Top 10 Travel Highlights & Surprises of 2017 (+ 2018 Preview)
As another whirlwind travel year comes to an end, it’s about that time to reflect and reminisce on my crazy year and highlight my top moments/surprises. In 2017, I traveled to 13 new countries including, Ecuador, Finland, Japan, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Cuba, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Cyprus, Oman, and Jordan. I also revisited some of my […]
Why Milos Should Be on Your Greece Bucket List | The Perfect 4 Day Milos Itinerary
Have you ever heard of Milos? I hadn’t until about 1.5 years ago. While there are many heavenly Greek islands to daydream about, Milos is something special. Milos is not on the radar of most travellers, and for that reason it escapes the hoards of tourists that most Greek islands receive. Milos is small enough to […]
Where to Stay in Levi, Finland (A Cute & Cozy Spot with Your Own Private Sauna)
Can I just start by saying how much I love Finland? It honestly wasn’t somewhere that I was dying to go to before since I am not the biggest fan of cold weather. But after spending a total of 5 days in the northern region of Lapland, I fell in complete love with the country. […]
Peru | Sacred Valley Quick 6-Day Itinerary
I recently spent 6 wonderful days in Peru exploring Cusco, Machu Picchu, and the Sacred Valley. I was on limited time so I wanted to see as many places as I could in a short amount of time. I didn’t get much sleep, but boy did I experience some awesome sites! You can sleep when […]
Cute Places to Stay in Bali with Amazing Views for Under $40/night (+ 1 Splurge!)
Bali is a dream destination, partly because it’s so damn cheap! Oh yeah, and the other part because it’s so damn gorgeous! The great part about Bali is that you can ball it up in luxury, without the luxury price tags. So sit back and let yourself live like a queen (or king) while you’re […]
Practical Tips for Visiting Petra (aka “The Important Sh*t You Need to Know”)
So you finally decided to take the leap and venture over to The Lost City of Petra, Jordan. Yay! It’s pretty safe to say you will not be disappointed. I recently visited Petra and it was one of my favorite places I have seen on my travels. Ever. Blown away is an understatement. There are […]
The Most Epic Views in Petra (+ how to reach them)
‘The rose-red city half as old as time’, the words used to describe the ancient city of Petra by poet John William Burgon. Petra comes from the Greek word for rock. Quite fitting for an entire city carved into the red sandstone cliffs. Petra has a fascinating and mysterious history and is on many bucketlists […]
Most Unique Things to Do in Lapland, Finland
Honestly, I never had any desire to go to Finland before, let alone to the very north in Lapland. But as usual, I was enticed by some awesome snowy pics of this beautiful country and I knew I had to experience it for myself. Plus, I really wanted to see Santa! Can you blame me? […]
~~~Who is This Crazy Person?~~~
Hi world! CrazyTravelista here, originally from Washington, DC. After getting infected by the travel bug on my first trip to Italy in 2006, I have been living out my dream to travel the world, one country at a time!
I've always been a little shy, but travel has made me more curious and adventurous. I like to bend the rules sometimes and I never take no for an answer! Hopefully my enthusiasm and passion to see the world will inspire others to travel more. Just Go! My “go-to” booking site for flights!
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~~~~~~~~Where I’ve Been~~~~~~~
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