Easy 5 day international trips from the DC Maryland Virginia area

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The video taps into the common desire for accessible international travel from a major metropolitan area, offering specific, actionable recommendations with appealing visuals and concise descriptions.

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The video suggests five international destinations that are easily accessible for a 5-day trip from the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. It highlights Mexico City, Lisbon, Panama City, Reykjavik, and Antigua, Guatemala, showcasing their unique attractions, food, and activities.

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1Introduction to easy international trips from the DMV area
2Mexico City: food, culture, and historical sites
3Lisbon: affordability, walkability, and scenic experiences
4Panama City: history, modern cityscapes, and rainforest adventures
5Reykjavik: natural wonders, geothermal lagoons, and Game of Thrones filming locations
6Antigua, Guatemala: colonial charm, volcanoes, and Lake Atitlán

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Easy 5 day international trips from the DC Maryland Virginia area 5 Trips 5 Trips to do from the DMV ~ With easy logistics ~ Mexico City, Mexico Mexico City, Mexico Lisbon, Portugal Panama City, Panama Reykjavik, Iceland Antigua, Guatemala *more like an hour but still close *next to LAKE ATITLÁN

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The DMV is one of the most underrated launchpads for international travel and nobody talks about it If you're in DC, Maryland, or Virginia, this list is just for you. As a Baltimorean and travel agent who has limited time to travel, these are the first places I would look to for a quick international trip. Save it for your next trip and follow for more travel tips and sample itineraries🫶 #dcmarylandvirginia #traveltips #internationaltravel #dullesbwireaganairports

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If you live in the Washington DC area and you're not traveling internationally every other month, respectfully, you are missing out on so much opportunity. I'm a travel agent and these are five places I'd send you right now that are easy to plan, non-stop flights and can actually be done in five days. Starting off strong with a really authentic place, Mexico City, Mexico. Mexico City is actually considered one of the best food cities in the entire world. Explore the beautiful neighborhoods of Roma and Condesa, visit world-class museums and even do the pyramids as a day trip. Lisbon is another really authentic place, but also really affordable, walkable. Ride old trams, even eat your way through Pasteis de Nata and have some fresh seafood too. Watch the beautiful sunsets from Miradouro de Santa Luzia and of course, do day trips to the Sintra Castle and the coast of Cascais. Everybody uses Panama City, Panama as a layover hub, but it's so much more than that. Walk the old town Casco Viejo for rooftop bars, plazas and colonial streets. Take the iconic Panama Canal at Miraflores Locks. The best part is you can be in a rainforest within the hour. Next one, I don't think people realize how doable this is. It's a literal bucket list trip. Soak in geothermal lagoons, drive the Golden Circle for dramatic landscapes of waterfalls and geysers. And if you're a Game of Thrones nerd or geology nerd, you have to visit Thingvellir Park, the Silfra fissure. Check out the black sand beaches and the coast and if the timing is right, you got Northern Lights. Antigua, Guatemala. This is another really authentic place, but also really adventurous. Only a 45-minute drive away from Guatemala City, which you would be landing in. You've got cobblestone streets, pastel and volcano facades that frame the whole town. Tour working coffee farms or even do an overnight hike next to an active volcano. You can even visit the nearby Lake Atitlán for water activities and bouncing between villages along the water. Save this for when you're finally ready to book the trip and follow along for more travel tips and sample itineraries.