Helping 9-to-5ers see the world
with limited PTO.

Practical travel guides, realistic budgets, and carefully planned itineraries for trips that truly
feel worth it.

Hi, I’m Karen, a travel blogger, photographer, and full-time accountant who understands what it’s like to plan big adventures around a job.

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ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME
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three polaroid images of karen rosenfeld in Iceland and Italy and Zion National Park

How Much Time Do You Have?

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LONG WEEKEND

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5 - 7 DAYS

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8 - 10 DAYS

The New Seven Wonders of the World: My Quest to Visit All 7

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How I Plan a Trip Around Limited PTO: My Step-by-Step Process

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How I Afford to Travel While Working Full-Time

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Hocus Pocus Filming Locations in Salem, MA: A Self-Guided Tour
Hocus Pocus Filming Locations in Salem, MA: A Self-Guided Tour

Want to visit the real Hocus Pocus filming locations? Follow this self-guided tour through Salem and nearby Marblehead to see Allison's house, Max and Dani's house, their school, Old Town Hall, Pioneer Village, Old Burial Hill, and more.

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How to Visit Salem, MA in October: A Complete Guide
How to Visit Salem, MA in October: A Complete Guide

Planning a trip to Salem, Massachusetts in October? This complete guide covers where to stay, how to get there, parking, the best things to do, where to eat, Hocus Pocus filming locations, and tips for making the most of Salem during Haunted Happenings.

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The New Seven Wonders of the World: My Quest to Visit All 7
The New Seven Wonders of the World: My Quest to Visit All 7

I’m on a mission to visit all seven New Wonders of the World. Here’s how I’ve made it to five so far, what I learned along the way, and the two still left on my list.

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What's in My Camera Bag: My Travel Photography Gear
What's in My Camera Bag: My Travel Photography Gear

Curious what's in my camera bag? Here's the travel photography gear I actually use, including my Sony A7R V, 24-70mm lens, WANDRD PRVKE backpack, DJI cameras, drone, Samsung phone, and older Nikon setup.

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How I Afford to Travel While Working Full-Time
How I Afford to Travel While Working Full-Time

How do you afford to travel while working full-time? Here’s how I save for travel, build realistic budgets, decide where to spend and save, and make trips fit alongside my other financial goals.

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