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the hague (den haag), netherlands
The city of The Hague/Den Haag may not be as big of a tourist attraction as Amsterdam, but it is absolutely worth the visit. It is less than an hour’s train ride away from it’s perhaps more well-known neighbor, and it actually used to be the capital of the Netherlands (now Amsterdam). Despite the adjustment, Read more
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ten things i’ll always keep in my carry on
Long flights can be a time to read and relax, catch up on movies you may have missed in the theatre, and get some extra Z’s before your next adventure. I’ve always been the kind of person who is prepared for any and every situation. Here’s a quick list of things I will always have in my carry Read more
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be camera happy 🙂
One of my favorite things to do while traveling is to take pictures of literally anything and everything; whether it be a flower, my lunch, a building, or a crowd of people. I believe everyone should get into photography and here are a few reasons why… (1) to preserve important moments in your life Each Read more
“travel isn’t always pretty. it isn’t always comfortable. sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. but that’s okay.
Anthony Bourdain
the journey changes you; it should change you. it leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body.
you take something with you. hopefully, you leave something good behind.”
Laura the explora: the blog
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i’m Laura
welcome to my little corner of the internet where i share my travel tips, stories, and photos of the places i visit. i’ve been fortunate enough to set foot in all fifty of the united states as well as nearly 20 different countries over the past decade. my goal is to make traveling affordable and accessible for everyone by giving you the tools you need to plan your own vacation for free. i hope these posts inspire you to get out into the world and see it for yourself! :)
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