Travel With Mandi

05/28/2026

So he loves football and she wants romance? 🖤💛🥖✨
Why not combine both and go watch the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris?!

Touchdown kisses under the Eiffel Tower sounds like a win-win to me 🇫🇷🏈

Call me now to book your package before it sells out fast!!

05/25/2026

🏴 Scotland has been sitting near the very top of my bucket list for YEARS.

The Highlands, castles, lochs, tiny villages, hairy cows, and all that moody magical scenery? Sign me up immediately. ✈️✨

One day I WILL make it there. ❤️

Who else dreams of visiting Scotland someday?
Drop an “Aye!” in the comments if Scotland is on your bucket list too!

05/21/2026

05/18/2026

⚠️🌴 Headed to Cozumel? Here’s your friendly vacation PSA before someone ends up trading margaritas for mugshots… 😬🍹🚫

Smoking and va**ng in public areas in Mexico can come with some SERIOUS consequences. We’re talking hefty fines and even possible detainment for up to 36 hours. Yes… your little tropical v**e cloud could turn into an unexpected all-inclusive stay at the local police station. 🫠

Play it safe:
🚭 Only smoke or v**e in designated areas
📍Pay attention to posted signs
😎 Don’t let one bad decision ruin your cruise port day

Nobody wants their Cozumel souvenir to be paperwork and regret. 🌮🏝️

Mexican Law: Mexico strictly prohibits the importation and possession of e-cigarettes and va**ng devices anywhere in the country.
Customs Enforcement: Bringing a v**e off a cruise ship or through customs is considered importing it. If caught, you risk device confiscation, heavy fines, and potential detainment.
Cruise Policies: Many major cruise lines strongly warn passengers to leave v**es on the ship or at home when visiting Mexican ports of call

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05/16/2026

Flashback to last year… and whewwww, the travel gods really decided to put me through it on the way home from my Mediterranean adventure 😂✈️

As I’m leaving Venice, BAM… flight cancelled. I already knew I was going to have to stay the night in Frankfurt because they don’t fly the U.S. flights out after 5 PM, but still… not exactly how I pictured ending the trip. Of course the replacement flight was delayed too, because why not? 😅

Thankfully, Nico and his family absolutely rescued me in Frankfurt. They took me out to dinner, showed me around the city, and turned what could’ve been a stressful night into an unexpected adventure. Huge thanks to them for the kindness and hospitality ❤️

At least I got another passport stamp out of the deal 😂🇩🇪

The next morning it was off to Chicago, then finally Pittsburgh… and let me tell you, I have NEVER been more ready to hug my husband and collapse face-first into my own bed.

05/15/2026

Cruising to Alaska? Watch this informative video….

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05/14/2026

Continuing my flashback to last year aboard Explora Journeys… our final stop brought us to Ravenna, Italy, where we headed out on a bus trip to the tiny but absolutely beautiful country of San Marino. 🇸🇲(be sure to stop in to get that passport stamp!!)

Known as the world’s oldest republic, dating back to 301 AD, San Marino looked like something straight out of a medieval movie set. Perched high on Monte Titano, the cobblestone streets, stone walls, breathtaking views, and famous Three Towers made this one of the most unforgettable places of the entire trip.

We wandered the picturesque streets, did some amazing shopping, enjoyed a delicious 4-course lunch, and took in views that honestly didn’t even look real. This little country completely captured my heart, and I would go back in a heartbeat.

That evening, a few of us gathered for one last dinner at Fil Rouge, reminiscing about the incredible past 10 days together and saying our goodbyes. It’s funny how people who were strangers a week earlier can suddenly feel like lifelong friends by the end of a cruise. ✨