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  1. Kenteken Check

    I’m so glad you found it so helpful! This is the post I’ve been meaning to write FOREVER, so when I finally did, I put my whole heart and soul into it. I want everyone to know Europe doesn’t have to be expensive. Thanks for reading!

    • The Blonde Abroad

      I’m so glad you found it helpful, Kenteken!

  2. Gemma

    Hello, your site is really helpful with great advice and travel tips. I am hoping to travel Europe (I live in the UK) in April 2023. This will be my first solo female trip. I am going to start off in Paris then move on to Italy, Croatia, Venice, Hungary, Germany, Amsterdam and finish off in Belgium.

    Would you recommend that I have accommodation prebooked for all of those countries or is it best just to have accommodation booked for Paris and then book/find my accommodation as I go along?

    Thank you

    • It totally depends on your comfort level. You can definitely pre-book but April is sort of the shoulder season for many of these countries so I imagine you could hold off and book closer to your travel dates 🙂

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#EGAmbassador Wondering where to plan next year’s adventures? 🗺️ 
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If you’re looking for a different kind of vacation destination, one that’s not all over your feed or overrun with tourists, then @expedia’s got you covered!

Expedia just launched Unpack ’26, their definitive guide to emerging travel trends for the year ahead, powered by first-party data from Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo, and enriched by global insights, Unpack is designed to help travelers explore more consciously and creatively.

Some of these were a HUGE surprise, but I wasn’t shocked to see The Cotswolds made the cut! I traveled there last fall and fell in LOVE! So much so that I’m planning a month-long stay with Ollie so he can enjoy all of the cute lambs and cozy cottages too!

The Cotswolds are a region in the UK compromising of over 100 villages and 300 towns! There’s so much to be discovered here, but these are the 7 villages you have to visit if you’re planning a trip to The Cotswolds this fall and beyond:

•Castle Combe
•Bourton-on-the-Water
•The Slaughters
•Stowe-on-the-Wold
•Broadway
•Snowshill
•Bibury

For more amazing, best-kept travel secrets, check out @expedia’s Unpack ‘26 list (in my stories) and hurry to book your travels before these less-explored gems become part of the beaten path!

Have you been to The Cotswolds? Which were your favorite villages?
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Raise your hand if Autumn is your favorite 🤚
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I don’t know what it is about the magic of Fall foliage, but the whimsy of apple picking and leaf peeping is just too strong to resist!

If you find yourself wanting a similar adventure, I have something just for you: My New England Map & Autumn Travel Guide 🍂

Last year, I did a ton of research in anticipation of my dream road trip across this area for the best of the best when it comes to fall foliage, farms, orchards, scenic drives, tasty eateries, cozy inns and picturesque towns. And I want to pass that knowledge onto you!

Let me know below if you’re interested with ‘MAP’ and I’ll make sure to send it your way 🍁
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#fallfoliage #newengland #autumn
FALL-ing in love with New England one leaf at a time 🍂 🍎🍁
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Last year, I took my dream trip to New England to experience some exquisite leaf-peeping and all of the fall things with my mom and son and it was truly one of the most magical trips I’ve taken.

I did a ton of research and scoured the internet for the best of the best when it comes to fall foliage, farms, orchards, scenic drives, tasty eateries, cozy inns, and picturesque towns. And I want to pass that knowledge onto you!

If you’ve been dreaming of a trip across New England during the fall season, I created a New England travel guide and map, including my itinerary, a packing list, and a downloadable map of the region.

Let me know below with ‘MAP’ and I’ll make sure to send it your way.
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Here’s how we spent a weekend in Philadelphia #MarriottHotelsPartner 
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We were lucky enough to stay at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, located right in the heart of the city! From there, we made sure to see the best the city had to offer families:

🥞 Breakfast at The Pantry (inside the Marriott!)
🖐️ Please Touch Museum
🔔 The Liberty Bell + Independence Hall
🍲 Lunch at Reading Terminal Market
💦 Splash time at Sister Cities Park
🧬 Visit the Franklin Institute
🏮 Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square (annual summer event)

There’s so much for families to do in Philadelphia and being a Marriott Bonvoy member makes it so much more accessible. 

From the location to having toddler amenities on-hand and staff who actually understand what traveling with a toddler is like — it’s those small comforts that make a huge difference on family trips.

Thank you for the stay @MarriottHotels!
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