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It’s a date ❤️🇪🇸
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Mallorca is one of my favorite islands in all of the Mediterranean!

With countless beautiful beaches, quaint seaside town, hilltop villages, and some of the most delicious food you’ve ever tasted, it’s hard not to fall in love!

Let me know below if you’d like my TIPS for traveling to Mallorca to get a link to my itinerary!
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#Mallorca #Spain #Mediterranean

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It’s a date ❤️🇪🇸
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Mallorca is one of my favorite islands in all of the Mediterranean!

With countless beautiful beaches, quaint seaside town, hilltop villages, and some of the most delicious food you’ve ever tasted, it’s hard not to fall in love!

Let me know below if you’d like my TIPS for traveling to Mallorca to get a link to my itinerary!
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#Mallorca #Spain #Mediterranean

There’s summer, and then there’s summer in Mallorca 🔥
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Welcome to Mallorca — Spain’s dreamy Balearic gem that completely stole my heart… twice! I’ve traveled to this Mediterranean paradise over two different summers, and each visit just made me fall more in love.

From the crystal-clear coves and chic beach clubs to charming mountain villages and tapas in Palma’s old town, Mallorca is heaven on earth.

Let me know below if you’d like my TIPS for traveling to Mallorca to get a link to my itinerary!
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#Mallorca #Spain #Mediterranean

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There’s summer, and then there’s summer in Mallorca 🔥
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Welcome to Mallorca — Spain’s dreamy Balearic gem that completely stole my heart… twice! I’ve traveled to this Mediterranean paradise over two different summers, and each visit just made me fall more in love.

From the crystal-clear coves and chic beach clubs to charming mountain villages and tapas in Palma’s old town, Mallorca is heaven on earth.

Let me know below if you’d like my TIPS for traveling to Mallorca to get a link to my itinerary!
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#Mallorca #Spain #Mediterranean

There’s no place like Morocco ✨🐪🇲🇦
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A lot of people ask me if it’s safe to travel solo in Morocco and honestly, it’s one of my favorite solo travel destinations.

There are definitely some differences to make note of (like cultural and religious customs) but it has become less conservative and women tend to wear whatever they want.

Like any other major cities, it’s best to keep your wits about you and make smart choices when traveling alone.

But you will have the adventure of a lifetime 🙌 Don’t let any fears or rumors keep you from traveling solo to this beautiful country.

I also run all-women’s tours @tbaescapes to Morocco if you’re interested in joining a group of like-minded female travelers!

If you want more Morocco travel tips, comment ‘GUIDE’ for endless Morocco inspo, packing guides, itineraries, and more!
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#Morocco #solotraveltips #marrakech #femaletravel

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There’s no place like Morocco ✨🐪🇲🇦
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A lot of people ask me if it’s safe to travel solo in Morocco and honestly, it’s one of my favorite solo travel destinations.

There are definitely some differences to make note of (like cultural and religious customs) but it has become less conservative and women tend to wear whatever they want.

Like any other major cities, it’s best to keep your wits about you and make smart choices when traveling alone.

But you will have the adventure of a lifetime 🙌 Don’t let any fears or rumors keep you from traveling solo to this beautiful country.

I also run all-women’s tours @tbaescapes to Morocco if you’re interested in joining a group of like-minded female travelers!

If you want more Morocco travel tips, comment ‘GUIDE’ for endless Morocco inspo, packing guides, itineraries, and more!
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#Morocco #solotraveltips #marrakech #femaletravel

Welcome to the Blue City 💙🩵🤍
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Beyond Marrakech and Fez in Morocco lies one of my favorites: Chefchaouen.

Also known as Morocco’s “Blue City,” Chefchaouen is located in the Rif Mountains of northwest Morocco. It is a small, conservative city that is a bit out of the way but is well worth the visit—washed in vibrant shades of blue, this place is one of a kind.

This little town is one of the most photogenic places I’ve ever been—so I created a Google Map of all of my favorite, most instagrammable spots!

Comment “BLUE” for a Google Map and guide to all of the best, hidden Chefchaouen photography spots!
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#Chefchaouen #Morocco #PhotographyGuide

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Welcome to the Blue City 💙🩵🤍
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Beyond Marrakech and Fez in Morocco lies one of my favorites: Chefchaouen.

Also known as Morocco’s “Blue City,” Chefchaouen is located in the Rif Mountains of northwest Morocco. It is a small, conservative city that is a bit out of the way but is well worth the visit—washed in vibrant shades of blue, this place is one of a kind.

This little town is one of the most photogenic places I’ve ever been—so I created a Google Map of all of my favorite, most instagrammable spots!

Comment “BLUE” for a Google Map and guide to all of the best, hidden Chefchaouen photography spots!
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#Chefchaouen #Morocco #PhotographyGuide

Everything you’ll need for a trip to Morocco 🇲🇦
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It can be intimidating to know what to pack and how to dress for your first trip to Morocco.

It’s a bit counter intuitive: how does one dress comfortably for the heat while also remaining covered in a destination with a conservative culture?

For my complete packing guide and more outfit inspo, comment PACK for a direct link!
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#morocco #packingguide #femaletravel

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Everything you’ll need for a trip to Morocco 🇲🇦
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It can be intimidating to know what to pack and how to dress for your first trip to Morocco.

It’s a bit counter intuitive: how does one dress comfortably for the heat while also remaining covered in a destination with a conservative culture?

For my complete packing guide and more outfit inspo, comment PACK for a direct link!
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#morocco #packingguide #femaletravel