The Best Destinations to Travel to in July • The Blonde Abroad

The trick with traveling in July is finding a place that is not too hot or overrun with crowds, but that still provides ample opportunity for sun and sightseeing. If you have some free time, time off work, or that wanderlust itch, book a plane ticket for one of these amazing travel destinations.

Here are some of the best destinations to travel to in July this year!

Iceland

July is the best month weather-wise to check out Iceland. Long days and melted highlands mean easier travel and more time to explore the natural landscape, like driving the Golden Circle or visiting the Blue Lagoon.

The sunlight stretches out to 20 hours per day, and temperatures range roughly between 46 and 59 degrees Fahrenheit—positively balmy for Iceland! Expect to get the most out of your vacation to the Land of Fire and Ice.

Prices do go up at this time, though, so be sure to book your hotel and tours months before your trip.

Peru

It is technically wintertime in Peru, but July still sees lovely sunny days and dry weather, especially on the beach and at high altitudes. July is a perfect time to explore the beautiful Cusco and ancient Machu Picchu.

As long as you stay out of the rainforest, you’re good to go!

Bogotá, Colombia

With a rich history and a promising future, Bogotá is a fascinating place to be right now. And it’s so much bigger than you think! With a metro population of nearly ten million people, the city dwarfs most American and European cities.

Sofia, Bulgaria

Hotel prices in Sofia are at their lowest in July, meaning you can explore Bulgaria’s capital without worrying about your wallet! This European city is just coming up as trendy with art galleries and fresh farmers’ markets.

But it’s still out of the mainstream—meaning few other tourists! There are plenty of sights to check out: from the National Museum of Military History to the Royal Palace—there is also a city-wide music festival.

Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm is always bursting with life—come rain or shine—but it’s in the summer that you really enjoy the Venice of the North. Wander around the Royal Palace grounds, Gamla Stan or explore Stockholm’s subway art!

It’s the perfect season to explore the open-air museum and zoo of Skansen. Summer is also the time for great bargains at antique flea markets, picnics in the park, and—if you’re feeling daring—rides in a hot-air balloon.

Krakow, Poland

Krakow days in the summertime come alive with sunshine, and energetic festivals. Lauded as Poland’s cultural capital, the city of Krakow boasts an impressive Old Town, a summer Street Theater Festival, and the beautiful Wawel Castle.

It’s easy enough to hop on a train to see the sights out of town too, including the Wieliczka Salt Mines and Auschwitz.

Indonesia

The summer is the best time to visit Indonesia, especially Java, Bali, and Papua. Watch out for crowds in July and August, but before and after should be prime time to go island-hopping.

Just be sure not to visit from October to March—these months are monsoon season, and they come with heavy rains.

Budapest

Budapest comes alive in the summer with street markets and festivals to distract you from the heat. Go for a cruise on the Danube, cool down in the medicinal thermal baths, or bike around on the hunt for some ice cream or sorbet.

Corsica and Sardinia

The lovely islands of Corsica and Sardinia are beautiful gems in the Mediterranean. Both have wild landscapes, pristine white beaches, and resorts where you can kick your feet up for a week or two.

Choose Corsica for the sleepy island vibe and Sardinia for the high-value properties.

The Seychelles

The Seychelles with their stunning white beaches and crystal-clear blue waters are not one of the top holiday destinations in the world for nothing. Stay in a thatch-roofed tree house and visit the World Heritage Site Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve.

Plus in July it´s still relatively cool and not yet swarming with Europeans.

Read More: The Ultimate Seychelles Travel Guide

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Some places are worth coming back to 🐧

Boulders Beach, Cape Town with Oliver
9 months → 21 months → 3.5 years

I blinked and my baby become a toddler…
and my toddler become a little boy. 😭

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Some places are worth coming back to 🐧

Boulders Beach, Cape Town with Oliver
9 months → 21 months → 3.5 years

I blinked and my baby become a toddler…
and my toddler become a little boy. 😭

January Wrapped 🗓️
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We landed in Cape Town mid-January and hit the ground running.

Oliver and I packed up our life and moved abroad for a year — chasing a simple question: what’s the best that could happen?

My parents joined us for the first month — which meant extra hands, loving support, and the sweetest way to begin this chapter.

Between toddler sickness (IYKYK) and playing full-time tour guide, we somehow managed to squeeze in so much life.

A long weekend in Paternoster.
Glamping under the stars at Camp Canoe.
Summertime in the city.
Oliver starting at his new preschool.
Adventures through the Cape Winelands.
Slow weekends at the farmer’s market.
Afternoons stretched long at the beach.

It’s been messy and magical.
Exhausting and energizing.

Somewhere between pharmacy runs and beach swims, it started to feel less like a move…

and more like the start of our biggest adventure yet! 🌍
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#capetown

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January Wrapped 🗓️
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We landed in Cape Town mid-January and hit the ground running.

