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If you haven’t considered Belize for your next vacation destination then I highly recommend you do! From swimming with sharks to exploring the town, there are memories to be made! When visiting Belize, the place to go is San Pedro, a town on the island of Ambergris Caye.

For someone who loves to travel as much as I do, I certainly do have a strong distaste for packing… and I know I’m not alone in this. Since it is 110% necessary to have a suitcase full of the things you want and need to have the kind of trip that you’re going on, you would think that, especially for the dream vacations, you could easily motivate yourself to check the box. However, it never seems to be that simple, does it?

If you’ve never been to Asheville, NC, you should really add it to your list. It’s an unassuming little city tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains with a mix of an industrial, artsy vibe that is full of hidden treasures in the downtown and surrounding areas. After three and a half years of being told that I must make the two hour drive, my husband and I scheduled a weekend trip. It was a blast and we did a ton of cool stuff, but if I had it to do again, these are the five items that I would add to my trip to create my dream Asheville itinerary. 

On the South Carolina/Georgia border, nestled in right across the Savannah bridge, lies the sweet and historic city of Savannah. Living in Charlotte, NC, I had heard people rave about Savannah, GA countless times, but it wasn’t until this year that I chose to find out what the fuss is all about for myself. When choosing a summer destination to catch up with one of my bridesmaids that I hadn’t seen since my wedding, it was the obvious choice for a girls trip. However, I really didn’t do any research before going and was quite shocked at how Savannah turned out to be. If you’re planning to visit Savannah in the future, keep reading for 8 must knows before visiting.

When you fly, you leave your checked bags at the gate and put your carry on in the overhead bins. Your personal item is really the only thing that you get to keep with you at all times. This item can be pretty much anything, so long as it fits under the seat. People usually use a purse, hat, book bag, or the Vera Bradley weekender (ladies IYKYK).

You know how in icebreaker scenarios, you are sometimes asked what superpower you would choose if you could have any? Some people struggle with that, but for me, the answer would be an obvious TELEPORTATION.

Long drive ahead and you’re tired? Flights are expensive? Want to go somewhere but don’t have enough days off when factoring in travel? No problem! You could literally get off work, change your clothes, snap your fingers and be eating a savory meal in a quaint restaurant overlooking a gorgeous blue sea in Greece then be back in time for your 11 PM bedtime.

Rooooaaad trippppp!!!!!!!

That might sound like a lot of fun when you think about you and your bestie in a hippie van fully decked out with comfy pillows, yummy snacks, and your own personal driver. However, these situations are rarely reality and instead we often find ourselves commuting long distances alone for work or crammed in the car with our families for way too many hours. Those trips? Not always so much fun. So how can you pass the time in the most productive and enjoyable way possible? These are the things I have learned from making long  car trips for work and making the 8-hour trek home to see my family and friends that help make my journey go quickly.

After the most amazing memories, our trip to Japan and Taiwan was coming to a close… but not before some more incredible stops! We got to visit the Taiwan Stock Exchange, have a seven-course meal, visit the National Palace, and explore the Tapei 101, which stands at the 11th tallest building in the world. Keep reading for these adventures and more, including me getting my first gel mani!