Lauterbrunnen was beautiful, but the truth is that Lauterbrunnen was beautiful, but the truth is that this view is one you’ll find in so many Swiss villages. Quaint churches towering among small mountain valley villages with water pouring out of the rock walls is a sight you’ll experience on many occasions as you drive through the Swiss countryside. 
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As we drove down into the Logar Valley, my eyes fi As we drove down into the Logar Valley, my eyes filled with tears at how beautiful our Earth is. We were driving through a wildflower meadow, passing small log cabins and staring ahead at the breathtaking Julian Alps. The Logar Valley is an overlooked gem of Slovenia. Don’t miss out on visiting this area and make sure to check my blog for the cutest, quaintest budget accommodations in the area!
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Lier was one of those hidden gems I didn’t expec Lier was one of those hidden gems I didn’t expect to find in my home country. In 2020, I began searching for places to visit in Belgium, thinking there was no way I’d be able to go anywhere else. Though we managed to spend an incredible week in the French Alps that summer, it taught me so much about finding beauty in your own backyard! Lier is a small town in Flanders, the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium, and home to the gorgeous Zimmer Tower and amazing canal scenery. I highly recommend stopping for a visit and some fresh seafood. 
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Plansee was one of my favorite lakes in the Austri Plansee was one of my favorite lakes in the Austrian Tirols. We took a non-official trail up the side of the mountain. We got this view shortly after we began the climb.  It was one of the toughest hikes but absolutely worth it!
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The gorgeous Hungarian Parliament in Budapest Hung The gorgeous Hungarian Parliament in Budapest Hungary had been a bucket list item of mine for a long time. I can’t wait to head back to Eastern Europe for a new city trip in this gorgeous capital! 
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We had driven through the Julian Alps for 5 very f We had driven through the Julian Alps for 5 very full days by the time we got to Piran. We went from mountain views to these Adriatic vibes in the blink of an eye. Slovenia has so much to offer from gorgeous mountains, lakes, waterfalls, caves, and castles, to amazing seaside cities along the Adriatic like this one. Check out my newest article covering the most perfect 2-week road trip through Slovenia!
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I had wanted to visit Plitvice National Park for s I had wanted to visit Plitvice National Park for so long and was finally able to do it this summer on our Eastern European road trip. We spent a week traveling through Slovenia and Croatia and even managed to stop in Hungary for breakfast with a friend.
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Strolling around Eguisheim made me feel like I had Strolling around Eguisheim made me feel like I had just set foot in a scene of Beauty and the Beast. When I was working on my article covering the 5 most beautiful villages in Alsace, I discovered it was indeed the region that inspired Disney’s writers. I have visited so many locations that were used as inspiration for the Disney studios. What would you think of a Disney-inspired location guide? Let me know in the comments and make sure to check out my brand new Alsatian guide with the link in my bio!
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Kansas Best Kept Secret

June 20, 2022 · Kansas, Road Trip, United States

Monument Rocks Kansas

“There’s nothing to do in Kansas!” You’ve probably heard tons of people say something of the sort as you mentioned the Wheat State. But if you’re here, chances are you’re interested in visiting the US’s most centrally-located state, and I have just what you need to spend one memorable day in Kansas with friends or family.

Monument Rocks entrance

What?

Monument Rocks, also known as chalk pyramids, are a unique collection of chalk formations located in western Kansas. It’s the perfect outing for families with children looking for a place to stretch their legs on a long road trip. We actually drove through Monument Rocks on our way from Oklahoma to Yellowstone National Park.

Read also: The Perfect 3-Day Yellowstone Itinerary

It was the first National Natural Landmark of the United States in Kansas and one of the state’s 8 wonders. Rich in fossils, these Monument(al) Rocks are the result of receding waters of the Cretaceous Period. Though they may look small, these formations rise up to 50 feet high and stretch over 10 acres.

Monument Rocks dirt road
The private dirt road leading to Monument Rocks
Where?

