5 reasons why you should visit New Jersey

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If you often travel to New York City, you’ll sooner or later notice that the state of New Jersey is just a stone’s throw away. In fact, the Hudson River, which surrounds Manhattan, is the natural border between the two states. I’ve been to New York City five times, and it is still one of my favorite cities in the world. However, if you have a couple of days to spare, visiting New Jersey while you’re in Manhattan can be a great idea. In this post, I’ll tell you 5 reasons why you should visit New Jersey, even if just for a day.

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USA road trip: From San Francisco to Las Vegas

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Have I told you lately that I love traveling in the United States? From my first trip to New York in 2005 until today, when I’ve visited the US more than 10 times, only one thing has changed. Instead of big cities, I now prefer visiting national parks, which are a truly unique experience for nature lovers. In October 2023, we took a road trip from San Francisco to Las Vegas and once again, we weren’t disappointed. In this post, I’ll share our 14-day itinerary with some tips for alternative routes.

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5 things to do in Dallas, Texas

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I never thought I’d visit Dallas – in fact, even Texas state has never been on my bucket list. But then Luka Doncic* happened to the Mavs and we decided we wanted to see him do his magic live. Of course, no one flies 13 hours in economy class just to see a basketball game. Hence, we decided to do a short road trip in Texas and stay in Dallas for a couple of days. In this post you will find top 5 things to do in Dallas which you can easily fit into a 2-day schedule.

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The Wave hike – How to win The Lottery

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Some of you’ve seen it on Instagram, others remember it from Windows 7 desktop wallpaper. This wonderful structure on the photo above is called The Wave and it has become one of the most desired hiking goals in the past decade. That’s right, most desired, not most hiked. Because you don’t just hike The Wave – you need to win the lottery first. In this post you’ll find out everything you need to know about The Wave hike, including the detailed guide to the walk-in lottery system. Unfortunately, you won’t learn how to win The Wave Lottery, because you can’t cheat the system. That was just a teaser to get you here, sorry. 😛

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Angels Landing hike

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Here is an embarrasing confession. The night before my first hike to Angels Landing in 2019, I watched a YouTube video about the place and almost got a nervous breakdown. I literally cried and started writing a farewell letter to my parents. After my boyfriend managed to calm me down, I decided that I’d just hike as far as I felt safe. To cut things short, I made it safely to the top and back. And I did it again in November 2021. 😉 So, what is it about Angels Landing hike that makes it so iconic? Is it really that difficult? Is there an easier way to reach the summit? At last, but not the least, is it worth […]

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Hotel Review: The View hotel at Monument Valley (Utah, USA)

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Imagine that Monument Valley was something you’ve always wanted to see. Now imagine searching “where to stay in Monument Valley” and these words appear on your screen: “The view from each guestroom at The View Hotel is unlike anywhere else in the world. It is worth a journey from across the US or from the other side of the world.” And finally, imagine yourself not booking a room there. CAN you, seriously? Me neither!

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5 things to do in Arches National Park

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If you’re planning a road trip to Utah, Arches National Park is something that cannot be missed in your itinerary. This beautiful park, full of natural bridges in different shades of red is one of the most popular US national parks, for many reasons. First, it is small and you can easily do it in one day. Second, it’s on the way to other Southern Utah and Arizona attractions, including Canyonlands, Dead Horse State Park and Monument Valley. And last, but not the least, it is unique and simply beautiful. In this post you will find best 5 things to do in Arches National Park, including practical tips and important information.

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