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Welcome to The Brutally Honest Traveler! This isn’t your typical sugar-coated travel blog with insta-worthy photos of beach sunsets and clichés about “finding yourself”
and long lists of “places to stay in X” when the blogger has never personally stayed in all of those places. Nope, we’re here to spill the tea on what travel actually is like—fun, yes, but also sweaty, stressful,
and occasionally disappointing. I’ll tell you which spots are worth the hype, which ones are overrated tourist traps, and which “hidden gems” are hidden for a reason.
So buckle up—it’s not always pretty, but it’s always real!
Latest Blog Posts…
The Irma Hotel Cody, Wyoming – Honest Review
Thomas Stone National Historic Site Review – Maryland
Remembering the Manning-Rye Covered Bridge – Whitman County, Washington
#ThatNWBus – How to find That PNW Bus – Washtucna, Washington
One Day Itinerary in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona
Geneva Marriott Hotel Review – Switzerland
Is a Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon Ride Worth it?
Amritsar One Day Itinerary: Golden Temple, Wagah Border & More
Diamond Beach Iceland: ice Beach Everything You Need to know
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Brutally Honest Travel Reviews, Itineraries, and more!
I don’t play around; I tell it like it is. If I don’t like something, I’ll tell you. I’ll tell you exactly what to expect and give you the real tea on popular
(or not-so-popular!) tourist attractions, destinations and hotels. From travel photography tips, hiking guides, and useful itineraries,
I’ve got all kinds of tips and tricks for you dive into all based on my personal experience. Every single place on this blog, I’ve been to personally and I’m not afraid to tell it like it is!
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Here are some of my favorite destinations—each one handpicked, explored, and judged with honesty by yours truly. Whether it’s a beautiful national park, a city that buzzes with energy, or a hidden gem that actually lives up to the name, I’ve got the insider scoop. Click below to find out where to go, what to skip, and why that “must-see” attraction might be more of a “meh-see.”
East Africa Safari Planning Resources
Going on safari soon? Thinking about planning that bucket list trip to Kenya, Uganda, and/or Tanzania? I’ve been there/done that! Check out my resources below!
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