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This has been one of the hardest weeks living in Nashville. This week we lost one of our most sacred legends, Dolly Parton. As a Nashville resident, she has always been very close to my heart. One of my mom and I's favor...

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Finland was cold, and it was hard to prepare for it.

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An hour and a half away from the big lights of Nashville is home to a little town called Sparta. I've lived in TN for over half my life and have never been. However, when my mom told me we were going on a kayaking advent...

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Hands down the most insane (in a great way!) travel experience has been going to Honduras and swimming down 60ft in the ocean. I saw many different sea creatures, even including a nurse shark! Scuba diving is so fulfilli...

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Honduras is a beautiful country. Not just in the physical sense, but everyone I met in Honduras was kind and open. They gave us recommendations and got to know us on a more personal level. Despite all the lovely people w...

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On June 28th of 2025, I knew there was more I could offer to the world than what I was currently doing. As a teenager, it seemed that the only thing I knew how to do was schoolwork and scroll on my phone. I was just itch...

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Disney is known as the happiest place on Earth! However, when I was in Orlando last week, we actually spent more time at Universal than Disney. We spent two days exploring Universal's EPIC and Adventure Island, and on th...

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Summer is the ultimate time to travel with your animals. They can soak up the sun on the beach or be lazy in the shade. Traveling with pets looks very different depending on the animal. Last fall, I did a 9 hour road tri...

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There are so many defining factors about New York City. The shows, the music, the history, the sports, and of course, the food. I just got back from a trip to New York where we ate just about everything known to man. The...

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One of the key tricks to starting your next adventure smoothly is to be prepared before you leave. I've had trips where everything has been thrown into my bag randomly and trips where everything has been prepared to the ...

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When my family and I sit down to plan our next vacation, we can't help but all shout out ideas: Hawaii! Peru! Bonaire! Yosemite!

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In late February of this year (2026), my mom and I took a girls trip for my 16th birthday to Savannah, GA. Savannah is a beautiful historical town that has so many opportunities to have fun, but arguably more important, ...

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One of the main things that hold people back from traveling is the expenses. The flight, housing, food, and the activities can all add up quickly. Everyone should experience the joys of traveling, that's why I'm starting...

","url":"https://addi-ventures.com/blog-posts/f/trusted-housesitters---a-cheaper-way-to-travel","title":"\"Trusted Housesitters\" - A CHEAPER WAY TO TRAVEL","summary":"One of the main things that hold people back from traveling is the expenses. The flight, housing, food, and the activities can all add up quickly. Everyone should experience the joys of traveling, that's why I'm starting...","date_modified":"2026-01-26T01:53:09Z"},{"id":"https://addi-ventures.com/blog-posts/f/is-europe-country-hopping-worth-it","html_content":"

During Christmas time of 2024, we traveled 4 different countries in Europe within the span of 2 weeks! It was an exhilarating trip that had it's ups and downs - but overall was still a memory I will carry with me forever...

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Every morning for years and years as I scramble to get ready for school, The Today Show has always played in the background. I know all the hosts by name and am always excited to see the fun \"Pop Start\" or to see what...

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Off the mainland of Honduras lays a beautiful island: RoatĂ n. RoatĂ n is home to the second largest coral reef in the world. The island is also known for its beautiful scuba diving spots; I got Scuba certified there!

","url":"https://addi-ventures.com/blog-posts/f/why-you-should-visit-roat%C3%A0n-honduras","title":"Why You Should Visit RoatĂ n, Honduras","summary":"Off the mainland of Honduras lays a beautiful island: RoatĂ n. RoatĂ n is home to the second largest coral reef in the world. The island is also known for its beautiful scuba diving spots; I got Scuba certified there!","date_modified":"2025-11-08T18:00:01Z"},{"id":"https://addi-ventures.com/blog-posts/f/my-travel-bucket-list","html_content":"

Traveling is an experience that stays with you forever. Checking off another state, country, or continent on your list sparks a feeling that’s hard to describe. I often get consumed by wanderlust, looking up pictures, vi...

