Erika Bisbocci
Erika is an avid traveler and explorer of over ninety countries on six different continents. Since 2011, she has spent time studying Arabic in the Middle East, teaching English in Namibia and working as a flight attendant for a major US airline. When not traveling overseas, she loves exploring her own backyard in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
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The Great Ocean Road in Australia: A Three Day Itinerary
The Great Ocean Road in Australia is a 151 mile ribbon of pavement that winds along seaside cliffs and wide sandy beaches. It is one of the world’s great road trip destinations and a highlight of travel in the Land Down Under. The world-famous Great Ocean Road is a coastal highway that connects Melbourne and Adelaide. Along the way, it stops by quaint seaside towns, iconic landmarks, and wildlife-filled nature reserves. Originally constructed as a work project for veterans returning from World War I, it is often regarded as the…
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Three Days in Sydney: Australia’s Beautiful Harbor City
Sydney is a marvelous city with an outsized personality. It is worldly, cosmopolitan and architecturally stunning. The city boasts an eclectic mix of beaches, parks and funky neighborhoods. Sydney seamlessly integrates greenery into its cityscape. Forested parks ring the city’s outskirts and penetrate deep into its heart. A stunning natural harbor frames views of towering skyscrapers. It is a place where nature lives hand in hand with some of humankind’s most notable architectural feats. THREE DAY SYDNEY ITINERARY I spent three days in Sydney, on a ten day trip…
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The Beautiful Shoal Bay Beach in Anguilla
With warm turquoise waters, swaying palm trees and blinding stretches of powdery white sand, it is easy to see how Anguilla gets its reputation as a paradise for beach enthusiasts and relaxation seekers. The 33 beaches on the Caribbean island of Anguilla look as though they belong in the glossy pages of National Geographic or Travel and Leisure. And best of all, despite their international renown, they remain relatively untouched by mass tourism. Simply put, when it comes to perfect beaches, Anguilla is in a league of its own. DAY TRIP TO SHOAL…
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Best Beaches in St Martin: An Island Guide
With two countries, two currencies, two languages, and one landmass, St Martin offers an exceptional 2-for-1 deal. The small Caribbean island is a speck of land split in half: 60% of its area is a French overseas collectivity, while the other 40% is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The island boasts incredible beaches, a lively atmosphere, a wide mix of restaurants and accommodation options, and proximity to a host of alluring Caribbean islands. Saint Martin Island St Martin lies in the Caribbean’s Leeward Islands, between…
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Saba Island Travel: The Caribbean’s Unspoiled Queen
Saba isn’t your typical Caribbean destination. The island contains no beaches. Nor is it home to casinos, yacht clubs or high-rise resorts. Covering an area of only thirteen square kilometers and home to only one road (aptly named “The Road”), Saba is little more than an out-of-place fleck on the Caribbean map. Yet those who visit the jungle-clad island, will find a place that is charming, safe, stunning and wholly authentic. To the eclectic mix of locals and expats that call Saba home, the island is a little utopia. A…
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Day Trip to Gozo: Victoria, Dwerja and Xlendi Bay
The Maltese archipelago consists of three islands—Malta (home to the UNESCO-recognized city of Valletta), Comino (location of the popular Blue Lagoon) and Gozo—a starkly beautiful island that is surrounded by a ribbon of shimmering sea. With its quiet, dusty streets and its undeveloped villages, the island of Gozo feels stuck in time. It is an unspoiled oasis of rocky landscapes, remote beaches, historical relics and goldstone villages. Gozo is like a smaller and quieter version of Malta. While the island contains some bustling towns of its own, it escapes the heavy…
