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We missed the bus, forgot our passports… and still had the best day 💦
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Dear Reader Happy Friday, I hope you had a great week!
What if you had direct access to the best Caribbean travel tips, secret beach spots, and honest advice from experts who lived and breathed the most amazing islands in the Caribbean? Thanks to everyone who participated in last week's poll, the results are resounding - YOU WANT MORE CARIBBEAN CONTENT! So, I’ve been working behind the scenes with a few amazing travel bloggers from across the Caribbean, and we’re putting together an exclusive Facebook group just for travelers like you. It’s not live yet—but it’s going to be packed with local secrets, travel hacks, and island inspiration to help you plan smarter and explore with confidence. 🌮 We all know and love Mexico—but there is so much more to be discovered in the Caribbean! From lesser-known islands to hidden foodie gems, we want to help you travel boldly and confidently, without second-guessing your plans. 💌 You’re the first to hear about it. We’re still ironing out the details, but when it launches, this is going to be the place to be if the Caribbean is calling your name. Stay tuned—your invite is coming soon. 🌊✨ We had this perfect plan: hop on a budget Flixbus from Strasbourg, France to the EPIC Rulantica water park in Germany. Fast, cheap, and fun - right?! Except… we forgot one little thing: passports. 😳 Turns out, Canadian ID cards aren’t enough to cross the border via Flixbus. So we missed the bus, scrambled to find an Uber, still made it to Rulantica, and somehow had an unforgettable day anyway. This week’s post spills the whole messy story. Think the waterslide in the photo above looks insane? Well it is, and one of us beat the fastest time in the whole park that day - find out who it was below: 👉 Day Trip from Strasbourg: Learn from Our Rulantica Fail✅ This is one of those: "travel didn’t go as planned, but it turned out great anyway” stories you’ll want to bookmark. ✈️ I Was Featured in Travel Mint!Super excited to share this: I was recently featured in a Travel Mint article all about carry-on only travel. They asked me to share my best packing tips, go-to gear, and how I manage light travel—especially as a family. 🧳 From smart suitcase choices to the one thing I never leave behind, it’s all in there. Check it out here:
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