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- Guide to Cape Town, South Africa April 3, 2020
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- Experience Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, New Mexico May 29, 2019
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- Tinkertown Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 15, 2019
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- Museums of University of New Mexico in Albuquerque May 5, 2019
- Exploring Petroglyph National Monument Albuquerque, NM May 1, 2019
Category Archives: Europe
Grótta Lighthouse & Kvika Footbath in Reykjavik, Iceland
On the outer reaches of Iceland’s capital city Reykjavik, at the most northwestern point of the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula sits Grótta Lighthouse. A bird sanctuary, place of beauty and solitude, this is a favorite spot for those looking to get away from … Continue reading
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Top 3 Iconic Sights in Reykjavik, Iceland
Iceland is filled with natural splendor everywhere you look. In the capital city of Reykjavik there are manmade wonders which are worthy of your time as well. Hallgrímskirkja A national sanctuary, active church, and the most recognizable building in Iceland … Continue reading
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Top Four Foodie Picks in Reykjavik, Iceland
Traveling to Iceland wasn’t planned as a foodie trip, but it turned out to be one anyway. Much of the country is devoid of any restaurant options, and not just for fine dining, gas station dinners were a norm. However, … Continue reading
Planning Your Ring Road Itinerary for Iceland
The Ring Road is a whirlwind road trip for those adventurous souls who wants to explore Iceland. Driving around the perimeter of the country on a road which has only two lanes, watch as the landscape constantly changes from Jurassic … Continue reading
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7 Essential Tips For Traveling To Iceland
Iceland is hot springs and glaciers. Fire and ice. The Ring Road circling the coast of the country is made for road tripping and you don’t even need to get out of the car to witness its beauty and see … Continue reading
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Island hop in Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, Lido
If you have at least two days in Venice, after visiting the sights of the city on the first day, your second should absolutely be devoted to visiting the islands. A short and scenic ferry ride away from the mainland there … Continue reading
Eat you way through Venice
Osteria Enoteca Ai Artisti, Fondamenta della Toletta 1169\abc, 30123 Venezia, Italy Without reservations, we scored the last table of the night in this cozy romantic osteria. The ambiance, food, and service were wonderful. I asked what a typical Venetian dish … Continue reading
Sightseeing in Venice
Piazza San Marco Also known as St Mark’s Square, this is one of the top attractions in the city. There are a number of remarkable buildings here including St. Mark’s Basilica, the Campanile, Doges Palace, and the Clock Tower. Best … Continue reading
Off the beaten path in Venice
Scala Contarini del Bovolo, S. Marco, 4301, 30124 Venezia, Italy You want to get a great view of the city, but shutter at the thought of the crowds and lines you’ll find near the St Mark’s Campanile. What if I … Continue reading
Spontaneous daytrip to Florence
Flying by the seat of our pants, we popped into Termini Station in Rome and bought the earliest roundtrip train tickets to Florence. The trip was approximately an hour and thirty minutes (each way), $47 (each way), and absolutely worth … Continue reading