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We made it to the end, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 is my #1

We made it to the end, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 is my #1 destination on this list. I’ve had the pleasure of going twice, experiencing a little bit of everything from north to south.

Beaches are gorgeous, which is a given, the historic palaces and temples are all inspiring, and the capital city Colombo has just enough chaos to make it super fun.

Places like Greece, Italy, Taiwan, and even the U.S. didn’t make it! I might have to do another round. Tell me where you hope to go in 2023!

#travelmotivation #visitsrilanka #visitsrilanka🇱🇰 #srilankanfood #travelgram #travelblogger #travelguide #betonyourself #WellnessWednesday #travelingplanet #travelingram #slowtravel #colombo #tea #sigiriya #sigiriyarock #infinitypools #waybackwednesday

Listen, since I’m making up the rules, #2 is goi

Listen, since I’m making up the rules, #2 is going to be two destinations! I’m running out of space. 🇷🇴 🇮🇸 Romania and Iceland are both runners up, for very different reasons.

Bucharest is one of the coolest cities I’ve ever seen, overcoming incredible hardship to embrace a real Renaissance in recent years. Up into the mountains is also gorgeous, alongside the Gothic castles dotted along the countryside.

Then Iceland is just another planet, boasting waterfalls, mountains, and Icelandic horses that I was determined to befriend. -Eileen

#visitromania🇷🇴 #visitromania #visitromani #bucharest #bucharesti #icelandtrip #icelandtravel #visiticeland #visiticeland🇮🇸 #visiticelandinwinter #waybackwednesday #gogirlgo #travelingplanet #traveldiaries #travelblog #roadtrip #travelguide #travellocally #WinTheDay #travelingram

Winding down with the top three, this was really h

Winding down with the top three, this was really hard to choose! #3 is Japan. 🇯🇵 I still haven’t even processed all I experienced in Japan, but the cities are slick and the hot spring towns are so relaxing. Everything in between is just about perfect too, and easily reachable with the best train system in the world.

#japantravel #japantravelphoto #japantravels #visitjapan #japan #osakajapan #kyotojapan #tokyojapan #asiatrip #throwbacktuesday #slowtravel #travelwithfriends #traveldiaries #travelmemories #WinTheDay #suprise #trains #trainspotting

Besides the UK and and US, Spain is the country I'

Besides the UK and and US, Spain is the country I've spent the most time in. Coming in at #4, this is a place I'll visit over and over again. I left the country for the first time as a study abroad student headed for Seville in the south, and returned again for six months as an au pair a few years later. The two road trips I've taken through mainland Spain have been epic too. I even spent MONTHS learning the 'Sevillana' flamenco dance so I could try to hang at the Feria celebration and feel a real part of the action. Oh AND the islands! Menorca in the Mediterranean and Tenerife in the Canaries! All amazing! Go to Spain!

#sevillanas #sevillana #sevillanas💃 #españa #visitspain #visitspain🇪🇸 #wildswimming #wildswimmingspain #wildswimmingspot #flamenco #vino #andalucia #tenerife #menorca #granadaspain #rondaspain #travelnostalgia #travelguide #travellocally #slowtravel

Greece comes in at #5! This country is somewhere I

Greece comes in at #5! This country is somewhere I'm eager to visit again. I was lucky enough to be hosted by a friend's parents in Athens. They were delightful. THEN, the family offered their home on the water near the city for a short writer's retreat. I went to the island of Paros next to help promote my friend's cousin's holidays homes there, and finally met my husband in Santorini for a few days. I've never been met with such welcoming and trusting hospitality in my life. That made Greece and unforgettable experience!

#traveltheworld #travelgram #femaletraveler #femaletravel #femaletravelinspo #femaletraveller #visitgreece #visitgreece💙 #páros #santorini #santorinigreece #athensgreece #greece #greece2023 #greecetravel #travelguide #travellocally #travelmemories #travelmemories🌍✈️ #travelingplanet #roadtrip #PureWander

My most recent trip and #6 on the list is Mexico.

