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About Lauren

Lauren is a freelance writer from Savannah, Georgia. Her interests include traveling and gardening.

Unusual Asheville Activities

Located conveniently close to both the Great Smokey Mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway, it’s no surprise that many travelers to the region choose to base themselves in this large, North Carolina town. There are naturally a lot of outdoor … Continue reading

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Visit Iceland

There’s been a lot of buzz around Iceland as a travel destination for 2017. Perhaps those beautiful photographs filling up your social media news feeds have provided you with enough incentive to brave the cold temperatures near the Arctic Circle. … Continue reading

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Estimating Vacation Costs

Once you decide to take a vacation, the next goal is to figure out its ultimate cost. Knowing this figure allows future travelers to pinpoint exactly how much they must save per month in order to afford their planned excursion. (Divide your … Continue reading

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Iceland by Car & Camper Van — Tips for the Ring Road

A popular way to avoid the high costs of visiting Iceland is to rent a car or camper van. This allows travelers to make their way around the country without having to rely on the limited service available on local buses to … Continue reading

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Visit Lagos, Portugal

Portugal has recently shown up on most travelers’ radar as an affordable European destination. While the capitol city of Lisbon and the second-largest city of Porto are certainly both worth a look, the country is full of smaller towns that … Continue reading

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