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Insalata Verde - Green Salad in Sicily

Lost in Translation: Insalata Verde – Taormina, Sicily

May 14, 2012||

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 Indian Cove Hiking

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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Secluded Beach - Broken Head, Australia

Inching Our Way Towards Location Independence

May 07, 2012||

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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Greek Theatre - Taormina, Sicily

We're Headed Back to Europe & Happy to Announce Our Partnership with Hostel Bookers!

May 01, 2012||

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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Long Exposure Stars - Joshua Tree

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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Indian Cove Campground - Joshua Tree

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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Buddha Statue - Laos

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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Mystery Spot - Santa Cruz, CA

Mysterious Happenings at the Mystery Spot - Santa Cruz, CA

April 14, 2012||

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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Thames River London by Trey Ratcliff

Ideas for a Rainy Day in London

April 10, 2012||

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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Koh Phangan Island - Thailand

7 Places to Visit in Southeast Asia

April 04, 2012|| ,

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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