This national landmark is located in Gove County, 20 miles south of Oakley, KS off Highway 83. The exact GPS coordinates are N 38º 44.578′ W 100º 76.236.

Monument Rocks Kansas posing

The rock formations are situated on private property, but the owner graciously grants access to the public. Because you’ll be driving through the heart of farmland Kansas, you’ll pass a few cattle guards on the way. The unpaved roads were well maintained when we went, but recent precipitation may affect local road conditions.

When?

Open 24 hours a day. We arrived late afternoon and enjoyed a gorgeous sun glow. Because of its location in deep, rural Kansas, Monument Rocks is also a class 2 on the Bortle scale, making it perfect for astrophotography!

How much?

This national landmark is entirely free – perfect for those on a budget! It has been kept under the radar so far, so you may even get the place entirely to yourself just as we did.

Couple in Monument Rocks Kansas
Monument Rocks with woman

FOLLOW THE RULES!

the landowner allows access to anyone who wishes to visit. to keep it this way, there are a few rules to follow when visiting monument rocks national landmark: No climbing, No fossil hunting, No camping, No horses, No littering, and No BBQ or campfires. 

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Lauterbrunnen was beautiful, but the truth is that Lauterbrunnen was beautiful, but the truth is that this view is one you’ll find in so many Swiss villages. Quaint churches towering among small mountain valley villages with water pouring out of the rock walls is a sight you’ll experience on many occasions as you drive through the Swiss countryside. 
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#lauterbrunnen #lauterbrunnenvalley #switzerland #switzerlandpictures #switzerland_destinations #switzerlandwonderland #visitswitzerland #mountains #alps #alpsmountains #europe #europetravel #europeanstyle #roadtrip #travel #travelphotography #travelgram #travelblogger #traveltheworld #gltlove #sheisnotlost #globetrotter #femmetravel #globelletravels #dametraveler #girltravel #journeysofgirls #girlstoptravel #glt #gltlove #girlsborntotravel
As we drove down into the Logar Valley, my eyes fi As we drove down into the Logar Valley, my eyes filled with tears at how beautiful our Earth is. We were driving through a wildflower meadow, passing small log cabins and staring ahead at the breathtaking Julian Alps. The Logar Valley is an overlooked gem of Slovenia. Don’t miss out on visiting this area and make sure to check my blog for the cutest, quaintest budget accommodations in the area!
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#logarskadolina #logarvalley #slovenia #slovenija #slovensko #slavic #julianalps sloveniatravel #slovenialovers #visitslovenia #easterneurope #europedestinations #europe #europetravel #roadtrip #travel #travelgram #travelblogger #traveltheworld #gltlove #sheisnotlost #globetrotter #femmetravel #globelletravels #dametraveler #girltravel #journeysofgirls #girlstoptravel #glt #gltlove #girlsborntotravel
Lier was one of those hidden gems I didn’t expec Lier was one of those hidden gems I didn’t expect to find in my home country. In 2020, I began searching for places to visit in Belgium, thinking there was no way I’d be able to go anywhere else. Though we managed to spend an incredible week in the French Alps that summer, it taught me so much about finding beauty in your own backyard! Lier is a small town in Flanders, the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium, and home to the gorgeous Zimmer Tower and amazing canal scenery. I highly recommend stopping for a visit and some fresh seafood. 
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#lier #lierbelgium #zimmertoren #canals #flanders #visitflanders #vlanderen #belgium #belgie #belgiquetourisme #visitbelgium #loving_belgium #belgiumtourism #belgiumphotography #travelphotography #traveltheworld #travelblogger #belgianblogger #belgiangirl #girlsborntotravel #globetrotter #globelletravels #sheisnotlost #glt #gltlove #dametraveler #femmetravel #journeysofgirls #gltlove #glt #girlstrip #girlstoptravel
