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Posts by Julie Pogorelc

Home Author Julie Pogorelc

About Julie Pogorelc

Julie is a working professional who resides in Nashville, TN with her husband. She founded Peep Travels in 2018 with the desire to help others craft seamless vacations by offering trip planning services and sharing real-world travel advice and destination inspiration.

Why a dahabiya adventure is the best way to cruise the Nile 

Why a dahabiya adventure is the best way to cruise the Nile 

Nov 8, 2022

I don’t consider myself a cruise person. A giant ship with tons of people and scheduled “supervised” port stops –...

Our first bear encounter – Mt Rainier National Park

Our first bear encounter – Mt Rainier National Park

Jan 21, 2022

My husband and I have been hiking together for almost 12 years. We’ve hiked the Smokies, the Rockies and even...

Mt Rainier National Park – how to spend 1 day in Paradise

Mt Rainier National Park – how to spend 1 day in Paradise

Jan 16, 2022

Mt Rainier is a beaut! This 14,410 foot peak has more glaciers than any other mountain in the lower 48...

8 incredibly unique gift ideas for travel lovers

8 incredibly unique gift ideas for travel lovers

Dec 5, 2021

Looking for unique gifts for the travel-lover on your list? Look no further!   It’s 2021, and after the 2 years...

Stop overspending – set a trip budget that works in 4 simple steps

Stop overspending – set a trip budget that works in 4 simple steps

Sep 6, 2021

Have you ever gotten home from vacation to realize you spent way more than you thought you would?   We’ve all...

These 6 money saving tips will help that dream vacation become reality

These 6 money saving tips will help that dream vacation become reality

Sep 4, 2021

#wanderlusting? Let’s turn “it must be nice” into “that was freaking amazing!” I ain’t gonna beat around the bush – saving...

European hotels – what to expect (and not expect)

European hotels – what to expect (and not expect)

Nov 18, 2019

In Europe recently, I overheard some American ladies next to me at the hotel’s restaurant chatting about their predicament. They...

Lake Bled – All the things you need to do!

Lake Bled – All the things you need to do!

Jul 28, 2019

Ahh Lake Bled. Slovenia’s crowing jewel. It’s the most photographed spot in Slovenia for good reason, it’s so freaking beautiful!...

What is a UNESCO World Heritage site? And why you should care

What is a UNESCO World Heritage site? And why you should care

Jun 2, 2019

You may have heard that a place is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But what does that even mean?   In...

Slovenian Easter eggs – a new tradition!

Slovenian Easter eggs – a new tradition!

Apr 8, 2019

So…why Slovenian Easter eggs? Well, it’s no secret that I am in love with Slovenia! And I pretty much consider...

Weekend trip to Joshua Tree – A desert quickie

Weekend trip to Joshua Tree – A desert quickie

Mar 19, 2019

An easy weekend trip to Joshua Tree… or so I thought. I think I might be cursed. Or at least,...

3 International themed dinner ideas for a cultured night in

3 International themed dinner ideas for a cultured night in

Feb 12, 2019

Some people would read that title and think, man that sounds like a lot of work.   Others might read it...

An opera at Milan’s famed La Scala – bucket list, check!

An opera at Milan’s famed La Scala – bucket list, check!

Jan 23, 2019

By pure luck and circumstance, I recently had the privilege of experiencing my very first opera (on my birthday!), and...

25 budget-friendly gift ideas for the traveler in your life

25 budget-friendly gift ideas for the traveler in your life

Dec 5, 2018

Looking for some great travel-related gift ideas that won’t break the bank? Look no further! I’ve rounded up a list...

4 ways to enjoy Italy’s Lake Garda in autumn

4 ways to enjoy Italy’s Lake Garda in autumn

Nov 28, 2018

Lake Garda in Northern Italy, is truly massive, completely diverse, and oh-so scenic! This (somewhat phallic shaped) lake is Italy’s...

Are you fit enough to travel in Europe?

Are you fit enough to travel in Europe?

Nov 13, 2018

Well, I just returned from what I can confidently call a “whirlwind” 10-day vacation in Italy…and boy, am I TIRED....

Visiting Bled Island – A real-life Slovenian fairy tale!

Visiting Bled Island – A real-life Slovenian fairy tale!

Oct 23, 2018

Have you seen pictures of Lake Bled? If you haven’t, well…you’re in for a real treat. This place is gorgeous...

Leaving the country? 11 things to do before you go

Leaving the country? 11 things to do before you go

Oct 8, 2018

Leaving the country huh? Super exciting! Maybe it’s your first time? Maybe it’s not. Or maybe you haven’t ever had...

3 Packing tricks to fly home with all your travel treasures

3 Packing tricks to fly home with all your travel treasures

Oct 2, 2018

Flying to visit family for the holidays? Or maybe home from an overseas vacation?  There are some times that you...

Getcho self outside! A weekend escape to the Smokys

Getcho self outside! A weekend escape to the Smokys

Sep 25, 2018

Travel doesn’t always have to be about going on big glamorous overseas trips. Of course, they are fabulous, but we...

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