Oliver and I packed up our life and moved abroad for a year — chasing a simple question: what’s the best that could happen?

My parents joined us for the first month — which meant extra hands, loving support, and the sweetest way to begin this chapter.

Between toddler sickness (IYKYK) and playing full-time tour guide, we somehow managed to squeeze in so much life.

A long weekend in Paternoster.
Glamping under the stars at Camp Canoe.
Summertime in the city.
Oliver starting at his new preschool.
Adventures through the Cape Winelands.
Slow weekends at the farmer’s market.
Afternoons stretched long at the beach.

It’s been messy and magical.
Exhausting and energizing.

Somewhere between pharmacy runs and beach swims, it started to feel less like a move…

and more like the start of our biggest adventure yet! 🌍
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#capetown

Sun-drenched mornings, salty air, and the kind of place that makes you instantly exhale @waldorfastoriacostarica ✌️
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Our stay at this brand-new property was truly a dream — sweeping ocean views, elevated design, and more pools than I’ve ever seen at a hotel in my entire life.

From award-winning wellness to coconuts by the pool, every detail felt thoughtful and intentional.

🧖‍♀️ The Spa
Recently named Costa Rica’s Best Resort Spa, this sanctuary blends modern wellness with local healing traditions — volcanic mud rituals, rainforest-inspired therapies, and grounding treatments that leave you floating.

🛎️ Amenities
World-class service, beachfront access, a stunning collection of pools (truly — endless), curated experiences, and those sweet elevated touches everywhere you turn. Newly opened, yet already operating like a seasoned 5-star icon.

💦 Kids’ Club
One of the coolest spaces for littles — crafts, games, toys, and outdoor play areas that made traveling with Oliver feel easy (and fun for him, too).

🥥 The Food & Coffee
Fresh, locally sourced Costa Rican flavors with elevated execution. Oceanfront bites, poolside snacks, handcrafted coffee experiences, and yes… plenty of coconuts.

🌿 Sustainability
Proud holders of the Bandera Azul Ecológica for conservation and environmental efforts — luxury and responsibility beautifully intertwined.

We truly cannot wait to come back. ✨

If you’re looking for a luxury, family-friendly escape in Costa Rica — this is your spot.

A huge thank you to @waldorfastoriacostarica for hosting us on this sunshine-soaked getaway.
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#costarica #waldorfastoria #luxuryfamilytravel #familytravel

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A little late sharing this — but I needed time to sit with 2025. It was so much more than what made it to Instagram.
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This was the year I stopped measuring life in miles traveled… and started measuring it in the days we weren’t promised.

Not in passport stamps.
Not in hotel check-ins.
Not in how far we could go.

But in the quiet relief of “clear.”
In small hands squeezing mine tighter.
In birthday candles and quiet camping mornings.
In laughter that came back after fear.

2025 was the plot twist year.

The year I learned strength doesn’t look like control —
it looks like surrender.
It looks like showing up anyway.
It looks like choosing joy even when you know how fragile it is.

And it looks like being surrounded by the people who love us most.

We traveled the world.
But more importantly —
we celebrated what we almost lost.

And at the end of it all?
We packed up our life and chose a new continent. 🇿🇦

2025, you were heavy.
You were also beautiful.
You changed me.

2026 — I’m ready.
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#2025wrapped

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A little late sharing this — but I needed time to sit with 2025. It was so much more than what made it to Instagram.
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
This was the year I stopped measuring life in miles traveled… and started measuring it in the days we weren’t promised.

Not in passport stamps.
Not in hotel check-ins.
Not in how far we could go.

But in the quiet relief of “clear.”
In small hands squeezing mine tighter.
In birthday candles and quiet camping mornings.
In laughter that came back after fear.

2025 was the plot twist year.

The year I learned strength doesn’t look like control —
it looks like surrender.
It looks like showing up anyway.
It looks like choosing joy even when you know how fragile it is.

And it looks like being surrounded by the people who love us most.

We traveled the world.
But more importantly —
we celebrated what we almost lost.

And at the end of it all?
We packed up our life and chose a new continent. 🇿🇦

2025, you were heavy.
You were also beautiful.
You changed me.

2026 — I’m ready.
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#2025wrapped

My favorite smart features of my old home! 🏠
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I put a lot of thought and design into my home, so I knew I had to get curated, high-tech window shades to match.

Enter @rollishades — sleek, custom motorized shades that actually elevate the space while solving the very real sunlight problem. From light-filtering to blackout options, everything is tailored to fit perfectly and controlled with the touch of a button (or app). It’s the kind of smart, intentional design that makes a home feel finished. 🪟🤍

I easily installed these in my guest bedroom and let me just say, when guests come over, they’re getting what feels like a hotel experience in my home (minus the room service).
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#gifted #homedesign #interiorinspo #smarthome #rollishades

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