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  1. I would absolutely LOVE to visit Australia one day, it’s on my bucket list. I know I’d have to be on the look out for bugs as that’s the one thing that scares me (apart from the flight!). Excellent tips, thank you so much for sharing.

    Emily | Snippets of Em xx

    • The Blonde Abroad

      While there are some creepy crawlies, they aren’t as bad as we think! I mean, yes, you want to be aware…but think about in the US—we’ve got some crazy animals to look out for (bears, mountain lions, etc.) but those things are so normal to us. It’s the same for Oz—the little critters are normal to them if that makes sense!

  2. Kate Rae

    I’m from Melbourne and agree that the city experience is definitely a must for any food or art lover 🙂
    Cheers
    Kate Rae

    • The Blonde Abroad

      Love to hear that, thanks Kate!

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#EGAmbassador Wondering where to plan next year’s adventures? 🗺️ 
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If you’re looking for a different kind of vacation destination, one that’s not all over your feed or overrun with tourists, then @expedia’s got you covered!

Expedia just launched Unpack ’26, their definitive guide to emerging travel trends for the year ahead, powered by first-party data from Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo, and enriched by global insights, Unpack is designed to help travelers explore more consciously and creatively.

Some of these were a HUGE surprise, but I wasn’t shocked to see The Cotswolds made the cut! I traveled there last fall and fell in LOVE! So much so that I’m planning a month-long stay with Ollie so he can enjoy all of the cute lambs and cozy cottages too!

The Cotswolds are a region in the UK compromising of over 100 villages and 300 towns! There’s so much to be discovered here, but these are the 7 villages you have to visit if you’re planning a trip to The Cotswolds this fall and beyond:

•Castle Combe
•Bourton-on-the-Water
•The Slaughters
•Stowe-on-the-Wold
•Broadway
•Snowshill
•Bibury

For more amazing, best-kept travel secrets, check out @expedia’s Unpack ‘26 list (in my stories) and hurry to book your travels before these less-explored gems become part of the beaten path!

Have you been to The Cotswolds? Which were your favorite villages?
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#UnpackTravelTrends #autumn #TheCotswolds
Raise your hand if Autumn is your favorite 🤚
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I don’t know what it is about the magic of Fall foliage, but the whimsy of apple picking and leaf peeping is just too strong to resist!

If you find yourself wanting a similar adventure, I have something just for you: My New England Map & Autumn Travel Guide 🍂

Last year, I did a ton of research in anticipation of my dream road trip across this area for the best of the best when it comes to fall foliage, farms, orchards, scenic drives, tasty eateries, cozy inns and picturesque towns. And I want to pass that knowledge onto you!

Let me know below if you’re interested with ‘MAP’ and I’ll make sure to send it your way 🍁
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#fallfoliage #newengland #autumn
FALL-ing in love with New England one leaf at a time 🍂 🍎🍁
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Last year, I took my dream trip to New England to experience some exquisite leaf-peeping and all of the fall things with my mom and son and it was truly one of the most magical trips I’ve taken.

I did a ton of research and scoured the internet for the best of the best when it comes to fall foliage, farms, orchards, scenic drives, tasty eateries, cozy inns, and picturesque towns. And I want to pass that knowledge onto you!

If you’ve been dreaming of a trip across New England during the fall season, I created a New England travel guide and map, including my itinerary, a packing list, and a downloadable map of the region.

Let me know below with ‘MAP’ and I’ll make sure to send it your way.
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#fallfoliage #newengland #autumn
Here’s how we spent a weekend in Philadelphia #MarriottHotelsPartner 
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We were lucky enough to stay at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, located right in the heart of the city! From there, we made sure to see the best the city had to offer families:

🥞 Breakfast at The Pantry (inside the Marriott!)
🖐️ Please Touch Museum
🔔 The Liberty Bell + Independence Hall
🍲 Lunch at Reading Terminal Market
💦 Splash time at Sister Cities Park
🧬 Visit the Franklin Institute
🏮 Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square (annual summer event)

There’s so much for families to do in Philadelphia and being a Marriott Bonvoy member makes it so much more accessible. 

From the location to having toddler amenities on-hand and staff who actually understand what traveling with a toddler is like — it’s those small comforts that make a huge difference on family trips.

Thank you for the stay @MarriottHotels!
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#Philadelphia #travelPennsylvania
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