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five day road trip: crete, greece

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Greece has been on my travel list since 2005 – hello Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants! Quite a few places made their way above Greece over the years, BUT, thanks to one of my close friends from college getting married in Santorini, I was finallyyy able to cross it off the list. And we all know, if you’re flying across the world to go to a Greek Island, you don’t just go to ONE Greek Island. So with input from friends and the internet world, I settled on the island of Crete.

Not only does Crete have pretty perfect weather year-round, but it has something for everyone. History? Duh. Outdoor adventures? Of course. Beaches? Yupppp.

Need help planning your road trip across Crete? I got you.

Colorado, Mountains, United States

weekend getaway: crestone, colorado

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I’ve been in Colorado for an entire year and somehow I had never been to any of Colorado’s many hot springs… CRAZY, right?! I had a mission to hit one up to celebrate my birthday Colorado style (because I guess being on a Greek Island wasn’t enough?!). With so many to choose from, I narrowed down my hot springs search to somewhere I haven’t been before and within four hours since I just had a long weekend planned.

Where did I decide on for my weekend getaway? Crestone and Valley View Hot Springs in the San Luis Valley.

Colorado, Mountains, United States

hiking from aspen to crested butte

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distance: 10.75 miles (one way) | elevation: 3,265’ (9,572’ starting) | difficulty: strenuous

Spoiler alert: this is one of my most favorite hikes I’ve ever done!

One of those Colorado bucket list hikes? Hiking from Aspen to Crested Butte. The hike between the two may only be 11 miles, but driving between the two? Over 100 miles! If you time it properly, you’ll also be treated to the fields of wildflowers in Crested Butte. (The town may not get the recognition that the California superbloom got, but I have to say, I think it’s even prettier!). But wildflowers aren’t the only things that makes this hike so great. From start to finish, this hike is gorgeous.

Colombia, South America

one day in tayrona national park

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tayrona national park cabo san juan view

Tayrona National Park may be the most recognizable spot in Colombia. Those turquoise blue waters, tall coconut palm trees. I mean, it has even popped up on my login screen on my work computer! However, look at any photos of this place and it is easy to see why it’s on the top of everyone’s to visit place in Colombia.

While most people opt to spend at least one night inside the park, I think one day in Tayrona National Park is perfect. Forgo the expensive hammocks or tents (for real, it is not cheap) and enjoy seeing the best parts of the park in just one day!