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One Day in Florence: The Ultimate Whirlwind Renaissance Itinerary

Can you really see the best of Florence in just one day? It sounds impossible, but if you’re prepared for a whirlwind adventure, you can experience the heart of the Renaissance in a single day. With a well-planned itinerary, we hit the ground running and packed in as much history, art, and incredible views as we could fit into our jam packed day exploring Florence.

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How to See Rome in a Day: A Complete Walking Guide

Is it possible to see the best of Rome in one day? While the Eternal City wasn't built in a day, you can certainly see its highlights if you have a plan. We recently tackled a whirlwind Rome itinerary to see if we could fit 2,000 years of history and Rome’s most iconic highlights into a single, action-packed day. From ancient gladiator arenas to Baroque masterpieces, it was a marathon in the form of a sprint, but totally worth it!

If you’re short on time but want the full Roman experience, here is exactly how we did it.

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Minnesota State Fair Bingo

It’s no surprise that we love the Minnesota State Fair and look forward to it all year long! Opening day of the Great-Minnesota-Get-Together is almost here. With just a few days to go, we can’t wait! We’ll be there bright and early on opening day to try all the new foods at the fair - yes, even the strange ones! To amp up the fun we’ve created a free set of 4 MN State Fair New Foods Bingo cards you can download!

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Minnesota State Fair New Food List 2025

Summer’s in full swing here in Minnesota, the days are hot and steamy, road construction is taking over, and that can only mean one thing: the Minnesota State Fair is coming up soon! In fact, one of our favorite parts of the summer (aside from actually going to the fair) just happened: the Minnesota State Fair new food list for 2025 just came out. It’s about 6 weeks until opening day of the fair and looking at the new food list always gets us excited for the Great Minnesota Get Together! We’re looking at the list and sharing some of the items we’re the most excited about, so let’s jump right in!

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How to Survive a Long Haul Flight in Economy

We’ve had our fair share of long haul flights, from 6-8 hours to fly across the Atlantic, all the way up to 18 hours to fly across the Pacific! So we know a thing or two about how to survive a long flight. We almost always fly in economy class, where space is very limited. We’re sharing our favorite in-flight must haves and our top tips for how to get comfy and survive a long haul flight!

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Postcards from Nordkapp

Nordkapp, or the North Cape, is located at 71 degrees north and is the furthest north you can drive while staying within continental Europe. We’ve had this location on our bucket list for years and we recently had an opportunity to see it for ourselves! The northern-most point of continental Europe sounds like a very remote place, but it’s surprisingly accessible and absolutely worth the drive to get there! We had a blast exploring the North Cape, it’s a remote and stunning region, looking for wildlife and chasing the Midnight Sun!

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The BEST Drive in Southern Utah!

A road trip through Utah wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Valley of the Gods or Monument Valley (which is technically in Arizona). Add in a stop at Goosenecks State Park, and a quick visit to the Four Corners - because why not? - and you’ve got yourself one of the best drives in Utah! Read on to see how best to spend this epic day!

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A Quick Guide to Arches National Park

Arches National Park is famous for having hundreds of arches, and if you make the trip out there, you’ll soon see how it got its name. It’s a huge park and people can spend many days exploring it and hiking to all the best viewpoints. But what if you’re short on time and you just want to see some of the highlights of Arches? This post is for you!

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The ULTIMATE one week Iceland Ring Road Itinerary

Iceland has it all: mountains, beaches, waterfalls, hot springs, volcanoes, and glaciers (oh my)! There is a ton to see and do, but how do you choose where to start, and how do you fit in everything when you have a limited amount of vacation time? Sadly, you won’t be able to see everything, even if you spent a month in Iceland, but we’re here to help with a one-week itinerary that covers a ton of ground and allows you to drive the Ring Road, get into the Highlands, and even make a stop at the Westfjords, so read on to see how we did it!

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Top Sights in Canyonlands National Park

When you only have one day to explore Canyonlands National Park, how on Earth do you decide what to see and do? When we visited, we were short on time and wanted to maximize our day to see the best things the park has to offer. Read on to find out how we spent our time in Canyonlands National Park!

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From Bryce Canyon to Moab and Capitol Reef in Between

The drive between Bryce Canyon National Park and Moab is several hours long but don’t let that deter you from making this journey. With a national scenic byway, a historic trail, and a national park situated in between, this is one of the most interesting and scenic drives you can take!

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