Hi Travelers!

Even though it's 90+ degrees here in Kentucky, fall travel is already on the mind of many travelers! 🍂

According to Travel & Leisure Magazine, The Adirondacks in New York is the top trending fall travel destination for this year! Did you guess it?? 🍁

Next in line we have Columbia River Gorge in Washington, Aspen in Colorado, Bucks County in Pennsylvania, & Bretton Woods, New Hampshire!

While I personally don't have any far-distance travel plans for fall, I'm hyped to be visiting the famed town of Santa Claus, Indiana to check out the fun & quirky Holiday World Theme Park! 🎅🏻

What are 5 items I refuse to travel without?

• 1) My Luminous Textured carry-on suitcase from Level8 Luggage. It has those awesome smooth rotating wheels, and it comes in so many cute colors!
• It held enough to pack "carry-on only" for a recent weeklong trip of mine, and it stood the test of surviving a "running through the airport with a tight connection" with me!
• If you have any questions about it, I'm happy to send you my video of it in action as well!
  • Use my code "GREATWIDETRAVEL" for a discount on the Level8 website, or find it on Amazon (*affiliate links*) 🧳
• 2) A mini padlock to put on my purse or daypack. This is especially useful in crowded areas or places notorious for pickpocketing. 🔐
• 3) My Trtl travel pillow! When normal "u-shaped" pillows won't cut it, this unique design will. It's perfect for side sleepers. Give it a try! 😴
• 4) I know I harp on this a lot, but seriously... travel insurance!! Some plans are as cheap as $50 & it has helped me out a few times over the years!
• 5) A tiny fold-up expandable laundry bag! Having a spot to put dirty clothes within my suitcase helps me feel so much more organized. 👚

Want cell-service while abroad? Try this!

📱JetPac e-SIM : I didn't know these were a "thing" until very recently, & now I'm sad I haven't been using them longer!

Instead of paying expensive data roaming charges from your local cell carrier, you install the JetPac app, & download an "e-SIM card".

This is WAY cheaper than my 10$/day plan from my Kentucky cell carrier! (use code greatwidetravel for discount *affiliate*)

Don't miss my 5 most popular posts this month!

• ​Top Things to do in Valencia, Spain 🥘
• ​"Sound of Music" stops in Salzburg, Austria 🎵
• ​The Best Beach Towns in Costa Rica 🦥
• ​Activities in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (home of "Dollywood"!)
• ​4 Amazing Day-Trips from Lucerne, Switzerland ⛰️

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Edinburgh in 3 Days See my break-down of how I suggest dividing up your time in this magical city with just 3 days in Edinburgh, Scotland. Also, click here for a list of my "mistakes not to make in Edinburgh" & things I wish I knew. Get the itinerary

My Travel Essentials! After many years of travel, trial and error- these are my favorite products to bring with you! Take a look!

🌎 Happy travels! 🌎

-Michelle-

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