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• Impressions of Curacao from a First-Time Visitor

  

  Call us crazy, but whenever we visit a new place we always find ourselves asking, Could we live here? It’s fun, we think, to try to imagine life as a local,... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• What It’s Like to Stay at a Portuguese Pousada

  

  Bare and basic. Bed with sheets, pillow and blanket, maybe a place to hang clothes. Bare light bulbs in the ceiling. You will usually be living out of suitcase... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• What to See in Olomouc

  

  When we began planning our “grand tour around the Czech Republic,” Olomouc (oh-la-MOOTZ) almost didn’t make the list. Okay, its Holy Trinity Column is a UNESCO... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Why You Should Put Litomysl on Your Czech List

  

  Litomyšl (lee-ta-MEE-shul) is a small, quiet town with an almost untouched historical center that few people have heard of. What’s worse, even fewer visit... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• One Day in Kutna Hora, Czech Republic

  

  The ancient silver mining town of Kutna Hora is one of the Czech Republic’s most popular destinations. Only an hour from Prague, it makes a great day trip and a... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Sedlec Ossuary: Macabre Bone Church of Kutna Hora @VisitCZ

  

  While it may appear to be a rather unassuming town, Kutná Hora is a popular tourist destination, and its most sensational attraction is Sedlec Ossuary,... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• 17 Essentials to Prepare for Overseas Travel

  

  As you prepare to travel abroad, you may begin to feel overwhelmed by all the things to remember. Worry not, we’re here to help. Here is a list of the... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Preparing to Sell: Update a 1970s House Inexpensively

  

  With all the HGTV examples available, it’s easy to get ideas on how to update a house inexpensively. But they never seem to answer one question: Why is it that... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• One Day in Waterford, Ireland

  

  Less than a 2-hour drive from Dublin, Waterford is best known for its namesake crystal, but that’s not all the city has going for it. Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Eating at Restaurant L’Hort De Casa, Andorra

  

  Instead of planning how we’ll spend each travel day, Dan and I prefer to head out with a general idea of where we want to go and stop when something catches... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• La Birreria in Andorra: A Beer Lover’s Heaven

  

  When we discovered La Birreria in Andorra la Vella’s medieval center, it was quite a surprise. Tiny Andorra sits between two famous wine producing countries... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Visiting Andorra La Vella’s Old Town – Worth It?

  

  When we told people we were going to spend a few days visiting Andorra, we were met with a lot of blank looks. Andorra isn’t on most people’s radar. Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• One Day in Burano: What to See on the Lace Island of Venice

  

  A while back, we took our first Mediterranean cruise though to be specific, most of the cruise ports were in the Adriatic, namely Italy, Croatia, Montenegro... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• One Day in Dubrovnik: How Much Can You Really See?

  

  Dubrovnik is widely known as the “Pearl of the Adriatic” because of its stunning tile-red roofs and medieval stone walls jutting into the sparkling, azure blue... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Panama Dining: Where to Find the Best Steak

  

  Few things smell and taste as delicious as a succulent steak grilled to perfection over an open fire. Unless you’re in Panama. Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2016 DESTINATIONS

• Easy Patacones Recipe from Panama

  

  Patacones in Panama are sort of like French fries in the United States: Everyone eats them and you find them on practically every menu. Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Wander Around Cuenca’s Narrow, Cobbled Streets for Any Le...

  

  Wander around Cuenca’s narrow, cobbled streets for any length of time and you’ll see that it is full of charming squares and churches. None, though, is as... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Exploring El Camino Real De Panama

  

  Once upon a time, long before Panama had its canal or a train, a road ran through the Panamanian jungle. This was not just any road, however. Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Definitive Guide to Visiting the Panama Canal

  

  Mention Panama and most people will immediately think of its famous canal. It’s no wonder, really, because it’s one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Colorful Colonial Cartagena Awaits You

  

  Dear Luke and Leia, Guys you’re going to love colorful colonial Cartagena, a walled city founded in June of 1533, where old meets new in a seamless pattern of... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL