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  • An Expat's Experience Living in Indonesia
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    An Expat’s Experience in Indonesia

    June 23, 2020 laurenslighthouse

    For those of you who have the travel bug, the idea of spending time abroad is exciting! Traveling to new places, experiencing different cultures, and meeting people from other backgrounds…

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  • 22 Tips to Travel Like a Pro
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    22 Tips to Travel Like a Pro

    February 26, 2020 laurenslighthouse

    We’ve all made mistakes while traveling and throughout the past two decades, I’ve learned from my own and from my parents’ mistakes so that YOU don’t have to! After traveling…

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  • A Day in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Lauren's Lighthouse
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    12 Hours in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    February 5, 2020 laurenslighthouse

    Puerto Vallarta is one of the most vibrant and lively cities in the world. Many North Americans actually move here to escape the cold winters and the work-obsessed lifestyle that…

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  • Hyatt Regency, Stillwater Spa, Thomsons Kitchen & Bar Calgary - Lauren's Lighthouse
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    Why Stay at the Hyatt Regency Calgary

    January 30, 2020 laurenslighthouse

    We all love traveling, but how about becoming tourists in our own city? Jason and I were fortunate enough to get a taste of the tourist life in Calgary by…

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  • Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta - Lauren's Lighthouse
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    Staying at the Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta

    January 22, 2020 laurenslighthouse

    Alas, we finally made it back to our favourite Mexican mega-resort, Vidanta. When we thought that their Riviera Maya location was gigantic, their Nuevo Vallarta location blew it out of…

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  • Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise - Lauren's Lighthouse
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    Night at the Fairmont Château Lake Louise

    January 7, 2020 laurenslighthouse

    This post may contain affiliate links in which I make a small commission if you click you and make a purchase, at no extra cost to you! Oh. My. Goodness.…

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  • Nara, Japan Day Trip Guide from Osaka - Lauren's Lighthouse
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    Nara Day Trip Guide

    November 21, 2019 laurenslighthouse

    Only have one day in your busy Japan itinerary to visit Nara? Well you’re in luck because this post includes everything you need to know to see as much as…

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    The Ultimate Kyoto Travel Guide

    November 6, 2019 laurenslighthouse

    Kyoto is one of the most unique cities of Japan and has a number of landmarks and districts that are imperative to see. I’ve put together seven of the most notable…

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  • How to Prepare for Trip to Japan
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    10 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Japan

    October 24, 2019 laurenslighthouse

    After spending two weeks traveling in Japan, Jason and I discovered that there were things we were prepared for, and things we missed that made our lives a little more…

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  • Week at Vidanta Riviera Maya - Lauren's Lighthouse
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    Staying at the Vidanta Riviera Maya

    October 3, 2018 laurenslighthouse

    Nothing beats a luxurious stay in a tropical destination at virtually no cost, and this September I got to book a week in a 3200 sqft 3-bedroom spa suite at…

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Meet Lauren

Hi and welcome! I’m Lauren, engineer slash travel content creator, along with my other half, Jason. I hope to stir inspiration within other 9-5’ers to capture the world with their own lens while balancing a healthy lifestyle, in body, mind and soul. Feel free to contact me at lauren@laurenslighthouse.com or read more!

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It’s almost time to come home! 🥲 This is the longest trip Jason and I have ever taken together, and we trekked through four incredible countries that we honestly would come back to repeatedly!
Our first YouTube video is out you guys!! 💃🏻 Paris part ☝🏻!
Didn’t think I’d ever say this but I wish I packed more clothing with us on this trip 😅
Even though it’s rained a decent amount throughout our entire trip the past three and a half weeks (wow I can’t believe it’s been less than a month since we left home! It feels like so much longer!), I have to say that it’s come as more of a relief.
SAVE this post for your next trip to Paris! 🇫🇷
One thing I’ve had to learn when Jason and I started taking our content more seriously, is to take joy in being in the cold.
Visiting l’Arc de Triomphe this time was a little bit different than the last as it was in the process of becoming an art installation, being wrapped for the first time in history.
What’s your favourite childhood memory?
Absolutely gorgeous sunrise at Esplanade du Trocadéro 😍