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When traveling, we meet so many wonderful people and explore their homeland. On the outside we find beautiful buildings, activities, and food. But hidden beneath the beauty shows the struggles a country has. Below, there...

","url":"https://addi-ventures.com/blog-posts/f/how-to-help-the-uk-community","title":"Helping the UK Community","summary":"When traveling, we meet so many wonderful people and explore their homeland. On the outside we find beautiful buildings, activities, and food. But hidden beneath the beauty shows the struggles a country has. Below, there...","date_modified":"2025-10-28T21:52:27Z"},{"id":"https://addi-ventures.com/blog-posts/f/a-in-dover","html_content":"

Dover is a small town around 1 hour, 30 minutes from London. Dover is a town with a much smaller population than London, but has so much charm and is the perfect town to spend a day-trip in!

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The West-End in London is what I like to describe as the “British Broadway”. Many musical favourites are played throughout the West-End. I’ve seen quite a few shows on the West-End, each one has never failed to amaze me!...

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Overpacking can be a traveler's number one flaw! Having a checked bag, a rolling carry-on, a backpack, and a purse or extra bag can add a lot of stress to a travel day. As I’ve gone on more and more travels, I’ve learned...

","url":"https://addi-ventures.com/blog-posts/f/how-to-minimally-pack-no-more-checked-bags","title":"How To Minimally Pack (no more checked bags!)","summary":"Overpacking can be a traveler's number one flaw! Having a checked bag, a rolling carry-on, a backpack, and a purse or extra bag can add a lot of stress to a travel day. As I’ve gone on more and more travels, I’ve learned...","date_modified":"2025-10-11T21:52:14Z"},{"id":"https://addi-ventures.com/blog-posts/f/favorite-london-activites","html_content":"

Every day we were in London, there was a new activity to partake in. Strolling around and seeing beautiful architecture, exploring a new museum, or going to the shops never got old. Though it’s amazing having so many opt...

","url":"https://addi-ventures.com/blog-posts/f/favorite-london-activites","title":"My Favorite London Activities","summary":"Every day we were in London, there was a new activity to partake in. Strolling around and seeing beautiful architecture, exploring a new museum, or going to the shops never got old. Though it’s amazing having so many opt...","date_modified":"2025-07-13T21:36:51Z"},{"id":"https://addi-ventures.com/blog-posts/f/why-you-should-visit-london","html_content":"

On my 8th birthday, I experienced London for the first time. I constantly giggled at the word “piccadilly” and was in awe of the beautiful architecture. Since then, I visited London last May and deemed it a country I wou...

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When we travel, we experience a new community, land, and culture. Whether you are helping a community that means a lot to you, or one you’ve only visited once, every contribution makes a difference. Here are the best res...

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Iceland is known for its lamb, Skyr yogurt, and butter. If you’re looking for good food in Reykjavík, there are many restaurants that really hit the spot! The grocery store we frequented while in town was “Bónus”. If you...

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“The Volcano Express” https://visitreykjavik.is/service/volcano-express#:~:text=

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For many of these excursions, you have to venture out of Reykjavík and travel along the Ring Road. Luckily, all of these activities (minus the Blue Lagoon) we visited on our way to the town “Vik”. If you are staying in R...

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In a magical land with beautiful landscapes, a big city, and elves and trolls along the way, a beautiful country is found. Iceland, a country in both North America and Europe, is known for its volcanoes, magical tales, g...

","url":"https://addi-ventures.com/blog-posts/f/why-you-should-visit-iceland","title":"Why You Should Visit Iceland","summary":"In a magical land with beautiful landscapes, a big city, and elves and trolls along the way, a beautiful country is found. Iceland, a country in both North America and Europe, is known for its volcanoes, magical tales, g...","date_modified":"2025-06-28T21:14:57Z"}]}