My most recent trip and #6 on the list is Mexico. 🇲🇽 I did go once way back in 2013 to Mazatlan which was magical, my first trip as a professional travel writer. Fast forward to 2022 when I visited Oaxaca to fall in love all over again. The master artisans creating everything from chocolate and ceramics to rugs and fresh Molé was a honor to witness! -Eileen

#oaxaca #oaxacamexico #OaxacaCultural #oaxacatravel #oaxacabonito #visitméxico🇲🇽 #visitmexico #visitméxico #womenartists #womenartisans #travelingplanet #traveldiaries #travelblog #travelwithfriends #suprise #travelmemories🌍✈️ #WinTheDay #traveladvisor #travelblogger

Coming in at #7 is a pretty far back throw back, s

Coming in at #7 is a pretty far back throw back, so excuse the terrible photo filters! But St. Lucia is still my favorite Caribbean island. The dramatic landscapes and black sand beaches are incredible. We were there for the mango festival and ate fresh dishes sourced straight from the @jademountainstlucia property’s farm. -Eileen

#stlucia #stluciaisparadise #stluciatravel #jademoutainstlucia #jademoutainresort #caribbean #caribbeanfood #caribbeanvibes #caribbeanvacation #gogirlgo #beautifulmorning #travelingplanet #traveldiaries #travelblog #travelingram #travelmemories #coupletravels #coupletravelgoals #honeymoondestination

#8 of my favorite places is Turkey, and nowhere ne

#8 of my favorite places is Turkey, and nowhere near the coast! 🇹🇷 I went in the dead of winter to the center of the country where they have incredible skiing and ancient homes carved from rock. Some of the friendliest people and best food I’ve ever had is in Turkey. Some of the strangest people too-I might’ve donated a lock of my tresses to a guy who owns a hair museum?! Still, an incredible experience. -Eileen

#travelwithfriends #travelguide #turkey #visitturkey🇹🇷 #türkye #kayseri #cappadocia #tourismturkey #wintertravel #wintertravelling #skiingtrip #theworldisyours #WinTheDay #travelingplanet #traveldiaries #PureWander #travelmemories🌍✈️ #travellocally #travelblogger #travelinspiration

Who doesn’t like a beer flight with freshly brew

Who doesn’t like a beer flight with freshly brewed beer? This has their Hazy IPA, West IPA, Mexican Lager and the Irish Red Ale @besocialcolorado #beertastingparty

@besocialcolorado #beertastingparty they also had

@besocialcolorado #beertastingparty they also had craft cocktails. This is a delicious old fashioned!

This gluten free chocolate torte was to die for! I

This gluten free chocolate torte was to die for! It’s paired with the Buffalo Gold or the Irish Style Red Ale for a earth surprise! @besocialcolorado #beertappingparty

@besocialcolorado #beertappingparty their Hot Hone

@besocialcolorado #beertappingparty their Hot Honey Pizza paired with their Social Hazy IPA was so refreshing and yummy! -Lisa

@besocialcolorado #beertappingparty a tasty turkey

@besocialcolorado #beertappingparty a tasty turkey club paired with their Mexican style lager. The spicy kick is delicious! -Lisa

The place I’ve spent the most time away from ‘

The place I’ve spent the most time away from ‘home’ is #9 — London, UK! The boroughs are the best part outside the ‘city’ proper, like Brixton. But I’m also a sucker for West End musicals. And history. And food from around the world. London is Uh-mazing. Living there for three years was a dream! -Eileen

#visitengland # #travelmemories🌍✈️ #travellocally #travelmemories #travelwithfriends #travelingram #england🇬🇧 #england_insta #englandtravel #londoneye #betonyourself #travelphotography #travelblogger #travelguide #travelwriting #travelwriter #travelwriters #travelwritings #travelwritersofinstagram #visitengland🇬🇧 #visitengland #visitengland_london #clapham #claphamnorth

Do you have a favorites list? I’m going to step

Do you have a favorites list? I’m going to step back in time and reminisce a bit about my ultimate destinations! Coming in at #10: Thailand. 🏝 If you have some vacay time saved up, use it all to get there. Eat your way through the north, see the sunny southern islands, and experience the melting pot of culture. I really upped my tolerance for spicy food in Thailand! -Eileen

