Travel Bug By Amy (2025)

07/12/2024

Did a thing yesterday - had a booth at my neighborhood small business and craft fair!
It was great seeing everyone and talking about what I love to do - plan travel!
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21/11/2024

Spotlight Balkan Countries in Travel Inspiration Thursday! The two I have been to are Dubrovnik, Croatia and Mostar, Bosnia. Both beautiful places.
In Dubrovnik, take the cable car for excellent views, wander the streets of the old city and definitely walk along the city walls.
In Mostar, the Mostar bridge draws bridge jumpers which are fun to watch, and the best views are from the top of the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque.
Which Balkan countries have you been to?

15/11/2024

Washington D.C. City Guide is HERE!
This is labor of love, a true deep dive in the city I have lived intermittently for over 10 years. I am so excited to share this with you and am confident it will help you plan your next vacation to the Nation's Capital!
25+ pages of all the need to know info - the museums, the monuments, where to stay, Top 5 lists and best restaurants listed by neighborhood.
Check it out now over at the website! www.travelbugbyamy.com

24/10/2024

Travel Inspiration Thursday is New Zealand - the North Island!

There are so many beautiful places to see all over New Zealand, that this post focuses on the North Island. And even more specifically, the northern part of the North Island.

Here are 8 things to not miss out on while visiting:

1. Explore Auckland - Lots of things to do and see here, including climbing a volcano only a short ferry ride from the city.
2. Drive on 90 Mile Beach - This beach is an official highway, but you may need to catch a coach tour to use it - most rental car companies won't allow their cars on the sand. You might spot some wild horses along the way, and the tour can take you to spots to go sledding down the dunes.
3. Take a winery tour - See the lush New Zealand landscape and sample their delicious wines.
4. Piercy Island "The Hole In The Rock" - Take a boat cruise from a port in the Bay of Islands to see this legendary rock formation which is of great cultural significance to the Maori people. Sometimes the boat will even go through the hole. You also may see orcas depending on time of year.
5. Travel to the northern most tip of New Zealand to Cape Reinga. This is where the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea meet and it is spectacular.
6. Visit Rotorua - a city with a lot of geothermal activity. See the geysers and smell the sulfur and then relax in one of many hot springs.
7. Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Witness the luminous glowworms in their natural cave habitat.
8. Experience Maori culture - participate in a hangi (traditional feast) and see a kapa haka performance to enhance your understanding of the local customs and culture.

These activities and so much more await you in the north island of New Zealand. Let Travel Bug By Amy curate your next trip! www.travelbugbyamy.com

23/10/2024

What Am I Eating Wednesday?

Food is an essential part of experiencing the culture and customs of the area you are visiting. Domestic or abroad, culinary treats await you. Creating bespoke travel itineraries, with all the need to eat specialties of your location. Of course, we also include all the other must see and do experiences!

The answer is of course mussels! These are the green lipped variety - native to New Zealand and a popular food item as well as used in many forms of nutritional supplements. Mussels are typically steamed in an endless possibility of broth options and served with crusty bread to soak up all the delicious flavors of that broth after the mussels are eaten.
We will travel to New Zealand tomorrow in Travel Inspiration Thursday. Check it out!

Enjoy stress free trip planning with Travel Bug By Amy. www.travelbugbyamy.com

17/10/2024

Travel Inspiration Thursday!

Today's inspiration is Hiroshima, Japan. Hiroshima is a city with a profound history and lots of resilience. Known for it's tragic past, today Hiroshima symbolizes peace. I loved our time in this city. Lots of places to see and things to eat - like okonomiyaki! Here are 5 things to see in Hiroshima:

1. Peace Memorial Park - a museum, green space, memorials and a must see place of reflection
2. Hiroshima Castle
3. Atomic Bomb Dome - one of the few structures left standing after the bomb
4. Floating Torii Gate at nearby Miyajima Island. Stay for low and high tide, it is beautiful.
5. Shukkeien Garden - one of my favorite gardens in Japan

Okonomiyaki is one of my favorite Japanese foods to eat. It is a pan fried dish consisting of a batter and cabbage, and then toppings and other ingredients are added as the dish is cooked in front of you. Meat, seafood, egg, cheese, you can find pretty much anything! It is typically topped with a okonomiyaki sauce (similar to Worcestershire) and then sometimes a layer of mayonnaise. But it is up to you - the name literally means "as you like it pancake". This dish is found all over Japan, but most popular in Hiroshima and Osaka. Enjoy!

