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Steph April 21, 2015 Italy

My AirBnB Nightmare in Rome

Last month, I planned a dream trip to Rome for myself and my best friend. Almost everything went off without a hitch – even the weather was incredible. It would have LITERALLY been the most perfect vacation imaginable. If it wasn’t for my Airbnb nightmare.

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Steph April 20, 2015 Brazil

How Do I Extend My Brazilian Tourist Visa? (& other Brazil visa questions)

How do I get a Brazilian tourist visa (do I need one)? How do I extend my Brazilian tourist visa? What happens if I overstay my Brazilian tourist visa? All of these questions answered (and MORE!)

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Steph April 17, 2015 Thailand

Koh Mook Thailand

Another stunning Koh Mook sunset on my ill-planned sister trip in Thailand.

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Steph April 14, 2015 Europe

Top 5 Things to Do in Rome

Restaurant and site suggestions for the best attractions (and surrounding eateries) in Rome.

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Steph March 24, 2015 Travel Advice

5 Ways to Ruin a First Time Traveler’s Trip

Follow my lead in almost destroying my sister’s trip to Thailand and causing stress, frustration, and arguments (through my own best of intentions).

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Steph March 22, 2015 SE Asia

Getting a Bamboo Tattoo in Thailand: My Experience on Koh Phi Phi

The buckets consumed did NOT dull the pain enough – it HUUUUUUUURT!

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Steph March 20, 2015 SE Asia

Vang Vieng, Laos

This photo was taken while having dinner at a little guest house along the river in Vang Vieng, Laos in June 2014. The sun began setting as I enjoyed a Beerlao (THE BEST), and the… View Post