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12 Things to Know Before Touring the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
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12 Things to Know Before Touring the Egyptian Museum in Cairo

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo (a.k.a. The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities), is a museum I’ve been dreaming of visiting since I was a little girl. It’s home to more than 120,000 artifacts from Ancient Egypt (seriously)! They have so many, they’re honestly running out of room. Visiting this incredible museum is a must for any…

Egypt Outfit Idea for Dinner at Mena House Cairo
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Egypt Outfit Idea for Dinner at Mena House Cairo

Dress | Sandals | Cami | Necklace | Bracelet Here we go! I’m kicking off my Egypt blog series with my first outfit from the trip. I hope everyone is cool with maxi dresses and maxi skirts…because that’s what the vast majority of my future outfit posts will consistent of. Egypt is a predominately Muslim…

Where to Find the Best View of St. Petersburg, Russia – St. Isaac’s Colonnade
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Where to Find the Best View of St. Petersburg, Russia – St. Isaac’s Colonnade

The best view of St. Petersburg, Russia is arguably from atop St. Isaac’s Cathedral. Visiting this beautiful cathedral should already be on your itinerary for St. Petersburg, as its interior is as spectacular as its gilded dome exterior. However, getting to its colonnade is not for the faint of heart! It requires scaling nearly 300…

How to Have a Retro-Themed Weekend in Las Vegas
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How to Have a Retro-Themed Weekend in Las Vegas

Written by Jonathan Spencer If there’s one thing that never goes out of fashion, it’s our love affair with nostalgia and all things retro. Whether it’s searching the racks for vintage fashions or filling our homes with the kitsch of yesteryear, we’re always looking to recapture the styles and experiences of years gone by. For…

The 10 Best Shopping Cities in the World
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The 10 Best Shopping Cities in the World

Written by Stuart Cooke Discovering new stores and places to shop can be even more fun when you’re traveling! Each city listed is renowned for its variety, prices and lively atmosphere. You can find the best clothes, accessories and trinkets while exploring these 10 amazing cities. The 10 Best Shopping Cities in the World New…

Is it Worth Adding the Fabergé Museum to Your St. Petersburg, Russia Itinerary?
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Is it Worth Adding the Fabergé Museum to Your St. Petersburg, Russia Itinerary?

You can’t visit Russia without hearing about the famous Fabergé eggs. You’ll likely see large crowds gathered around their single display case in Moscow inside the Kremlin Armoury. However, the world’s largest collection of these eggs belongs to the Fabergé Museum in St. Petersburg! (And the Fabergé Museum in St. Petersburg allows photos, unlike in…

Visiting Sanduny Public Banya in Moscow, Russia  – Everything You Want to Know Before Going
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Visiting Sanduny Public Banya in Moscow, Russia – Everything You Want to Know Before Going

*WARNING* – This post might be TMI for some, and it’s also written from the perspective of a woman visiting a public Banya in Russia. (Sorry, dudes, I’m not entirely sure what goes on over on your side of the banya.) So, if talking about nakedness, body parts, bodily functions, etc. makes you queasy…you’ll want…

What I Wore to Moscow, Russia’s Bolshoi Theatre for a Swan Lake Performance
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What I Wore to Moscow, Russia’s Bolshoi Theatre for a Swan Lake Performance

Wondering what to wear to the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, Russia? This post is here to help! Dress c/o* (Similar here) | Pumps | Belt | Bracelet c/o* (On sale!) | Necklace (Similar) The Bolshoi is a historic theatre in Moscow that opened in 1856. (Pictures of it are at the end of this post.)…

8 Things Solo Traveling Taught Me
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8 Things Solo Traveling Taught Me

Guest Post by Rachel O’Conner There’s traveling—and then there’s traveling alone. Every person, and especially every woman, should experience a solo journey at least once in their life. There are freedoms, challenges, and surprises that simply don’t occur when you’re with friends and family. You don’t have familiar people to lean on, so you have…

A Fashionista’s Style Guide to the Dos and Don’ts of Las Vegas Fashion
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A Fashionista’s Style Guide to the Dos and Don’ts of Las Vegas Fashion

*Thank you to Sarah for writing this post and Friday’s post for Have Clothes, Will Travel. I really appreciate it! I’m currently driving 3 hours north in Wisconsin to visit my grandparents, so I am very grateful to have someone picking up my blogging slack these last few days (again). Enjoy Sarah’s posts! Guest Post…

Why You Should NOT Book a “Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Bethlehem, & More Group Tour” From Tel Aviv, Israel
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Why You Should NOT Book a “Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Bethlehem, & More Group Tour” From Tel Aviv, Israel

I’ve experienced boring tours, tours with rude guides and tours that just aren’t all that organized. However, the “Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Bethlehem, & More Group Tour” has taken the cake as the worst tour I have ever done in my life. It was a complete disaster from start to finish. This type of tour is…