Travel Bug By Amy is a bespoke travel planning service. Domestic or abroad, your trip is planned with care and attention to all the details you desire while traveling. Let's get started planning your next trip! www.travelbugbyamy.com

16/10/2024

What Am I Eating Wednesday?
Food is an essential part of experiencing the culture and customs of the area you are visiting. Domestic or abroad, culinary treats await you. Creating bespoke travel itineraries, with all the need to eat specialties of your location. Of course, we also include all the other must see and do experiences!
Enjoy stress free trip planning with Travel Bug By Amy. www.travelbugbyamy.com

10/10/2024

Travel Inspiration Thursday!

Prague in the Czech Republic is one of my favorite cities in Europe. And visiting is autumn is breathtaking. Put Prague on your autumn travel bucket list and let Travel By By Amy plan your trip - stress free! Here are 5 gorgeous spots to visit:

1. Prague Castle - the views are amazing, as well as all the building in the castle such as St. Vitus's Cathedral
2. Old Town Square - grab some hot wine and a pretzel and spend some time here admiring the architecture
3. Spanish Synagogue - beautiful inside and outside, a must-see
4. Church of St. Peter and St. Paul - this is a bit of a trek from the city center, but the views alone are worth it. The church itself is also beautiful
5. Strahov Monastery - lots of fall foliage here perfect for your photos

Yesterday's food quiz was Trdelnik! Sometimes called chimney cake, this is a popular sweet treat in Prague. The dough is wrapped around a hot iron tube and placed over hot coals to cook. This gives it its tube like structure. When done, it is rolled in cinnamon sugar, ground walnuts or other toppings. It is delicious and my toddler agreed! A must try when visiting the Czech Republic.

Make Prague your next European destination! Travel Buy By Amy can plan all the details of your next trip. Find out how: www.travelbugbyamy.com

03/10/2024

Travel Inspiration Thursday!

Bali, Indonesia is a tropical paradise, with scenic landscapes, rich culture, diverse activities, friendly locals and amazing cuisine - there is something for everyone here. With all the options, planning can be overwhelming. Have your trip to Bali planned with a bespoke itinerary created just for you. Here are 5 things I did on my last trip to Bali:

1. Take a bike tour of the lush countryside and villages
2. Toured the scenic tiered rice fields
3. Snorkeled with manta rays in the wild
4. Relaxed, snorkeled, swam and sunned at Crystal Bay
5. Visited the elephants at Mason Elephant Park and Lodge

The food quiz yesterday was Mie Goreng. Mie Goreng is a popular dish in Indonesia and Malaysia. It is very similar to Nasi Goreng, but instead of rice uses noodles. There are lots of variations of what can go in Mie Goreng, but shrimp and egg are popular. This version has a fried egg on top which is classic of Nasi Goreng. What makes this dish stand out is the sweet sticky sauce it is stir fried in called Kecap Manis. Try both Mie Goreng and Nasi Goreng when you visit Indonesia - you won't be disappointed!

Let's get started planning your Indonesian vacation! PM me or visit my website: www.travelbugbyamy.com

26/09/2024

Travel Inspiration Thursday! Today - Vietnam.

There is so much to see and do in Vietnam. It is a country I definitely need to spend more time in. We were there for only a brief visit and did not get to see many of the amazing sights. We had a pre booked tour and the disappointment at missing many places of interest was one reason I was motived to start my own travel planning business. No cookie cutter pre planned trips here. Hard work and extensive research goes into planning each trip so you don't have regrets on your return. Your vacation, your way!

Here are a few things to see and do in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi:

1. Cu Chi Tunnels: Learn about and explore these infamous tunnels.
2. War Remnants Museum: A poignant and powerful look at the impacts of the Vietnam War.
3. Mekong Delta Cruise: Explore the Mekong Delta with a river boat tour.
4. Ha Long Bay: Marvel at the huge limestone formation settled in beautiful turquoise waters.
5. Temple of Literature: A Confucian temple and Vietnam's first national university. Enjoy a Vietnamese iced coffee as you wander the grounds.

Yesterday's food quiz was Elephant Ear Fish. This is a specialty of the Mekong Delta region in Vietnam. The fish is found in ponds and swamps. The scales and fins are not removed in the cooking process. Served with veggies, herbs and fish sauce, often rolled in rice paper or with steamed rice. Crispy on the outside and sweet and tender on the inside, this is a delicious dish! Make sure to try it next time you are in Vietnam.

Going to Vietnam and need help planning? PM me or check out my website: www.travelbugbyamy.com

25/09/2024

What Am I Eating Wednesday?

Food is an essential part of experiencing the culture and customs of the area you are visiting. Domestic or abroad, culinary treats await you. Creating bespoke travel itineraries, with all the need to eat specialties of your location. Of course, we also include all the other must see and do experiences! Enjoy stress free trip planning with Travel Bug By Amy. www.travelbugbyamy.com

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