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How Expensive Is Tromsø?
How expensive is Tromsø? The magical Tromsø, so far up in the north, is known for its stunning landscapes, dramatic mountains, incredible northern lights activity, and of course, being one of the most popular destinations in Norway. But is Tromsø actually expensive?The answer is both yes and no. It really depends on your pocket list…
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4 Activities We Did in Tromsø (Ranked From Best to Worst)
Best Things to Do in Tromsø: My Personal Ranking If you’re looking for the best things to do in Tromsø, here’s my honest ranking of every activity we tried during our winter trip. Living in Norway for four years, I finally got the chance to visit one of the most popular destinations in Northern Scandinavia:…
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What I Packed for Costa Rica (And What I Regret Bringing)
Costa Rica Packing List: What I Actually Used This Costa Rica packing list is based on what I packed for our two-week honeymoon road trip and what I wish I had left at home. While I was romantically planning our Costa Rica honeymoon, imagining all the cute swimwear I would buy and wear a different…
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5 Activities I Wouldn’t Skip in Costa Rica
Best Things to Do in Costa Rica for Adventure Lovers If you’re looking for the best things to do in Costa Rica, these are the activities I personally wouldn’t skip during a two-week road trip. From jungle hikes and waterfalls to volcano trails, zip-lining and rafting, the number of outdoor activities you can do here…
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Every Place We Stayed During Our Costa Rica Road Trip: My Honest Review
Where to stay in Costa Rica and why Accommodation Matters More Than You Think Planning the trip I spent a ridiculous amount of time planning and choosing accommodation for this trip. Seriously. At some point I was comparing hotels, cabins and Airbnbs for hours every evening. The challenge was finding something in the middle. Costa…
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Renting a Car in Costa Rica: Was the 4×4 Really Worth It? (My Honest Opinion)
Renting a car in Costa Rica was one of the biggest decisions we had to make while planning our road trip. Why I Decided To Rent a Car After finally deciding how many days and nights I would spend in each destination, I reached the next big question: should I rent a car or rely…
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What I Would Change About My 2-Week Costa Rica Road Trip
Costa Rica travel mistakes are easy to make when planning your first road trip. Looking Back Looking back, I absolutely loved this trip. Costa Rica exceeded almost all my expectations, and if you asked me whether I would follow the same route again, my answer would still be yes. However, after spending two weeks driving…
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Planning My 2-Week Costa Rica Road Trip: Route, Car Rental and Itinerary
This Costa Rica road trip itinerary is the exact route we followed during our two-week honeymoon. WHY COSTA RICA? My first trip outside Europe was also my honeymoon in Costa Rica. We got married in September, and I started planning our Central America adventure almost immediately. Before the wedding, I had been considering destinations like…