by Lindsay Shapka in Adventure, Travel, Travel Tips
They say opposites attract, and there is nothing more exciting than making a connection with someone who has lived a completely different life in a totally different country or culture than your own. Everything is new and intriguing, but this type of relationship also comes with its own unique set of challenges.
Here are some things to keep in mind when shifting from your meet-cute to a relationship.
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There's nothing better than a new adventure, but staying healthy and not gaining weight while you travel can be a challenge. Trust, me — I, and a huge pasta belly that I brought back from Italy (and thankfully lost), know.
You're thrown out of your comfort zone, knocked out of your regular routine, and are no longer surrounded by familiar food, and your favorite workout spots.
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Even if you are a seasoned traveler or used to traveling with other people, taking a trip with a significant other is an entirely different scenario. Both you, and your person, are sure to have expectations on each other, and on the experiences that you are hoping to have, and that can create a lot of pressure.
Here’s what you need to know to make sure your trip together is memorable for the right reasons (and not because you had a huge fight in the middle of the Roman Forum).
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Stretching 150 km along the southern coast of Portugal, the Algarve is arguably one of the most beautiful and varied coastlines in the world.
You can find solitude on sandy islands, action-packed golden beaches with amazing nightlife, and the famous breathtaking cliff-backed shorelines that have taken over Instagram. There are also charming towns packed with cafes, restaurants, bars, shops, and lots of cobblestone streets to wander through when the sun goes down.
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Winters are long and cold, and I find myself dreaming of the beach for most of the year (who am I kidding, ALL of the year).
There are so many incredible tropical locations to explore in the world, but when the warm weather hits, the beaches in the US are well worth a visit.
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I don’t know about you, but I am itching to be able to travel again, and with the end of COVID in sight, I am filling my coffee table with travel magazines and my bookshelves with travel guides — it’s time to start planning!
Whether you are dreaming of a one-week escape or a month-long adventure, planning a trip requires more than just buying plane tickets — especially if you want to make the most of your time.
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Vacations are looking a little different in 2020, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic grounding flights, closing borders, and shutting down festivals, shops, and tourist sites around the world.
But, that doesn’t mean that you can’t still have an amazing staycation right where you live! The key is to think about your staycation like you would your vacation — an escape from the everyday where you are going to explore, have adventures, and experience something new.
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