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Patti Morrow I am a travel influencer based in South Carolina with: • Over 150 bylines in 35+ print and online publications • Founder of the award-winning travel blog Luggage and Lipstick • Author of the book “Girls Go Solo: Tips for Women Traveling Alone.” • Named one of the Top 5 Mexico Travel Blogs; • Luggage & Lipstick was recently awarded one of “35 Best Travel Blogs for 2021 • She is also starring in the premiere of the new TV series “Destination Takeover” which is scheduled to begin airing in 2022.
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21 Best Cities of Turkey to Visit

Straddling two continents, Turkey is a land steeped in history, fascinating fallen empires, cultural delights, and mesmerizing landscapes from sun-drenched beaches to towering mountains. The fusion of Eastern and Western cultures makes the best cities of Turkey worthy of your bucket list! INSIDER TIP: If you are looking for a fun group to explore Turkey […]

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12 BEST US Beaches for Your Bucket List!

You don’t need a passport to find a gorgeous beach. The United States is a huge country with lots of natural diversity – and that includes beaches. I’ve been searching for the best US beaches for most of my adult life; some of the romantic getaways in the USA also deserve consideration as the best […]

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Best Hikes in Peru Sacred Valley – For Every Level

“Way up there?” I asked Silver Ballón, our guide, who was pointing to the seemingly vertical 13,000 ft. summit. “Don’t worry. You don’t have to go all the way up. There are amazing views all along the way.” he replied. I immediately thought it was a trick.  And it was, but the very best kind. […]

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10 of the Cheapest Countries to Travel to

Inevitably, at the beginning of every year, as people start thinking about their vacations, I am asked, “What are the cheapest countries to travel to?” This list does not take into consideration the cost of flights, which is expected to stay high in 2024. Some countries cost more to get to and are only cost-effective […]

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Tour Ephesus Turkey: 10 Highlights. #1 is Spectacular!

Turkiye is rich in history, including a great many Biblical sites, in which Ephesus (New Testament Book of Ephesians written by the Apostle Paul) is probably the most well-known. The UNESCO city was the 2nd largest city of the Roman Empire and its history can be traced to the tenth millennium BC. There are so […]

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Alanya Beach and Alanya Attractions You Can’t Miss!

Alanya is often passed up for its more popular neighbor, Antalya. But is Alanya worth visiting? In a word, yes. The world-famous Alanya beach – Cleopatra’s Beach, and several Alanya attractions are worth a few days’ visit. Alanya is a resort town on Turkey’s central Mediterranean coast (also known as the Turkish Riviera). Its broad […]

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Things to Do in Cappadocia Turkey That Will Blow Your Mind!

I’ve traveled extensively all over the world and Cappadocia ranks #1 as the most magical place on earth! Cappadocia is a semi-arid region in central Turkiye famous for its unique “fairy chimneys” – surreal cone-shaped rock formations, created million years ago by volcanic eruptions and erosion.  These bizarre structures are clustered in Monks Valley, Love […]

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Famous Turkish Food: 18 Scrumptious Things You Must Try!

Straddling Europe and Asia, Turkish cuisine is a melting pot of Central Asian, Middle Eastern, and European/Balkan influences has led Turkey cuisine to become one of the leading culinary cultures of the world. Delicious, famous Turkish food, drinks, and more beckon travelers from all over the world. TURKISH MEALS Kofte Turkish ‘meatballs’ come in all […]

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3 Days in Istanbul: Explore Turkiye’s Magnificent City!

Straddling Asia and Europe and separated by the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul will explode your senses. It is one of the most exciting cities to visit in Europe and a great place to begin a journey through Turkiye. While you could certainly spend a week exploring all it has to offer, we managed to pack a […]

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Holland America Cruise Canada & New England

I have long been eager to explore the Canadian Maritime Provinces and Quebec City. What better way to explore these gorgeous places in Canada along with the iconic New England cities of Boston and Bar Harbor than on the Holland America Cruise Canada and New England? We spent eight days on the magnificent Zuiderdam as […]

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