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Last Friday Night (Dubrovnik Edition)
Our love affair with Croatia continues. So much so that – as was the case in Spain – we uncharacteristically became beach/water guys. I guess it’s that we wanted to experience everything. And when,...
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It’s Official, We’re Not Security Threats
We’re always excited to get back to our home base. This time, though, we were especially eager because we were looking forward to trying out our Global Entry Trusted Traveler memberships upon landing...
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Road Tripping with Our National Park Passport
Let the road trip begin! We flew into Las Vegas and immediately set out on a small-scale road trip that will have us camping and exploring our way to Colorado. You know we can’t go too long without...
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Minds Blown by Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
Heading out of Colorado for the last part of our camping road trip, we were exhausted and brain dead (but inspired!). So what did we do? We leaned even further into the madness by frying ourselves in...
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How to Be a Happy Camper
During this road trip, we’ve lucked out – so far – with top-notch campsites. While we’re not doing any backcountry camping this time around (that will come later in the summer), We’ve snagged some...
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Photo Wrap Up of USA Road Trip
No better time than the beginning of our “All American” month AND the week of July 4th to do a photo wrap up of our three week USA road trip across Nevada, Arizona, Utah and Colorado.
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Don’t Be Trashy
When we were in Dubrovnik, Croatia – which we’ve waxed rhapsodic about multiple times here – there is one thing that really bothered us. See, we’re not totally biased.
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A Perfect (Food!) Day in Portland
It’s time for us to give Seattle a little air and, instead, do a some rambling on-and-on about our second favorite city. Portland, Oregon. We used to live there, so this bit of Portland love is long...
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Awesome Adventures – The Olympics
Last year, we decided to – from time to time – highlight some of our most spectacular past journeys under an “Awesome Adventures” heading. To qualify, the journey has to be the best of the best. There...
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Washington DC Keep it classy!
I really liked Washington DC. I mean, what is there NOT to like? The place is OOZING with history. But by the end of our road trip, I just felt this gaping hole without Shaun. These were places we said...
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Time for Some Beach Bars in Europe?
I’ve been in Europe for most of this year and I’m finding that the places have been liking the most are near the coast. There is something about being near the water that just seems to keep me calm and...
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The Beauty of Seville in Photos
The first time I got a chance to see Seville, I knew I was going to love it. I have developed a love affair with Spain this year, and Seville is simply one of those cities that I adored from the moment...
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Up for an African Safari Adventure
Its been way, way too long since I went to Africa. 2009 to be exact. I have promised myself that 2013 will be the year that I get back there and explore. There are so many reasons I can’t wait to get...
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The Ultimate Train Challenge is Ready for… You!!
This is the announcement that I have been ready to make for months now. The Ultimate Train Challenge was one of my travel highlights in 2011. Lisbon to Saigon — 15,000 miles — all on trains. From the...
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There’s Something About Maui
Aloha! As I write this, our time on Maui isn’t quite over, and we’ve already snapped hundreds of pictures. It’s overwhelming to sit here clicking through them all because it’s a reminder of how...
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Snap Judgement – 24 Hours in Beijing
Before landing in Beijing, China, we decided that – once on the ground – we’d pay close attention to our first impressions. Unfiltered first impressions.
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Happy in the Hutong
The smartest thing we did in Beijing was getting out of our posh hotel and moving into a traditional residential area. Sure, the fancy hotel had us about as close as we could be to the major tourist...
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Over Shanghai
Zooming to Shanghai via high-speed train – 200 mph, yo! – we were buzzing from our hutong experience in Beijing. Little did we know that things were about to get even better in Shanghai before,...
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Consider Namibia a Possible New Hot-Spot
There are few places in the world that I recommend more highly than Namibia. It has a lot more to see and do than you would think, especially because South Africa and Botswana get all the tourist...
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Headed Back to Los Angeles Soon
And the question for me is what to do when I get there. My folks moved to just outside LA a few years back, so that is where I do my Christmas holidays these days. But I am not from there and don’t...
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