Plansee was one of my favorite lakes in the Austri Plansee was one of my favorite lakes in the Austrian Tirols. We took a non-official trail up the side of the mountain. We got this view shortly after we began the climb.  It was one of the toughest hikes but absolutely worth it!
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#plansee #austria #austrianalps #hiking #visitaustria #austriatravel #aussicht #aussichtspunkt #viewpoint #lake #leavenotrace #europe #europetravel #roadtrip #travel #travelphotography #travelgram #traveltheworld #travelblogger #girlsborntotravel #globetrotter #globelletravels #sheisnotlost #glt #gltlove #dametraveler #femmetravel #journeysofgirls #gltlove #glt #girlstrip #girlstoptravel
The gorgeous Hungarian Parliament in Budapest Hung The gorgeous Hungarian Parliament in Budapest Hungary had been a bucket list item of mine for a long time. I can’t wait to head back to Eastern Europe for a new city trip in this gorgeous capital! 
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#budapest #budapesthungary #hungary #hungarygram #travelhungary #visithungary #hungarianparliament #easterneurope #easterneuropetrip #europedestinations #europe #europetravel #europeanstyle #roadtrip #travel #travelgram #travelblogger #traveltheworld #gltlove #sheisnotlost #globetrotter #femmetravel #globelletravels #dametraveler #girltravel #journeysofgirls #girlstoptravel #glt #gltlove #girlsborntotravel
We had driven through the Julian Alps for 5 very f We had driven through the Julian Alps for 5 very full days by the time we got to Piran. We went from mountain views to these Adriatic vibes in the blink of an eye. Slovenia has so much to offer from gorgeous mountains, lakes, waterfalls, caves, and castles, to amazing seaside cities along the Adriatic like this one. Check out my newest article covering the most perfect 2-week road trip through Slovenia!
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#piran #visitpiran #piranslovenia #slovenia #sloveniatravel #slovenialovers #visitslovenia #adriatic #adriaticsea #adriaticcoast #easterneurope #europedestinations #europe #europetravel #roadtrip #travel #travelgram #travelblogger #traveltheworld #gltlove #sheisnotlost #globetrotter #femmetravel #globelletravels #dametraveler #girltravel #journeysofgirls #girlstoptravel #glt #gltlove #girlsborntotravel
I had wanted to visit Plitvice National Park for s I had wanted to visit Plitvice National Park for so long and was finally able to do it this summer on our Eastern European road trip. We spent a week traveling through Slovenia and Croatia and even managed to stop in Hungary for breakfast with a friend.
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#plitvickajezera #plitvicelakes #plitvickajezeranationalpark #plitvicelakesnationalpark #croatia #croatiatravel #croatia #croatia_photography #easterneurope #easterneuropetrip #europedestinations #europe #europetravel #europeanstyle #roadtrip #travel #travelgram #travelblogger #traveltheworld #gltlove #sheisnotlost #globetrotter #femmetravel #globelletravels #dametraveler #girltravel #journeysofgirls #girlstoptravel #glt #gltlove #girlsborntotravel
Strolling around Eguisheim made me feel like I had Strolling around Eguisheim made me feel like I had just set foot in a scene of Beauty and the Beast. When I was working on my article covering the 5 most beautiful villages in Alsace, I discovered it was indeed the region that inspired Disney’s writers. I have visited so many locations that were used as inspiration for the Disney studios. What would you think of a Disney-inspired location guide? Let me know in the comments and make sure to check out my brand new Alsatian guide with the link in my bio!
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#eguisheim #eguisheimfrance #visiteguisheim #alsace #alsacefrance #alsacetourisme #alsacemylove #alsacewine #alsacegram #visitalsace #france travelphotography #travelgram #traveltheworld #travelblogger #belgianblogger #belgiangirl #girlsborntotravel #globetrotter #globelletravels #sheisnotlost #glt #gltlove #dametraveler #femmetravel #journeysofgirls #girlstrip #girlstoptravel

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