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Leeds Castle
BeyondUSA~England~Europe~Kent

Leeds Castle

For the audio version, click below. The boys and I left Eastbourne for a day trip out to Kent, to visit the “Loveliest Castle in the World,” Leeds Castle. It was quite a bit out of the way in the countryside, but being a weekday […]

by Jen Vargas
Eastbourne England
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Eastbourne England

About one hour east of Brighton, England, is another seaside resort community called Eastbourne, where we spent our final few days of our two month European trip. We rode the bus through the hilly countryside, passing the Three Sister’s Chalk Cliffs along the sea. We […]

by Jen Vargas
Halloween in London
BeyondUSA~England~Europe~Halloween~London

Halloween in London

Have you ever celebrated a holiday in another country? One holiday that we have spent away from home several times is Halloween. While RVing full time, we celebrated Halloween in two U.S. cities aside from our home in Chicago – San Diego and Albuquerque. Each […]

by Jen Vargas
The Romans, Jane Austen, & Lovely, Lovely Bath
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The Romans, Jane Austen, & Lovely, Lovely Bath

I was extremely excited to arrive in Bath, because this would be a particularly epic part of our trip – my mom would be joining us for two weeks, her first international trip ever, and we’d be touring both the Roman Baths and Stonehenge during […]

by Jen Vargas
The Medieval Castle Conwy, Wales
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The Medieval Castle Conwy, Wales

While staying in Wales, I was determined to visit one of the area’s Medieval Castles.  Because Conwy was touted as the best preserved, with the added bonus of being able to walk along the remaining town walls, we thought it would be a great choice.  […]

by Jen Vargas
Day Trip From Dublin: Blarney, Cork, & Cashel
BeyondUSA~Cashel~Cork~Europe~Ireland

Day Trip From Dublin: Blarney, Cork, & Cashel

Irish Day Tours from Dublin We chose to take a bus tour from the Dublin city center to three sites: Rock of Cashel, Cork City, & Blarney Castle.  We had just missed the date cut off to do the tour to Skellig Island, which was featured […]

by Jen Vargas
Shenanigans in Dublin, Ireland
BeyondUSA~Dublin~Europe~Ireland

Shenanigans in Dublin, Ireland

We awoke at 4:45 am to catch our flight from Edinburgh to Dublin.  Security was quick and easy.  My 9 year old, who was starting to get used to airport security, made me laugh as he went through the security checkpoint with his hands straight […]

by Jen Vargas
Iceland: 2 Day Travel Itinerary With Kids
BeyondUSA~Europe~Iceland~Iceland

Iceland: 2 Day Travel Itinerary With Kids

TIME FRAME We had approximately 2 days to explore Iceland for the first time.  We arrived on an overnight flight from Los Angeles, which landed at approximately 6 a.m. LA time, which is about 1 p.m. Iceland time. In essence, between jet lag and the time […]

by Jen Vargas
5 Ways to Overcome Your Travel Fears
BeyondUSA~RV~Travel Inspiration

5 Ways to Overcome Your Travel Fears

We have been thinking about traveling to a certain destination for many, many years, and have been waiting for the “right” time to execute our plan.   After many hours of discussion and research, we agreed that the timing was right.  But, as I went to […]

by Jen Vargas
12 Essential To-Do’s Before Traveling Internationally
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12 Essential To-Do’s Before Traveling Internationally

 *Some of these products may contain Amazon or Zazzle Affiliate Links, at no extra cost to you, but help to support this website. It has been over 10 years since our first International trip to Europe, back when I only had to pack and plan […]

by Jen Vargas
The End of Our Mexico Adventure: Cancun
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The End of Our Mexico Adventure: Cancun

We left Merida, and took the ADO Bus to the city center of Cancun, about a 4 and a half hour journey.  It was pouring rain when we arrived, and my husband, now well practiced at negotiation, bargained a taxi ride to our hotel.  Although […]

by Jen Vargas
Connecting with Family & Friends in Merida
BeyondUSA~Merida~Mexico

Connecting with Family & Friends in Merida

Spending time in the capital city of the Yucatan, Merida, was not even on our radar, until our traveling friends brought our attention to a Worldschooling Gathering taking place there in April.  We were very excited about the opportunity to spend time with our friends […]

by Jen Vargas
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The Mayan Ruins of Ek’Balam, Mexico
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The Mayan Ruins of Ek’Balam, Mexico

We used the charming city of Valladolid as a base when visiting the ruins of Ek’Balam.  The ruins site was only about a half hour drive away from the city center. There didn’t seem to be an easy way to catch a Collectivo, so we […]

by Jen Vargas
Stepping Back in Time: Valladolid, Mexico
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Stepping Back in Time: Valladolid, Mexico

After spending a week and a half on the gorgeous Riviera Maya, it was time for us to head inland. We set out for the charming city of Valladolid, located in the central Yucatan peninsula.  As we stepped out to Valladolid’s ADO bus station, the […]

by Jen Vargas
Coba Ruins and Cenote Tour, Mexico
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Coba Ruins and Cenote Tour, Mexico

After a busy, but fun-filled weekend in Playa Del Carmen, I decided that I wasn’t in the mood to figure out all the details of how to get to the Coba Ruins. Instead, we booked a tour that would take us to Coba and area […]

by Jen Vargas
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About Travel 50 States

My parents instilled a love of travel within me since my childhood, when they took my sisters and I on some memorable trips around the United States, exposing us to historical sites and vast landscapes.

My dad has visited nearly all 50 states, but my mother has visited EVERY one of the 50 states, a grand accomplishment, and a tradition that I will strive to live on with my own family.

This blog is a way for me to chronicle my travels, as well as share my experiences with others.  My hope is that I can be a resource for your own journey, whether it helps you to learn about places you plan to travel, allows you to reminisce about a similar journey you’ve taken, or simply brings you along for the ride.

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