Thank goodness I’m back on a regular posting schedule, right?? I’ll be coming at you every Sunday from (hopefully) now on, so stay tuned for some great content!
I was inspired to create this Ultimate Travel Guide while promoting my Denver vlog across social media. On Facebook and Twitter, I noticed that people were always asking about places to go and activities to see at destinations both in the US and around the world. So I thought, why not put a travel guide together that organizes all these posts in one place?
Below, you’ll find links to dozens of blog posts to both domestic and international destinations. Some of these are The Swirl’s own posts, but most are from the blogging community! They are organized by continent and then by country and/ or state. At the end of the post, you’ll find general tips and #travelhacks that will be useful no matter where you go!
One of my favorite things about the blogging community is that we always support each other. So show these other blogs some love by checking out their travel (and other) posts!
And make sure to pin this post (Pinterest buttons located at the top and bottom of this post) and save the link so that you can have a nice reference guide for your next travel adventure! Maybe you’ll find a few new places to explore 🙂
North and Central America Travel Guide
USA
California
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood – The Confused Millennial
How to Strategize Your San Francisco Vacation – The Confused Millennial
Hiking to the Hollywood Sign – The Confused Millennial
Topanga Canyon State Park – The Confused Millennial
Exploring Muir Woods, Mt. Tamalpais, & Sausalito – The Confused Millennial
San Diego – Classy in California
Santa Monica – xoxo Bella
Colorado
Denver – The Swirl
2 Days in Colorado – Letters from Sunshine
Florida
Delray Beach – Sweetly Sally
Six Hours in Key West – Endless Bliss
Georgia
Savannah (+ Charleston, South Carolina) – Southern & Style
Hawaii
One Week on Oahu – Always, S
Kailua – Just Jade
Illinois
Chicago (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) – Caiti Nicole Blog
Louisiana
Bars & Restaurants in New Orleans – Diary of a Southern Millennial
Where to Stay in New Orleans – Diary of a Southern Millennial
Things to Do in New Orleans – Diary of a Southern Millennial
Weekend in New Orleans – Diary of Southern Millennial
New Orleans – Kayla Blogs
Michigan
Traverse City – My Little Box of Tricks
Nebraska
Omaha Recap – Caiti Nicole Blog
Nevada
Valley of Fire – xoxo Bella
New York
The High Line in NYC – The Confused Millennial
NYC – TO&E
NYC in Two Days (Day 1, Day 2) – Sincerely, Sam
North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Always, S
PennsylvaniaÂ
Philly – Kayla Blogs
Gettysburg (Places, Food, Shops) – TO&E
South Carolina
Charleston (+ Savannah, Georgia) – Southern & Style
Weekend in Charleston – Thistle Bee
Tennessee
Chattanooga – Gen Twenty
Nashville – Kayla Blogs
Nashville – Southern & Style
Texas
Exploring Dallas, Texas – Caiti Nicole Blog
Waco – Caiti Nicole Blog
Houston (Part 1,  Part 2, Part 3) – The Swirl
Utah
Exploring Utah – The Confused Millennial
Zion National Park – xoxo Bella
Washington
Seattle – Just Jade
Washington DC
Weekend in DC – The Swirl
Mexico / Central America
A Week in Costa Rica – Victori Media
Cancun / Riviera Maya – Coming Up Roses
Swimming with Dolphins in Nassau, Bahamas – Endless Bliss
Horseback Riding in Half Moon Cay, Bahamas – Endless Bliss
Taino Beach in Freeport, Bahamas – Endless Bliss
Jamaica – Becoming Bailey
Canada
Vancouver – Gen Twenty
Vancouver – Sincerely, Sam
Quebec – xoxo Bella
Capilano Suspension Bridge – xoxo Bella
Europe Travel Guide
Austria
Salzburg, Austria in 24 Hours – tori moore
Belgium
Brussels – The Swirl
Greece
Athens, Greece in 72 Hours – tori moore
Ireland
St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin – Diary of a Southern Millennial
Dublin – Barry Chic
Four Days in Ireland – Barry Chic
A Weekend in Dublin – The Swirl
Italy
Rome, Italy – Southern Belle in Training
4 Places to Visit in Rome from the Lizzie McGuire Movie – Southern Belle in Training
Borghetto Flaminio: A Vintage Flea Market in Rome – Broadcloth
The Netherlands
How to Spend 3 Days in Amsterdam – Five Foot & Fabulous
Amsterdam – The Swirl
Switzerland
A Weekend in Basel – The Swirl
United Kingdom
England
How to Spend a Week in London – Five Foot & Fabulous
Bath – TO&E
A Classy London Night Out – Broadcloth
London (Part 1, Part 2) – The Swirl
48 Hours in London – Living in Full Bloom
Scotland
One Week in Edinburgh, Scotland – Diary of a Southern Millennial
Kennedy Castle (Scotland) – RKC Southern
A Weekend in Edinburgh – The Swirl
Asia Travel Guide
Middle East
My Trip to Dubai – Diary of a Southern Millennial
Eastern Asia
Hong Kong – Gen Twenty
Africa Travel Guide
Tanzania
Mt. Kilimanjaro – Always, S
All Around (Multiple Destinations)
Top 10 International Travel Destinations You Have to Visit – The Classic Brunette
Europe Backpacking Trip: Our 2 Week Itinerary – Diary of a Southern Millennial
Europe MUST SEE List – tori moore
Travel Tips & Hacks
Transportation
Things You Need to Bring on a Long-Haul Flight – Diary of a Southern Millennial
Flying Standby – Traveling Through Tulips
10 Airport + Travel Tips to Help Save Time and Money – The Classic Brunette
7 Tips to a Great Road Trip – Rebekah Blogs
Packing
How to Pack for Europe Using Only a Carry-On – Gen Twenty
Hostels
Navigating European Hostels – Traveling Through Tulips
General
5 Important Things You Should Know if You Want to Study Abroad – Always, S
11 Hacks that Your Travel Agent Hasn’t Told You – The Sprinkle Blog
4 Tips for Millennials Traveling Abroad – The Confused Millennial
Why Taking a Vacation is Good for Your Career – The Sophisticated Gal
How to Plan Your Next Big Adventure Using Instagram – Easily Inspired
5 Ways to Get More Out of Your Travels – Gen Twenty