Top 10 Travel Blog Posts of the Year – So Far!


Hi Reader,

We’re halfway through the year, and it’s the perfect time to round up what you loved most. These are the top 10 blog posts from Travel Must Do's you’ve read, saved, and shared the most in 2025.

If you missed any, now’s the time to catch up—especially if you’ve got a road trip, cruise, or flight coming up.

Best Time to Avoid Traffic when Driving Thru Atlanta, GA
29 Best Restaurants In or Near Ka’anapali, Maui
The Ultimate Rose Parade and Rose Bowl First-Time Visitor Guide
5 Best Ways to Get from Rome to Civitavecchia Cruise Port
Driving Around Oahu: 29 Best Stops
San Diego Airport Car Rental Return: All You Need to Know
Mykonos, Greece from a Cruise Ship: 13 Things to Do from Port
Gibraltar from a Cruise Ship
15 Best Under-Seat Carry-On Luggage – Wheels and No Wheels
Kusadasi, Turkey from a Cruise Ship: 15 Shore Excursions

📌 Save this list to your Pinterest board, Notes app, or browser bookmarks so you can easily find it when you’re planning your next trip.


TRAVEL TIP: Try Planning Your Travel with the Help of These Blog Posts

Each of these posts is packed with first-time visitor tips, logistics, and honest advice—perfect for trip planning or simply as inspiration. Whether you're cruising the Mediterranean, road-tripping in Hawaii, or prepping for a parade, there's something here for you.


MY RECOMMENDATION: Adjustable Phone Lanyard Wrist Strap

I’ve been using this adjustable phone lanyard wrist strap on every trip lately and love how handy it is. It keeps my phone secure but accessible, whether I’m snapping photos, using Google Maps, or scanning tickets. No more digging in my bag—or worrying about dropping it overboard on a cruise!


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Thank you so much for your support this year! Whether you’re reading along quietly or sharing Travel Must Do’s with friends, I’m so grateful to have you here.

Talk soon,
✈️ Melodie from TravelMustDos.com


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