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  It’s almost time to come home! 🥲 This is the  It’s almost time to come home! 🥲 This is the longest trip Jason and I have ever taken together, and we trekked through four incredible countries that we honestly would come back to repeatedly!  One place we loved in particular was London and we wished we had plenty more time to experience it. We were in between Iceland and the Dolomites and took the opportunity to give ourselves a break here instead of hustling, and we didn’t get to see nearly as much as we would’ve liked to!  We loved London for its many free museums and parks, its best-in-the-world transit system (which is an attraction of its own when you ride a double decker bus), amazing cheap eats and the mix of modern and historical architecture.  The UK is a stunning country we can’t wait to see more of, and we’re praying we can be back soon!  📸 @jasonmengvisuals 
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#thisislondon #londonenthusiast #visitlondon #londonphotography #milleniumbridge #prettycitylondon #globetrotting #worldtravelscapes #darlingescapes #sheisnotlost #radgirlslife #dametraveler #damestravel #femmetravel #londonist #londonforyou #londoncityworld #seemylondon #roamtheplanet #roamnation #roamearth #thegreatplanet #theglobalwanderer #wanderlustgirl #womenwhotravel #girlslovetravel #lonelyplanettraveller #cntraveller #stillatraveler #girlsabroad 
  Our first YouTube video is out you guys!! 💃🏻 Our first YouTube video is out you guys!! 💃🏻 Paris part ☝🏻!  Jason worked hard to get this out amidst all our travel planning, driving, exploring and creating every single day.  I’m so proud of him and can’t wait for you to watch it as well as our other videos coming up 🥲  Oh and guess what? We finally booked our flight back home! We can’t believe our European adventures are coming to an end for this year, but man are we excited to book our trip out for next year!  We still have a wedding to plan and host and we’re already booking our honeymoon 😅  Let us know what you think of the video! The link is in my bio. Much love 🙏🏻  📸 @jasonmengvisuals 
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  Didn’t think I’d ever say this but I wish I pa    Didn’t think I’d ever say this but I wish I packed more clothing with us on this trip 😅  I guess that’s the downside of doing a multi-destination trip where you need everything from winter wear to rain jackets to hiking apparel to dresses and city clothing!  Is one large suitcase for one couple not enough? 😆  How much luggage do you bring with you on your trips? 🧳🎒  📸 @jasonmengvisuals  .
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  Even though it’s rained a decent amount througho Even though it’s rained a decent amount throughout our entire trip the past three and a half weeks (wow I can’t believe it’s been less than a month since we left home! It feels like so much longer!), I have to say that it’s come as more of a relief.  Don’t get me wrong, I was seriously bummed out a ton of times when it poured in Paris, Iceland, London and here in Italy. Frustration was definitely a reoccurring theme in me when dealing with the weather conditions.  But my body has thanked God for the times it rained as they gave me time to recover.  Traveling comes at a price. Not just financially! But on your mental and physical well-being. When that happens, find solace in those break opportunities. Don’t force yourself to try and see everything! You know you never will. And you’ll have a stronger desire to come back!  📸 @jasonmengvisuals 
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#dametraveler #femmetravel #travelette #traveleurope #parismood #thisisparis #visitparisregion #pariscityworld #parisjetaime #seemyparis #hello_france #secretsdeparis #visitparis #visitfrance #wanderlustparis #pariscityworld #womenwhotravel #meettheworld #nomadict #roamnation #worldtravelscapes #darlingescapes #femaletravel #girlsabroad #girlsvsglobe #globelletravels #nomadgirls #sheisnotlost #ladiesgoneglobal #prettycityparis 
   SAVE this post for your next trip to Paris! 🇫🇷  Here’s some info if you plan to get around Paris using their metro, RER, bus and more!  The Paris Visite travel pass might be the best choice if you’re in Paris for 1, 2, 3 or 5 consecutive days, and if your visit crosses over from weekend to weekdays. This is an unlimited travel magnetic pass that you can purchase at any ticket desk or machine at any train station.  There are options to travel in zones 1-3 (Paris only) as well as zones 1-5 (Greater Paris including Château de Versailles, Disneyland and CDG and ORLY airports).  With this pass you can also get 25% off the entrance fee to the Tour Montparnasse observation deck!  BUT there are other options…  The Navigo weekly pass is perfect if you know you’re hitting up specific zones (or all of them!) and are planning on transiting quite a bit. It works on a Monday to Sunday basis so perfect if your stay doesn’t cross over the weekend!  All you need is a little ID photo (we had photocopies of our passports so the lady at the kiosk cut ours up and stuck them onto the card) and €5 for the Navigo card.  The cost for the weekly unlimited pass (€22.80 for all zones) is actually so worth it if you know you’re transiting to and from the airport and going to Versailles.  Navigo also has a youth pass on weekends for those under 26! Super advantageous if you’re constantly taking transit and are taking a weekend trip to Paris.  Are you planning on visiting Paris soon?  📸 @jasonmengvisuals 
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#dametraveler #femmetravel #travelette #traveleurope #parismood #thisisparis #visitparisregion #pariscityworld #parisjetaime #seemyparis #hello_france #secretsdeparis #visitparis #visitfrance #wanderlustparis #pariscityworld #womenwhotravel #meettheworld #nomadict #roamnation #worldtravelscapes #darlingescapes #femaletravel #girlsabroad #girlsvsglobe #globelletravels #nomadgirls #sheisnotlost #ladiesgoneglobal #prettycityparis #prettylittletrips 
  One thing I’ve had to learn when Jason and I sta One thing I’ve had to learn when Jason and I started taking our content more seriously, is to take joy in being in the cold.  My body doesn’t take well to the cold at all despite doing a winter sport all my life. But when Jason and I spend hours on end in the rain, wind and snow, I have no choice but to adapt.  It’s now at a point where I can take an ice bath without jumping right out! (If you missed my Iceland Sky Lagoon stories, I’ll be saving them in my highlight 😉)  Do you prefer the cold or heat?  📸 @jasonmengvisuals 
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  Visiting l’Arc de Triomphe this time was a littl    Visiting l’Arc de Triomphe this time was a little bit different than the last as it was in the process of becoming an art installation, being wrapped for the first time in history.  Artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude had dreamed of this day for decades and were known to wrap iconic monuments, bridges and even islands across the world.  Though he passed away last year, Christo’s legacy lives on as l’Arc de Triomphe dresses herself in silver for everyone to see.  What’s one thing you’ve seen in a rare (or one time only) occurrence that you may never see again?  📸 @jasonmengvisuals 
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   What’s your favourite childhood memory?  I don’t know if I can truly pick just one, but I remember so clearly the summer days at my great-aunt and great-uncle’s country house in Juvisy-sur-Orge where I would pick vanilla flowers in the unfenced backyard that met the forest, feed the fish in the pond and watch French movies all night eating shrimp crackers.  I remember even the scents of each piece of that memory. I also remember my mamie asking me every 12 seconds if I were hungry 😂  Though I never got to meet my grandparents, I’m glad I had the experience of “spending summers at grandma’s”!  What’s a childhood memory you like to look back on?  📸 @jasonmengvisuals
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