New Reads
Portugal: See, Eat, Do!
Portugal is a must-see country in Europe. We visited the coastal country early on our RTW trip and 2 weeks were not enough. We spent most of our time volunteering in southern Portugal and were able to get a glimpse of a fabulous country. Colourful tiles, seaside cliffs, bbq chicken this country has it all. [...]
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Going home after 9 months of travel and why it’s okay
Passports were stamped. Busses were ridden. Backpacks were packed, and unpacked, then packed again. 9 months of travel have gone by: We’re going home. If we follow the online trend, this should be the post where we depressingly write about our panic attacks and how we’d rather spend our life bumming on a beach while [...]
Meet the world’s worst tour guide
I should’ve known. As he drove in complete silence, smoking a cigarette with music blaring from our jeep, I should’ve known. This man was going to be a horrible tour guide. The worst of them all. We were only in Jordan for a bit more than week and Wadi Rum was on the top of [...]
Destinations
Our Bulgaria – Part 2
“OH MAN! This is it, there’s going to be a car thiiiAHHHH! Oh thank god….but there’s going to be a car next turn, I know it! Oh gaaaAHHH!”. This was my inner dialogue as our elderly Bulgarian hostess weaved between manhole sized potholes, speeding down a narrow forest road. Frequently going around [...]
Chips of the WORLD! : Part 1 – Spain
There are many subtle differences to appreciate when traveling ; language, music, architecture. But even for the seasoned globetrotter these things can pass you by. I mean, who can keep track, who has the time!? Caro and I wanted to shed some light on the most glaring and important difference to us [...]
Trip Planning
Taschen’s Guides – Review
When abroad in an unfamiliar country we (the traveler) often do our best to blend in with locals. We’ll put on our large brimmed sun hats, tie our fanny packs tight, and pull up our beige cargo pants accordingly before heading out on our adventure that day. We’ll feel like a spy. We’ll [...]
A first timer’s guide to trekking in Nepal
If you’re thinking of going to Nepal (and if not, what in the world is wrong with you) odds are you’re considering trekking through the Himalayas. If it’s your first time trekking in Nepal, it can be intimidating. Being able to boast about trekking world famous mountains was definitely motivating to me but as a [...]
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