The Best Insta-Worthy & Nomad-Friendly Restaurants in Sofia

Looking for an Instagrammable and digital-nomad friendly cafe in Sofia, Bulgaria? Look no further! Before I even arrived in Sofia, two recommendations had already come my way from multiple sources: Made in Home and Made in Blue. After visiting both, I quickly understood why they were attracting digital nomads and Instagrammers like bugs to a light.

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10 of the Most Instagram-Worthy Spots in Boston

If you’re headed to beautiful Boston, Massachusetts, you’ll soon find an extremely walkable city with photogenic sights galore. From the cobblestoned streets of Beacon Hill to one of my favorite libraries in the world, there is no shortage of scenes to fill up your Instagram feed. While this list is by no means exhaustive, these 10 spots will certainly get you started!

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11 Simple Instagram Photos You Can Shoot at Home

So you’re stuck at home with nowhere to go and you’re running out of photos to post on Instagram. Creating fresh content can be a struggle when you’re confined to your house or apartment, but even when you can’t hit the road and travel or even explore new places locally, there are ways to stay active on your social channels and keep your audience engaged. Read on for 11 simple photos that can all be taken from the comfort of your own home.

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This Is How to Be Productive While Working From Home (WFH)

Being productive while working from home is not easy. In fact, it can be really difficult, especially if you’re new to the lifestyle or have been working in an office environment for most of your career. These 10 tips will help you maintain your work-life balance, and kick ass when you’re technically “out of the office”. 

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Top Photo Spots in England: The Ouse Valley Viaduct

Hunting for a unique photo opportunity near London, England that isn’t overly crowded? Look no further. The Ouse Valley Viaduct is one of the best photography spots I’ve found to date. Read on for more info about the location and photos from this architectural gem.

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10 Reasons to Jet2 Lanzarote on Your Next Holiday

Planning a trip to Lanzarote? Read on for the 10 most noteworthy attractions, plus some great restaurants, and a highly recommended place to stay on this incredibly unique Canary Island.

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Don’t Travel to Zakynthos, Greece in November, Unless You Want This to Happen

Thinking about visiting Zakynthos, Greece in November? Here’s everything you need to know about visiting this beautiful island in the off-season.

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The Pines Resort: A Lakeside Retreat Near Yosemite

The only lakeside resort in the Yosemite area, The Pines Resort is located right on beautiful Bass Lake, just 18 miles from the park’s South Gate entrance. It’s also roughly 4 hours from both San Francisco and Los Angeles. Yosemite National Park has long been on my USA bucket list, and I was thrilled to have the Pines as a base from which to explore it.

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Girl Gone Wild, Wild West: A Trip to Pioneertown, California in Photos

So you want to dress up and have a movie set straight out of Westworld all to yourself? Yeah, me too. That’s how I ended up in Pioneertown, California in the early morning hours, frolicking around in an orange dress. Read on for details and photos of this authentic Wild West movie set turned tourist attraction near Joshua Tree National Park.

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Organized Chaos: Keeping Your Digital Nomad Life Together With Bublup

When it comes to living the digital nomad life, there’s a lot of moving pieces. Not only are you scouring the Internet for affordable Airbnbs, hostels and hotels, you’re also trying to find quality cafes and co-working spaces with good WiFi. On top of that, you want to enjoy wherever you are, so you’re researching things to do and places to eat, while also juggling recommendations from friends and family. It’s a lot of information to stay on top of. To keep all of this information and ongoing research in one place, I’ve been using a new free app called Bublup.

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KRT Cabin: A Cozy, Vintage Getaway in Big Bear Lake, California

Headed to Big Bear Lake, California? Looking for accommodation? Do I have a cozy Airbnb for you.  And I don’t mean cozy in the typical real estate sense, where it’s used as a flattering word to describe a small space. The cabin I’m about to share with you is very spacious, but everything about it just makes you feel…well, cozy. And very much at home.

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Visiting Banff National Park in May: What to Do & What Not to Do

So you’re considering visiting Banff National Park in May? I’m here to tell you the things that I wish I’d known before visiting this Canadian bucket list item- namely that the picture I had in my head of turquoise lakes and boat rides was totally unrealistic! Don’t let this completely deter you, however- as Banff is pretty darn magical any time of year. Bring clothes for all seasons (you’ll be hot one day and freezing the next), get your camera ready, and consult this list of dos and don’ts ahead of time…it’ll help you plan accordingly!

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Cape So Hard: The Ultimate Cape Cod Vacation Home

I took my mom to South Yarmouth, Cape Cod for a mother-daughter weekend getaway and stayed in a beautiful Airbnb that has been dubbed the “Cape So Hard” house. The home is a traditional Cape-style and has been transformed it into a space where modern meets comfort, complete with the nautical trimmings and blue and white color palette that you would expect from a coastal vacation home.

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Libreria Acqua Alta: 10 Photos of Venice's Must-See Bookshop

Calling all book lovers! It’s no secret that I’m obsessed with any establishment, big or small, that houses books. When I heard about Venice, Italy’s famed Libreria Acqua Alta, I knew I had to see it for myself. Here are 10 photos that prove it truly is one of the world’s most fascinating bookshops.

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Stepping into a Fairytale: Two Days in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany

Ready to walk into a fairytale? Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a magical Bavarian town found along Germany’s Romantic Road. Read on for restaurant, accommodation and activity recommendations, as well as photos that look like they were plucked right out of a Disney film.

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The Ultimate Guide to Iguazu Falls Courtesy of a Solo Traveler

Iguazu Falls is one of the New Natural Wonders of the World, and with good reason. With 275 individual waterfalls that plummet into a giant divide between the Brazilian and Argentinian borders, it’s a massive attraction that needs at least two days to explore thoroughly. After spending a whole week in the area, I learned a lot about the falls, the highlights and benefits of seeing them in each country, border crossings, a special nighttime tour, and transportation. Now, I shall pass my findings onto you!

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Girl Gone Abroad’s Top 10 Digital Nomad Travel Essentials

Life as a digital nomad often means packing for trips with no set end date, and let me tell you- this is not easily accomplished. I travel for up to one year at a time with the same stuff, and more often than not, I choose my destinations as I go. It should be no surprise then that after 4.5 years of traveling, I’ve come to learn what I can and cannot live without. Now, I’m sharing those items with you in this list of my top 10 digital nomad travel essentials. They’re the cannot and will not live without products that comfortably and happily get me from one country to the next!

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When in Brazil: A Sunset Helicopter Ride Over Rio de Janeiro

While Rio de Janeiro is a real babe from the ground, she’s even more spectacular from the sky. If you’re heading to the Cidade Maravilhosa (Wonderful City) and like me, have always dreamed of being a human drone, do yourself a favor and book a helicopter tour at sunset. It’s not as expensive as you may think, and it’s worth every single Brazilian real. Here’s what you need to know.

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