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• The Best Things to Eat and Drink in Patagonia

  

  In such a barren landscape as Patagonia, you might expect the fruit and vegetables to be sparse and the quality of restaurant food to be pretty abysmal. You... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Five Activities to Do in Cyprus

  

  It’s rugged, picturesque shores hold myths of Greek gods and legends of Alexander the Great, the Ottomans and Saint Peter and its impossibly pretty villages... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Underwhelmed and Annoyed in Buenos Aires

  

  Before our stop in Buenos Aires, many people assured me that I would fall in love with the “Paris of South America.” Seeing as Paris is one of my favorite citie... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Fluent in 3 Months Book Review - Be Prepared to Study!

  

  As an aspiring language learner who has failed at mastering many second languages in the past (including French, Arabic, Italian, and Spanish), I've been a bit... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Behind the Scenes of a RTW Trip - Month 8 and 9 Travel Review

  

  Oops! We missed posting our Month 8 travel summary while we were in Africa on our Mystery Destination tour. So to make up for it we're making today's update a... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Our Nightmare G Adventures Africa Tour Guide

  

  When we booked our African safari as our 2014 Mystery Destination, we picked a guided tour with G Adventures so we could have three action filled weeks without... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Would You Cage Dive With Great White Sharks? We Did! (Video Evidence)

  

  One of the bucket list items I never thought we'd be checking off on this trip was cage diving with Great White Sharks in South Africa. Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Skipping a Once in a Lifetime Experience

  

  Although we secretly hope for some travel goals to work out from the start, inside we know a few aren't meant to be. So while we made every effort to make it... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Enjoying Heaven in Style - Bon Azur Apartment Review in Mauritius

  

  If there is one small detail about Mauritius that we love, it is that the island paradise doesn't come with a price tag to match its exclusive feel.Yes, you rea... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• When To Question Brand Loyalty

  

  For the last two years we've been writing on the topic of brand loyalty and points collection for travel rewards. We've proven how easy it is to collect... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• What is a Participation Camping Safari in Africa Like?

  

  When we announced our 2014 Mystery Destination as a three-week camping safari in southern Africa, we had a pretty amazing response from readers who were... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Etosha National Park's Most Amazing Watering Hole (Photo Essay)

  

  Namibia has been one of those countries where we arrived with few expectations and left with more wonderful memories than we even thought possible. Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, DESTINATIONS, ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• India's Bottom Tier Hotel Category - A Budget Breaking Fact

  

  Everyone who travels to India always seems to rave about the fact that the country is incredibly cheap. Cheap accommodations, cheap food, cheap transportation,... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Did We Really Need All That Gear on the Everest Base Camp Trek?

  

  For our first time trekking, we choose what is considered to be one of the most strenuous: Mount Everest Base Camp. When purchasing our gear in Kathmandu, we ha... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Overcoming My Fear of the Mount Everest Base Camp Trek

  

  Trekking to Mt. Everest Base Camp has been one of the most awe-inspiring experiences on our RTW trip so far. Something about working hard towards accomplishing ... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Our Top 8 Mauritius Attractions to See While Driving

  

  Many years ago we published an article about the Top 10 Things to See and Do in Mauritius when researching our dream destinations around the world. It ended up... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Love at First Sight: A Stroll Through Paris

  

  Paris: a city where the mere mention of the name leads to thoughts of romance and love. The French capital and matters of the heart have long been intertwined,... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Tips and Advice For Driving Around Mauritius

  

  Meet the "banana mobile". This tricked out convertible Mini Cooper Works from our friends at Maki Rental Cars was our mode of transport for an incredible... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Credit Card Rewards - Three Not So Heavenly Nights at the Hilton Mauritius Resort

  

  In our third Hilton credit card points redemption we ended up in a destination quite unexpected for this itinerary. The tiny island of Mauritius was never on ou... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• International Food Project: Paneer Butter Masala Recipe

  

  Before traveling to India, paneer butter masala was one of those enigmatic dishes that I always thought I could never replicate at home. The spices and flavors... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL