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You’ve found it! A travel website with no ads, no sponsors, and no AI generated content, just real travel stories and honest tips. My mission is to find amazing places and experiences that work with tight schedules and a teacher’s budget. Do you like being off the beaten path, staying at family-run properties, and dining where the locals eat? Then these itineraries are for you too…all tried and tested, so you can follow in my footsteps, or use these short escapes as inspiration for your own adventures. Whether you’re hitting the road to explore national parks, unwinding on a beach getaway, or jetting off to Europe for a few weeks, make the most of your getaways—make the trips!

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I’ve always been drawn to new places and the thrill of the unknown. Over the years, that curiosity has taken me on solo adventures, road trips with friends, and unforgettable family getaways. Whether I’m exploring hidden gems or planning quick weekend escapes, I believe travel doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated.