Many Portugal road trip itineraries only make it as far north as the lovely (yet undeniably touristy) city of Porto. Don’t make this mistake. Continue on a bit further and you’ll discover the historic region of Minho Portugal. Here, rolling vineyards, charming towns, and golden sand beaches combine to set the scene for a romantic […]

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Portugal knows how to pack a punch. From its spectacular beaches and surf culture to its captivating history and culture to its dynamic food and wine scene, a Portugal road trip promises a rewarding vacation for travelers of all sorts and sensibilities.  Sure, Portugal might be small in size, but don’t let that fool you. […]

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  If you’ve been following along with us since our days of teaching English in Taiwan, you might remember that a few years ago we ran our first marathon in Taipei! As two non-runners (when we started training I could barely finish three miles!) this was a massive accomplishment.         Since that […]

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Living in Costa Rica, we’ve noticed that the country attracts a lot of native Coloradans—both tourists and expats. It seems the love of the outdoors and adventure activities aligns well with residents of both areas. So it’s hardly any surprise that Colorado immediately caught our attention as a place where we might want to spend […]

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After living in Asia for two years, we thought we had seen enough temples to last us a lifetime. But then we visited Chiang Mai, Thailand, and it didn’t take long for the glittering and ornate places of worship to mesmerize us all over again. There are over 300 Buddhist temples in the Chiang Mai province, many with […]

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We’ve known for years that if we ever traveled to Thailand, we would get traditional Sak Yant tattoos. I’m not sure how we first heard about these traditional Thai tattoos, but we were immediately intrigued. This was before we knew Angelina Jolie has one and before Sak Yant tattoos became a bit of a fad […]

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  One of our favorite things about traveling with locals is the opportunity it provides to go deep under the surface of a new destination. To not only experience off-the-beaten-track attractions but also to learn about the unique culture, history and importance of the area from the viewpoint of someone who knows it intimately. Without […]

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Can you believe that we’re already approaching the end of year? As always, the past 365 days have whirled right on by. It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating the start of 2015 in New York City, complete with over-sized glitter glasses and all!     2015 was a massive year of transitions for […]

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It doesn’t matter if you’re a honeymooner or a family of four, the magnificence of Maui never seems to disappoint. We took advantage of our time there, while visiting for a friend’s wedding, to explore both sides of the island paradise a few days before and after the festivities. From the touristy tiki torches of Lahaina in the east to the surreal sunrise on Mount Haleakala in the wild west...

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  Rhodes (pronounced rho-dos) is the largest—and perhaps the most famous—of the gorgeous Greek Dodecanese Islands. In comparison to the quiet and lovely Leros, the island of Rhodes is well trodden. Before the discovery of Santorini’s unique caldera, Rhodes was actually one of the most popular Greek islands to escape to for sun and sea. […]

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