Thrones Cave: The Part You Might Miss
The blue water is only the beginning. What we found inside Grjótagjá, the opening you could walk past, and how to make this Iceland stop more than a photo.
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Oxford or Cambridge? Which One Is More You?
Oxford’s classic-English elegance or Cambridge’s younger-sister energy? My impressions of both, a punting highlight, and a quiz to help you choose.
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Klis Fortress from Split: More Than a Quick Photo Stop
Planning a trip to Klis Fortress from Split? Find out what’s inside, how long to allow, and how to plan around parking, opening hours and late afternoon light.
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Where Should You Go for Your 21st Birthday?
Miami, Nashville, Vegas, New York or Ibiza? Match your 21st to the music, crowd and night you actually want—with a real Miami birthday weekend to borrow.
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Which Disney Is Right for You? Six Destinations Compared
Compare all six Disney destinations by the day you want: nostalgia, Star Wars, animals, food or a trip with friends, with ride picks and planning checks.
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What’s Worth Your Time and Money When You Travel?
Lessons from 40+ countries: which experiences deserve a splurge, which details to check before booking, and where to leave room for a better surprise.
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Sushi Naritaya in Kyoto: Is It Worth Planning Lunch Around?
Planning lunch in Arashiyama? What to order at Sushi Naritaya, how to find the entrance, and when a small dining room and queue may change your plan.
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