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I Fell in Love with The Cotswolds as an American Woman in My 40s
A first solo trip through the Cotswolds that felt like stepping straight into my own version of The Holiday, snow and all.
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The Ultimate Girls’ Weekend in Ann Arbor: A 72-Hour Itinerary for Women Who Want to Do it Right
You’ve probably never thought about Ann Arbor for a girls’ weekend, but here’s why it’s one of the best options you’re not considering.
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48 Hours in Bath and Bristol: A Slow, Wellness-Focused Itinerary You’ll Actually Want to Follow
A two-city itinerary that’s built around actually enjoying where you are, not racing between tourist sites.
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Germany’s Most Magical Christmas Market: Ravenna Gorge in the Black Forest
A fairytale market set beneath an illuminated viaduct in Germany’s Black Forest, with everything you need to plan your visit.
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Hi There, I’m Terry!
Travel Content Creator | Solo Traveler | Real Itineraries
I’m a solo travel creator and former teacher who traded the classroom for airports and never looked back. I build itineraries, test accommodations, and bring back everything you need to plan a trip of your own. If I can do it, you can too. (READ MORE…)
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Hold a Baby Lamb on the Dingle Peninsula (And Let Dave the Sheepdog Steal the Show)
We spent a day driving the Dingle Peninsula, and one stop turned into the highlight of the whole trip: holding a baby lamb, meeting Dave the sheepdog, and watching him herd an entire flock like it was nothing. Here’s what to expect, including the cost, the hours, and when to go to skip the crowds.
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I Fell in Love with The Cotswolds as an American Woman in My 40s
I think it’s safe to say that if you’re an American woman who was in their 20s in 2005, then you’ve dreamed of being Cameron Diaz in the movie The Holiday (just me?!). I could have never imagined just how much I would fall in love with The Cotswolds as an American on my very first time visiting.
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The Ultimate Girls’ Weekend in Ann Arbor: A 72-Hour Itinerary for Women Who Want to Do it Right
You’ve probably never thought about having your next girls’ weekend in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but…
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48 Hours in Bath and Bristol: A Slow, Wellness-Focused Itinerary You’ll Actually Want to Follow
You can plan an itinerary for visiting Bath and Bristol that involves racing between tourist sites, checking Roman Baths off a list, and leaving feeling like you need another holiday to recover, or you can use mine because mine is absolutely nothing like that trip.
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Feel Like You’re in a Rom-Com in the Cotswolds at Lane’s Cottage in Chipping Campden
If you’re dreaming of a cozy escape in a charming Cotswold town, Lane’s Cottage in Chipping Campden is straight out of a storybook.
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Luxury in the Heart of Stratford-Upon-Avon: A Stay at The Penthouse on Waterside
Quick Facts Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon, England Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Kitchen: yes Washer/Dryer: combo Air Conditioning:…
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