🌊 Let me introduce you to one of Virginia's best-kept coastal secrets: Gwynn's Island. We stayed at the Cricket Hill House, a brand-new waterfront inn with beautiful water views, a private beach + dock, and the BEST hosts. They gave us amazing local recommendations, cooked us breakfast, and were

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This is your sign to take yourself out on a solo day! I had zero plans on a Saturday (which is very rare for me), so I decided to take myself on a Solo Saturday and finally check a few things off my bucket list. How I spent my day: 🥾 Hiked the Loudoun Heights Trail 👉 a 6+ mile hike near Harpers

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Have you ever driven past this 9-story building in Alexandria, Virginia, and wondered what’s inside? 👀 The George Washington Masonic National Memorial is a memorial and museum, Masonic temple, research library, cultural space, community and performing arts center, and one of the DMV’s most fasci

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🚣 Chesapeake Eco Tours offers kayak ecotours on the Chesapeake Bay, and I had SO much fun getting out on the water with them! 🔗 Ticket link: https://www.thehatcheryculture.com/tours Here's what you need to know: ⏱️ Tour times: 5:30 & 7 PM (75-minute tour) 📅 Dates: 8/22, 9/5, 9/19 & 10/3 💵

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Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the Maryland Heights Trail for the epic view of Harpers Ferry. So much so that I've done that hike countless times. But it was finally time for me to try the sister hike across the river for a different perspective. The Loudoun Heights Trail is a challenging 6.3-mile o

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🏰 If you’re looking for unique things to do in New England, add @Hammond_Castle_Museum to your list! Perched along the Gloucester, MA coastline, this medieval-style castle was built nearly 100 years ago by inventor John Hays Hammond Jr., known as the “Father of Radio Control.” Hammond designed the

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This is 100% the most satisfying-sounding beach I’ve ever been to & I want you to experience it too 🌊 You’ll find Pebble Beach in scenic Rockport, Massachusetts. The shoreline is covered in smooth, water-worn pebbles that make the BEST sound as the waves roll in and out. Definitely a beach wo

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🍑 Did you know you can go peach picking in Virginia Beach?! Cullipher Farm is a family-owned Virginia Beach farm in the Pungo area offering pick-your-own peach experiences during the summer season. Spend the morning wandering through the peach orchard, picking fresh peaches straight from the tre

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🦖 Virginia Beach has its own "Jerrassic Park"... and it's FREE. If you love quirky roadside attractions, this is a fun little stop to add to your Virginia Beach itinerary. Located in Pungo at the entrance to the @militaryaviationmuseum, Jerrassic Park features 10+ giant dinosaur sculptures made

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This is your sign to finally visit the Maryland Renaissance Festival. ✨ It’s back for 2026, and it’s one of the best fall festivals near Washington, DC! I visited two years ago and loved the food, live entertainment, artisan shopping, and medieval atmosphere. Whether you’re coming for the jousts

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🌿 Looking for an affordable botanical garden near DC? Add Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, Virginia to your DMV bucket list! This 95-acre garden is an outdoor oasis in Northern Virginia, featuring peaceful walking trails, three lakes, seasonal blooms, native plant collections, and the on

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Looking for a unique DMV day trip? Add this quirky Northern Virginia attraction to your list 👀 📍 Cox Farms in Centreville, VA is home to Foamhenge — a larger-than-life Stonehenge replica and one of the area’s most unexpected photo spots. But it’s just one of the many things to explore at this fa

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How I spent a 13-hour layover in Amsterdam ⬇️ Instead of booking the fastest flight to Slovenia, I chose a cheaper option with a 13-hour daytime layover in Amsterdam—and it turned into the perfect mini adventure. (I did skip the Red Light District since it’s best experienced at night. Next time

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Slovenia deserves a spot on your bucket list

🇸🇮 If Slovenia isn’t on your travel bucket list yet, it should be. Here’s how I spent 7 days exploring Slovenia—from the charming streets of Ljubljana and the turquoise waters of Lake Bled to underground caves, rolling vineyards, and medieval castles. Slovenia completely blew me away. It’s on

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What do you dream about? 💭 If Slovenia is your answer, I hope you make it there someday. 🤍 🇸🇮 Until then, here’s a little inspiration. . #Slovenia #VisitSlovenia #IFEELsLOVEnia #TravelEurope #BucketListTravel

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Legend says this wishing bell on the island in Lake Bled, Slovenia has the power to grant one wish. The story goes that after a tragic loss, a widow commissioned a bell for the island church, but it sank in the lake before it ever arrived. Years later, a new bell was gifted to the church, and peopl

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The View You Can’t Miss in Slovenia 🇸🇮

I’ll be dreaming of this view for the rest of my life 😍 The Mala Osojnica Viewpoint overlooking Lake Bled, Slovenia was 100% worth the steep hike. The panoramic views of the emerald lake, Bled Island, and the Julian Alps are even more breathtaking in person. If you’re visiting Lake Bled, this

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There’s something magical about waiting until you get home to see your photos. Even better when your “disposable” camera is actually reusable. 📷 Sharing some of my favorite disposable-style photos from my Slovenia group trip! Here’s the exact one I used! It’s rechargeable and reusable, so you

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✨Still pinching myself that I’m on my first group trip 🥹 A dream that once felt far away is finally happening. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who signed up & helped make it possible. I just checked into the hotel in Slovenia for this adventure, which I’m co-hosting with @yourpalcharlotte,

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🪷 One of DC’s most magical summer blooms only lasts a few weeks—and it’s almost here. Every July, thousands of lotus flowers and water lilies bloom at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, transforming the park into one of Washington, DC’s most beautiful summer spots. The Lotus & Water Lily Festival takes

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