#slowtravel #traveldiaries #PureWander #fromscratch #beautifulmorning #scorpioseason #femaletravelblog #travelstoke #travelingram #travelwithfriends #thailand #thaifood #thailandtravel #thaistreetfood #visitthailand #VisitThailandYear2022 #chiangmaifood #jamesbondisland #jamesbondisland🌴 #phuket #phuketthailand

We are crushing Costa Rica! It's a mellow trip wit

We are crushing Costa Rica! It's a mellow trip with lots of beach-time and hanging in town. The Nosara area on the Nicoya peninsula is a little rocky to get to, but once here it feels like a wonderful secluded community. Our toddler is well-loved and we're all getting some much needed naps! -Eileen

#visitcostarica #visitcostarica🇨🇷 #visitnosara #tico #tica #femaletravel #femaletraveler #femaletraveller #femaletravelinspo #toddlertravel #toddlertravels #toddlertraveltips #travelblog #travelgram #travellife #traveltheworld #costarica #costarica2022 #costaricagram #costaricatravel #costaricapuravida

"Over the winter, many of us like to hibernate. Th

"Over the winter, many of us like to hibernate. That can mean extra cozy blankets, or just some extra carbs to keep us warm. When I spend my bread tokens, I want to make sure to indulge in the best of the best. @wildgrainbox offers the chance to have monthly frozen baked good deliveries, all made by the pros.

A typical box includes everything from artisan sourdough loaves, fresh pasta, croissants and sweet treats. We love supporting a local Boston, MA company too, who also donates meals to the @greaterbostonfoodbank for every Wildgrain member."

Visit Pure Wander to see more on our sustainable, tasty, and fun gift guides this year!

#giftgoals #promo #uniquegiftideas #giftgiving #holidaygiftideas #holidaygifting #holidaytreats #sustainablegifts #giftguides2022 #holidaygifts #holidaygifts2022 #sustainablegoods #homegifts #betonyourself #carbs #freshbaked #freshbread #freshbakedbread

I have been so, so patient waiting for December 1s

I have been so, so patient waiting for December 1st. I love advent calendars, the symbolism and the countdown to the holidays. This year I opted for a reminder of our amazing trip to Japan in 2019 with the @sugoimart Advent Calendar. There’s so many surprises, I won’t spoil them for you! Past calendars include character trinkets, Japanese sweets, and toy curiosities. 🫢

READ MORE about our gift guide picks on the PureWander.com homepage!

#independentwoman #promo #giftgoals #giftgiving #advent #adventcalendar #japanese #japaneseculture #sugoi #sugoimart #uniquegifts #uniquegiftideas #travelmemories #travelmemory #visitjapan #visitjapanjp

Every year we dig a little deeper to find the most

Every year we dig a little deeper to find the most sustainable and useful gifts for the travelers, foodie lovers, and even homebodies in your life. Both gift guides are live on the homepage of purewander.com - let us know what you think and please share with others looking for unique inspiration this holiday season! 🌲 🎅🏽 🕎

#giftguide #giftreels #presentmoment #presents🎁 #supportsmallbusiness #buysmall #sustainability #ecogifts #bcorp #compostablepackaging #holidayinspo #blackfriday #givingtuesday

Just a little fun reading while you're turkey's bu

Just a little fun reading while you're turkey's burning in the oven. Quick, go check it and come back to PureWander.com for some ideas on holiday gift giving! This year we included a few fun traveling items, but also some wonderful companies that focus on giving back and making your home extra cozy. It's all on the homepage.

Keep an eye out for the foodie-centric guide coming very soon too!

#FindingYourRoots #holidaytreats #gift #familyvacay #goodolddays #giftguides #giftguides2022 #giftguideforher #homegifts #homegiftideas #holidaygifts #holidaygifting #holidaygiftideas #holidaygifts2022 #sustainablegoods #sustainablegifts #ecogifts

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