On our road trip from Vancouver to Calgary, our second stop on our list was Whistler. We had been to Whistler as kids to ski with our parents but never in the summer. You can read about our time in Vancouver, which was the first time on our road trip, here. But first, I wanted […]
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How to Road Trip from Vancouver to Calgary
![Vancouver is a picture perfect city with mountain views from every inch of town and is a great starting point for your Canadian road trip.](https://manhattantoroam.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/vancouver.jpeg)
When I was planning my road trip through British Columbia and Banff National Park, I could not decide where to start. I haven’t seen much of Washington state besides Seattle so I thought it might be a good place to start. But in the end, with only one week off from work, I decided to […]
Our Three Month Europe Backpacking Itinerary
![So you want to backpack through Europe in a summer? Check out my exact 3 month backpacking itinerary.](https://manhattantoroam.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6454.jpg)
So you want to backpack through Europe in a summer? Check out my exact 3 month backpacking itinerary. We moved incredibly fast (too fast!) so it was hard to keep up! My travel partner Chelsea and I planned most of our route in advance but made some small changes as we went. I chose most of the spots […]
Best Phone Apps to Use While Backpacking Europe
My phone pretty much saved me while we were traveling. I hate to admit that but really, I don’t know what the world did before cell phones! Here are the apps that saved me the most while backpacking around Europe. RailPlanner – This is the app for the Eurail/Interrail pass. Although you can’t make reservations and […]
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A Day Trip From Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher
![The photos of Cliffs of Moher are so absolutely jaw dropping you are crazy if you don't want to go there! Check out this guide to how to visit as a day trip from Dublin.](https://manhattantoroam.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_6328-0.jpg)
The photos of Cliffs of Moher are so absolutely jaw dropping you are crazy if you don’t want to go there! Also, many movies have been filmed there including the sixth Harry Potter film (Dumbledore and Harry stand there while looking for horcruxes). The Cliffs are an easy day trip from Dublin. OK, maybe not easy, […]
Do Yourself a Favor: Don’t Fly Vueling Airlines
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People complain about RyanAir all the time. It’s a budget airline that tries to get you with hidden fees. It sucks, but if you’re smart, RyanAir really isn’t that bad. It’s nothing compared to Vueling Airlines. If you find yourself in Europe in the near future, do yourself a HUGE favor and DO NOT fly […]