Lost in Translation: Insalata Verde – Taormina, Sicily
After a few days of pizza and pasta, I was ready for a nice big salad full of fresh vegetables. The salad options on the menus at most of the restaurants in Sicily were limited, but…
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Joshua Tree - Day to Night in Photos
Even though we dislike camping in the rain, the conditions after a storm can be picture perfect, especially in the desert. This previous trip to Joshua Tree was no exception.
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Inching Our Way Towards Location Independence
I have some exciting news! Today I cut down my bookkeeping work schedule from four days a week to two and I’m hiring an assistant to pick up the extra work. I couldn’t be happier about it!
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We're Headed Back to Europe & Happy to Announce Our Partnership with Hostel Bookers!
Scott and I have been dreaming of returning to Europe together since we both have visited in our teens and early twenties, but never as a couple. We didn’t plan on our return to be…
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Travel Shot: Stars Run Circles Around the Sky
This photo was created by taking three 10 minute exposures and layering them in post processing. You obviously need a tripod and…
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Camping in Joshua Tree - No Rattlesnakes This Time!
As the evening of Friday the 13th grew closer, I was beginning to have Deja Vu from our last camping trip. I stopped at the coffee shop near our house to load up on caffeine for what I expected to be a long night ahead.
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Our National Geographic Cover Shot
This photo was taken during our short stop in Vientiane, Laos, after a train ride from Bangkok. We were not extremely impressed with Vientiane, but they did have some interesting temples to explore…
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Mysterious Happenings at the Mystery Spot - Santa Cruz, CA
On a recent trip to Santa Cruz, I had to show Scott one of the coolest tourist attractions in the area. The Mystery Spot is a gravitational anomaly that will blow your mind…
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Ideas for a Rainy Day in London
When it comes to going on any trip that involves an element of sightseeing, the last thing anyone wants is a rainy day. But if we’re honest, a holiday in Britain does tend to go hand in hand with the chance of the wet stuff.
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7 Places to Visit in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia has an abundance of diverse countries for all types of travelers. You may think only backpackers visit Southeast Asia, but that’s just not the case. You can make a trip to this region on a budget or easily spend $50 night on…
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