Happy Thursday!

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Next, I wanted to share the first bit of my 2025 travel plans with you! I'm still finalizing the rest of 2025 ;)

Here are the trips I have planned for the next two months:

• Egypt and Jordan with EF Ultimate Break - I leave for this trip in 24 hours, and I cannot wait!!!! Jordan has been my dream destination for a few years now, and I can't wait to FINALLY go. Plus, adding on a few nights in Egypt to see the pyramids was a no-brainer.
• TravelCon in Tucson, AZ - I'll be back at TravelCon for the second year in a row, and I'm so glad they picked Tucson. TravelCon is definitely the most intense conference I've been to, but it's great to learn from some of the best travel creators around.
• Spring Training in Arizona - after TravelCon, I'm staying in Arizona to catch some MLB Spring Training games with my mom. We were supposed to do this trip in March of 2020, but... ya know. I'm so excited to finally do this trip five years later!

As always, I would LOVE any recommendations anyone has on these places, especially tips for first-time visitors, as I have not been to any of these places except Phoenix!

I'll be sharing everything on social media (follow me on Instagram and Facebook) and then blogging and uploading YouTube videos when I get home.

You can reply to this email if you want to chat, or want to share travel tips. My inbox is always open if you have questions or need help brainstorming for an upcoming trip.

Have a great weekend :)

Sarah

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YouTube

My latest Youtube video is up! It's about rum and chocolate in Puerto Rico!

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Social Media Sneak Peek

I'm starting to (finally) share my summer trip to Prague on Instagram next week! Plus my stories will be all about Egypt and Jordan in a few days :)

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Travel News

Check out five tips for staying on a budget during your next trip from NPR.

Want to move to Europe? This Spanish city was named the number 1 destination for expats.

National Geographic published a list of 10 family-friendly vacations to take in the US.

Travel Insurance

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