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MILOS, GREECE GUIDE: THE CYCLADES ISLAND YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS

Vanessa Rivers — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 08:59:16 +0000

Milos Island is one of Greece’s most enchanting hidden gems, famed for its otherworldly landscapes and more than 70 beaches—each with its own striking character. From the moonlike white cliffs of Sarakiniko, to the technicolor waters of Firiplaka, and the...

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KIMOLOS: THE UNDERRATED GREEK ISLAND YOU NEED TO VISIT

Vanessa Rivers — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 22:02:03 +0000

Tucked away in the shadow of its popular neighbor, Milos, the tiny island of Kimolos remains one of Greece’s best-kept secrets. With its sugar-white houses, tranquil beaches, and a pace of life that seems to have paused in time, Kimolos...

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SIARGAO, PHILIPPINES GUIDE: WHERE TO PLAY, STAY, AND EAT ON ASIA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL ISLAND

We Are Travel Girls — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:24:07 +0000

Siargao is as close to paradise as it gets. This dreamy isle in the southern Philippines has long been whispered about by those who find themselves chasing waves and sunsets, and it’s easy to see why it was once crowned...

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A COMPLETE GUIDE TO CORFU, GREECE

We Are Travel Girls — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:00:53 +0000

Corfu, an island off Greece’s northwest coast in the Ionian Sea, has rugged mountains and ample beach resorts. During the summer of 2022, I was fortunate enough to get the chance to work on the island of Corfu in Greece....

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A LOCAL’S GUIDE TO VISITING THE BAHAMAS

We Are Travel Girls — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 18:30:47 +0000

A former pirates’ haven, pristine pink sand beaches, swimming pigs, the Abaco parrot, blue holes… If you missed it in the title, it’s quite possible that by now you know I’m describing the islands of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas!...

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12 TRAVEL TIPS FOR VISITING THE PHILIPPINES

Becky van Dijk — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 14:00:38 +0000

I recently visited the Philippines for a two week trip around a number of the islands. The Philippines had been high on my bucket list for a few years and I had extremely high expectations for the country. Whilst I...

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5 THINGS TO DO IN LAS TERRENAS, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

We Are Travel Girls — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 13:00:20 +0000

Only a two-hour drive from Santo Domingo, Las Terrenas in the Dominican Republic is an exceptional spot if you are looking for adventure, relaxation and some damn good dancing. Despite some recent negative press around the country, I found the...

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO NUSA PENIDA

We Are Travel Girls — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 13:00:48 +0000

I’ve been dreaming about visiting Nusa Penida for a long time. Nusa Penida is a beautiful island southeast of Bali, next to Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan. It is still relatively unknown as many tourists choose to stay in Bali...

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ISCHIA ISLAND, ITALY: THE 10 BEST THINGS TO DO

We Are Travel Girls — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 13:00:44 +0000

For many, Ischia island is still relatively unknown, but it is definitely a top destination in Italy. The island is an explosion of colors, perfumes and breathtaking views where you can experience a magnificent Italian holiday drinking good wine and...

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5 THINGS YOU CAN’T MISS ON HAWAII

We Are Travel Girls — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 14:00:53 +0000

Hawaii Island is unlike any of the other Hawaiian Islands I’ve visited. There is lava rock everywhere. Because Hawaii is the largest island (they call it the Big Island for a reason), it takes longer to get from one side...

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A QUICK GUIDE TO HVAR, CROATIA

We Are Travel Girls — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 16:00:41 +0000

Hvar Island, located off the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia, is the perfect destination for friends or couples looking to have a fun party weekend in a beautiful setting. Hvar is known for its lively nightlife, hip beach clubs, and gorgeous...

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THE HIDDEN GEM OF BALI: PEMUTERAN

We Are Travel Girls — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 13:07:19 +0000

Pemuteran is located in the North West of Bali. It is the ideal spot to escape the crowds in Ubud and travel somewhere lesser trodden than southern Bali. Pemuteran is a small fishing village with aqua blues on one side...

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HOW TO VISIT THE WHITSUNDAYS IN 24 HOURS

Amanda Twine — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:00:24 +0000

Let me guess… the time you have to visit Australia is short. Maybe two or three weeks tops. There is so much to see in Australia. So how do you prioritize which places to visit? Visiting the Great Barrier Reef...

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10 ESSENTIAL THINGS TO DO IN CAPRI

Anna Kloots — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 14:00:04 +0000

The sparkling blue sea, the rocky cliffs, the endless leafy, lemon trees, and daily cloudless sky. These things combine into an irresistible place: the magical island of Capri. Capri is definitely a top destination in Italy and somewhere on everyone’s...

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JAMAICA: A TINY ISLAND WITH A BIG HEART

We Are Travel Girls — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 14:00:11 +0000

Jamaica is a beautiful little island located just south of Cuba in the Caribbean. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to see Jamaica for myself the summer after I graduated from college when I volunteered for a year....

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SAL, CAPE VERDE TRAVEL GUIDE

We Are Travel Girls — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 13:00:16 +0000

If you are searching for a mix of culture, relaxation and lots of watersports, then Sal, Cape Verde is the perfect island for you! Sal is one of the ten islands that make up Cape Verde, and is located around 570 kilometers...

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A QUICK GUIDE TO ELOUNDA, CRETE

We Are Travel Girls — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 13:00:07 +0000

Crete has so many towns to tempt you but our destination of choice and recommendation is a little village called Elounda. Elounda was once a small fishing village and still remains relatively untouched by tourism. Unlike Malia just over the...

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TOP 10 THINGS TO DO ON RAROTONGA – COOK ISLANDS

We Are Travel Girls — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 13:00:17 +0000

Lush green jungle, dazzling white sand beaches, endless amounts of swaying palm trees, aquamarine lagoons with colourful fish, a mountainous backdrop, warm and welcoming people with flowers in their hair (or on their shirts) greeting you with a big smile...

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A GUIDE TO NAOSHIMA, JAPAN

We Are Travel Girls — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 13:00:31 +0000

Anything is possible in Japan. Want to sip coffee with a hedgehog? Possible. Want to hire a handsome young man to cry with you? Possible. Want to ride a Super Mario Kart around Tokyo dressed as Winnie the Pooh? I...

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VISITING KOS, GREECE ON A BUDGET

We Are Travel Girls — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 13:00:33 +0000

We’ve all seen the photos – the the most photogenic streets, winding past whitewashed houses built into the cliffs and leading down to crystal clear waters. Let’s face it, who wouldn’t want to go to Santorini? Personally, I think it...

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