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Hi wanderers! If you are new here, my name is Sarah! I’ve had a passion for travel since studying abroad on Semester at Sea. With 5 continents, 40 countries, and countless cities uner my belt, Wander Off the Beaten Path is my outlet to share my adventures.
I recently became an independent travel consultant with Travelmation. With years of experience in the travel industry and a passion for helping families create unforgettable memories, I’m here to take the hassle out of planning your next vacation. Whether it’s a family getaway, a romantic trip, or a solo adventure, I’ve got you covered!
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FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER, NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand is filled with the most incredible scenery. One of my favorite excursions in New Zealand was exploring Franz Josef Glacier with my family! Our excursion with Franz Josef Glacier Guides included a helicopter ride, glacier trek, and entry to hot pools. The tour lasts approximately four [...]
HOT SPRINGS OF ICELAND
Iceland hot springs are incredibly popular, after visiting a few, I can see why. Max and my itinerary included, Laugarvatn Fontana, Myvatn Nature Baths, and The Blue Lagoon. Before going to Iceland, I'd heard a lot of comments about The Blue Lagoon being overrated and, while it's a [...]
GETTING TO CESKY KRUMLOV
Generally, my favorite part of traveling to Europe is checking out small towns. They are less touristy and you get a better feel of the country. While these small towns are unique and filled with charm, sometimes, it is a pain to figure out how to get there! [...]
2 DAYS IN COPENHAGEN
Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark is an incredible city surrounded by canals and colorful houses. It is a rather large city with so much to do! Whether or not you're taking a weekend trip to Copenhagen or spending a week in this Scandinavian city, you definitely will not [...]
NORTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND, IN 4 DAYS
New Zealand is such an incredible country with so much to do! While my family spent two weeks between the North and South Island, you could spend months there and not see everything New Zealand has to offer. With that being said, I found we were able do [...]
5 MOST CHARMING HOTELS IN EUROPE
Since most of my travels have been with my best friend Lindsay, we collaborated to create a list of the most charming hotels we have stayed in throughout our European adventures! Luckily, all of these hotels are budget friendly. We generally look for accommodation that ranges between $20 [...]
KARLOVY VARY CZECHIA
While Prague might be one of my favorite cities in Europe, I highly recommend venturing outside Prague. The Czech Republic is filled with a number of incredible small towns that should be added to your list! We decided to take a day trip to Karlovy Vary Czechia which felt [...]
LUCERNE TRAVEL GUIDE – NOVEMBER
November is the perfect time to take a trip to Lucerne, Switzerland! While Switzerland is amazing all year, I enjoyed visiting in November because Lucerne was much less crowded and the weather was perfect for wandering the town. Below, I've put together a complete Lucerne travel guide with [...]
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