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Hello there part-time travelers!

If you’re anything like me, then you’re always planning your next trip or researching future destinations. Since we’re all busy with family, friends, jobs, dogs, you name it, we’ve got to make the most of our time.

To help you achieve your goal of seeing the world while continuing to enjoy the live you already have, I’ve put together dozens of resources, tips, and inspiration for your future trip planning.

These resources will not only give you tips for planning short, affordable adventurues around the world, but will also offer some inspiration for travel to destinations you may not have thought of.

Together, we can break the mold of the expensive, boring, two week vacation.

Keep scrolling to get traveling!

Tips for planning short trips abroad

Time to travel

10 Tips for Finding Time to Travel

It goes without saying, we’re all busy people. Sometimes, that makes finding time to travel more difficult. But, fear not my friends. With a little…
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Short trips from Europe - Copenhagen, Denmark

10 Perfectly Short Trips to Europe

If you love to travel but want to save your precious vacation time, consider taking one of these 10 Perfectly Short Trips to Europe. Each…
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Burano, Italy - Weekend getaway to Europe

How to Plan the Perfect Weekend Getaway to Europe

This post is for all the part-time travelers out there, trying to squeeze in as many trips abroad as possible between limited vacation time, holidays,…
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Eden Fite sitting on the ground in front of House of the Black Heads in Riga, Latvia

I love exploring European cities on a weekend getaway.

There are so many opportunities for weekend getaways in Europe, even from where I live on the west coast of the United States.

I’ve included some of my best one day itineraries below to give you an idea of how I spend my time when exploring a new city in one or two days.

European Cities in One Day

Things to see and do in Brussels

How to Have an Incredible One Day in Brussels

Even with just one day in Brussels, you’re sure to fall in love with this wildly fun city. As home to the European Parliament, Brussels…
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Hallgrimskirkja church

One Day in Reykjavik

Planning to visit Iceland for your next vacation or maybe just stopping on a long layover? If so, you must spend at least one day…
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Swedish Gate in Riga, Latvia

One Day in Riga Itinerary

I’m not gonna lie, I didn’t have high expectations while planning my trip to Riga last year. But I gotta tell ya, after just one…
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Eden Fite sitting on a bench with the Eiffel Tower in the background

Not sure where you want to travel to?

Sometimes it’s hard to decide on a destination when there are so many places you want to go. I often select a destination based solely on the time of year and affordability.

I personally prefer to travel in the shoulder season to avoid both high prices and crowds. Many times, I’ll also book trips based on airfare deals I’ve found. So my best advice for selecting your next travel destination, be flexible and keep an open mind.

See below for some of my own favorite destinations to help inspire a trip of your own.

Favorite Destinations

Aruba Experiences

Top 16 Must-Have Aruba Experiences

If you’re looking for stunning white sand beaches surrounded by pale blue waters, head to Aruba. This tiny island just off the northern coast of…
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Paris in the fall

Top 13 Reasons to Visit Paris in the Fall

Paris in the fall is wonderful and my favorite time to visit. The air is crisp and cool and the summer crowds have left. Now…
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Cartagena Travel Guide

The Ultimate Guide to One Day in Cartagena

If you’re looking for the best things to do with one day in Cartagena, this guide is for you. Cartagena is one of the most…
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    And…… we're back. Took a two week hiatus from And...... we're back. Took a two week hiatus from social media to start off the year. Totally worth it if anyone is wondering. ⁠
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I think there's no better way to return than with a picture of a happy dog. We took Melvin down to San Diego for the day so he could run around on the beach. ⁠
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Unfortunately, Melvin has had some stomach and intestinal issues over the last month, so we've been in and out of the vet. Had a few scary moments, but he seems to be doing better now and is in good spirits. ⁠
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You'll definitely be seeing more of Melvin in my travel photos for a while, so I hope you don't mind. ⁠
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To all the dog parents out there, give your pups some extra playtime this week and show them how much you love them. ⁠
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    Who here is ready for 2021? This girl sure is. ⁠ Who here is ready for 2021? This girl sure is. ⁠
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I love the fresh start that a New Year brings. I love setting new goals for myself. Mostly, I love looking forward to visiting new destinations. While that didn't work out in 2020, I have a feeling 2021 will be very different. ⁠
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So let's get this party started, shall we? ⁠
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    Meet Melvin aka @melvintheweinerdog. I adopted Mel Meet Melvin aka @melvintheweinerdog. I adopted Melvin back in 2010 from one of the local shelters here in Los Angeles. We've been together ever since. ⁠
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I'm introducing Melvin because he'll be hitting the road with me in early 2021. So plan for some cute photos of Melvin looking indifferent in beautiful destinations. ⁠
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I'm currently working remotely but anticipate that arrangement will end sometime in 2021. So with that, I want to take advantage of my last few months to work from anywhere. ⁠
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I live in LA so I'll be heading east. If you have any unique destination ideas for a west coast to east coast road trip, drop them in the comments. ⁠
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Plans are contingent on what is going on in the USA at the time of my intended departure, but I'm remaining optimistic. I also plan to avoid big cities and focus on rural areas and outdoor open spaces. ⁠
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    What are you looking forward to most in 2021? ⁠ What are you looking forward to most in 2021? ⁠
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Since you are following a travel account, I'm going to guess you may be looking forward to the possibility of travel opportunities resuming in 2021. Well, you're not alone. ⁠
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Here's what I'm looking foward to: Poland, Estonia, Russia, Italy, and French Polynesia. Fingers crossed. ⁠
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    There's just something special about Austin. This There's just something special about Austin. This is a city full of cool people doing cool things. Whether its the music scene, the food trucks, the street art, or something else, Austin will steal your heart. I would live here if I could. ⁠
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Have you been to Austin? What did you think?⁠
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    Here's a picture of me in front of a blue wall in Here's a picture of me in front of a blue wall in Austin. But why Eden? Well, let me explain. ⁠
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I captured this stunning photograph of myself in front of a blue wall after walking 35 minutes to get to a different mural, only to discover someone spray painted graffiti all over it. ⁠
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I refused to come away from the experience empty handed, so I settled for a photo here instead. ⁠
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Take away: Always be willing to settle for a plan B when you're traveling. Don't get mad, get creative. Or just lower your standards. 😂⁠
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