Travel Blogger Amanda Williams

One Week in Northern Ireland: The Perfect 7-Day Northern Ireland Road Trip Itinerary

Coastlines formed by warring giants. Historic shipyards. Political uprisings. The King in the North (yes, that's a Game of Thrones reference). These things and...

12 Best Beaches in Vieques, Puerto Rico You Need to See for Yourself

Are you looking for the best beaches in Vieques, Puerto Rico? Vieques is an island off the eastern coast of Puerto Rico known for...

19 Essential Things to Do on the Isle of Skye in Scotland

When it comes to places in Scotland that everyone dreams of visiting, there are a few that immediately come to mind; you've definitely heard...

The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Piran, Slovenia (Things To Do + How to Stay Overnight)

Did you know that Slovenia has a coastline along the Adriatic Sea? If the answer is no, don't feel too bad; a lot of...

11 Awesome Things to Do at Lake Bled in Slovenia (+ Helpful Tips for Visiting)

Home to the only island in Slovenia, delicious cream cake, and one of the prettiest glacial lakes in Europe (yeah, I said it!), Lake...

Are Intrepid Travel Premium Tours Worth It? My Honest Opinion

The older I get, the more I'm willing to pay a bit more for things like comfort, convenience, and really unique experiences when I...

17 Things You Need to Know Before a Trip to Slovenia

When people ask me about my favorite countries in the world, one of my answers always takes them by surprise: Slovenia. Yes, Slovenia is...

3 Days in Prague: The Perfect Prague Itinerary for Your First Visit

Prague, Czechia is one of the most-visited cities in all of Europe – and it's not hard to understand why. This Central European capital...

Visiting the Oregon Coast in Winter: 13 Unique Things to Do + Helpful Tips

Oregon is, in my opinion, one of the prettiest states in the US. You've got the waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge in the...

How to Hike to Ponta da Piedade from Lagos, Portugal (on New Boardwalks!)

Portugal's Algarve coast is known for quite a few things: golden sea cliffs filled with grottos and arches; historic white-washed villages; and beaches lapped...

September-December 2023 Travel and Blogging Recap

I started publishing these recaps monthly back in the BC times (Before COVID), when I was traveling almost every month. I switched to posting...

10 Reasons to NOT Drive the Ring Road in Iceland

When it comes to planning a trip to Iceland, most of the questions, advice, and suggested itineraries center around Iceland's Ring Road. This road...

What to Pack for a Galapagos Cruise (+ Full Galapagos Packing List)

A cruise to the Galapagos Islands is a bucket-list worthy trip that I personally dreamt about for years. And when I finally went, it...

Year in Review: My Top 10 Travel Highlights of 2023

Like it or not, it's that time of year again: time to look back at the year and write my annual year in review...

1 Week in Puerto Rico: The Perfect 7 Day Puerto Rico Itinerary

Puerto Rico is an excellent choice for any sort of Caribbean vacation. But it's especially great if you're American and don't want to worry...

3 Days in Tromso, Norway: The Perfect Tromso in Winter Itinerary

Tromsø, Norway, is often referred to as the “Gateway to the Arctic,” due to its location 220 miles (350 kilometers) above The Arctic Circle...

11 Things to Know Before Going on a Galapagos Cruise

Going to the Galapagos Islands has been on my bucket list for close to a decade. And thanks to some friends having traveled there...

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