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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.

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!

Colombia, South America

where the desert meets the sea: la guajira

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The northernmost tip in South America. Stunning Caribbean beaches. Giant sand dunes. Colombia’s largest indigenous population (the Wayuu). You’ll find all this and more on a tour to the remote and isolated La Guajira.

Getting here isn’t easy, but it is so worth the trouble to visit Colombia’s wild northeast.

Chile, South America

from deserts to beaches: exploring northern chile

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After visiting San Pedro de Atacama, I thought I was heading straight to Salta and spending my days drinking Malbec. So yeah, that didn’t happen. Luckily, a friendly local heard the panic in my voice at the bus station and suggested a few places north of Santiago I could stop at. So, naturally, I bought a ticket to Caldera on the spot with no research.

Northern Chile is often skipped, and instead people will hop on a 24 hour bus (or a cheap flight) down to Santiago. However, if you have the time, I recommend heading down the coast and seeing an often skipped (but beautiful and worthwhile!) portion of Chile.