Sintra, Portugal: Day Trip into a Fairytale
An itinerary for a day trip to Sintra, Portugal. Features Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle and Quinta da Regaleira.
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Bailey K. Childers
- Apr 26
- 5 min
Lisbon and Porto: Where Every Day is Leg Day
Sights to see and food to eat in Lisbon and Porto.
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Bailey K. Childers
- Jun 26, 2021
- 3 min
Have Vaccine, Will Travel
Tips as travel resumes after the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Bailey K. Childers
- Aug 7, 2020
- 3 min
DMV: In Need of a Staycation?
Recommendations for the Adams Morgan neighborhood in Washington, DC.
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Bailey K. Childers
- Jul 4, 2020
- 2 min
How to Make the Most of an Overseas Vacation on the 4th of July
Should you ever decide to burn some vacation days overseas for 4th of July, here are some fun ways to celebrate.
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Bailey K. Childers
- Jan 16, 2020
- 4 min
Tulum: Tacos, Beaches, and Mayan Ruins
I certainly haven’t been to all the beaches in the world, but of the ones I’ve visited so far, Tulum is my favorite. It’s easy to get to...
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Bailey K. Childers
- Oct 13, 2019
- 3 min
36 Hours in Washington, DC
I had the recent pleasure/challenge of hosting some college friends for the weekend in DC. I saw challenge because after living here for...
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Bailey K. Childers
- Oct 6, 2019
- 5 min
Thanksgiving in Paris
Fall is finally upon us in DC! The air conditioner is off, the windows are open, pumpkin spice is everywhere! It also means that my...
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Bailey K. Childers
- Sep 30, 2019
- 2 min
A Sampling of Oregon Wineries
Should life ever take you to Portland, I highly recommend spending a day in the Willamette Valley, tasting what I would argue is the best...
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Bailey K. Childers
- Aug 25, 2019
- 4 min
36 Hours in Boston
Welcome to the first of a new series on this blog, 36 Hours In… This series will be curated for the quick trip. If you get 36-48 hours...
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Bailey K. Childers
- Jul 30, 2019
- 3 min
Three Rookie Mistakes to Avoid for More Comfort and Less Food Poisoning
What do unnecessary layovers, food poisoning, and a hotel room without air conditioning have in common? Situations that might have been...
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Bailey K. Childers
- Jul 5, 2019
- 3 min
Edinburgh at 20 and 36
Sixteen years ago this August, I arrived in Edinburgh for a semester-long study abroad program. Until now, friends who were traveling to...
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Bailey K. Childers
- Jun 5, 2019
- 1 min
Four Days in Singapore: The Singapore Botanic Gardens
People had warned me about the oppressive heat and humidity in Singapore, but it’s really something you must experience for yourself to...
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Bailey K. Childers
- May 20, 2019
- 2 min
Your Best Friend in Europe: The EU Passenger Bill of Rights
In 2017, I took a one week solo trip to Switzerland in late October. The night before my flight home, I checked in on the United app and...
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Bailey K. Childers
- May 14, 2019
- 4 min
Champagne Three Ways
For the last three years, I’ve visited Paris for the week of Thanksgiving. Each year, I took the train to Reims in the Champagne region....
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Bailey K. Childers
- Apr 30, 2019
- 3 min
Will Travel for Wine...But How to Get it Home?
Is there a better way to pass the time than tasting wine with a view like this: I would argue there is not. Sadly, I do not (yet) live in...
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Bailey K. Childers
- Apr 24, 2019
- 3 min
To Check or Not to Check
On my first trip overseas, I packed a suitcase the size of another human. When I collapsed halfway up a never-ending staircase climbing...
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Bailey K. Childers
- Apr 15, 2019
- 1 min
The Fire at Notre Dame Cathedral
Today was a good reminder to get after that bucket list. You never know when you, or the things you want to see, will no longer be...
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Bailey K. Childers
- Apr 13, 2019
- 3 min
I got to the airport and realized I forgot my cell phone charger. This happened next.
I bought a new one. And that’s what I have learned from forgetting everything under the sun: credit cards can solve just about any travel...
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Bailey K. Childers
- Apr 4, 2019
- 3 min
Flying Solo: Christmas in Norway
Here’s how my first solo vacation happened. Wednesday, November 19, 2014 4:00pm: While staring out the window of my office, I decide I...
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