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How To Use The London Underground

How To Use The London Underground

Have You ever opened up a picture of the London underground and freaked out? All those intersecting, Crisscrossing lines with strange yet so Monopoly-sounding names on them?
I know the first time we went to London. We were overwhelmed by the thought of getting from A to B. With time and a few simple lessons, we found riding the underground simple and all part of our London adventures.

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Exploring Barcelona in Winter

Exploring Barcelona in Winter

Exploring Barcelona in Winter: Gaudí, the Gothic Quarter & Easy Day Trips, Top Attractions, Travel Tips, & Romantic Ideas for Couples Over 50 We recently explored Barcelona in winter,...

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Packing for a Winter Mediterranean Trip: What’s in Our Bags?

Packing for a Winter Mediterranean Trip: What’s in Our Bags?

Packing light has been an interesting adventure, but we are determined to make it work for us. Packing for a Winter Mediterranean Trip is no different; in this article, we share what we packed for a two-week trip to Barcelona, including a 7-night Med cruise in February. Our last attempt at packing for winter saw us go up a bag size; let’s see What’s in Our Bags for this trip. Check out this blog for our European winter packing list and lessons learned.

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Visiting Prague for the first time.

Visiting Prague for the first time.

Prague receives anywhere from 6 to 8 million visitors a year, making it very busy most of the time. There are many reasons Prague is on so many people’s bucket lists. It boasts beautiful architecture, from Romanesque to the present trends. If architecture is not your jam, Prague also has a rich, long history spanning a thousand years to explore and great food.  

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Visiting Killarney National Park in One Day

Visiting Killarney National Park in One Day

Killarney National Park is bursting with amazing places to visit, and it is often included in a visit to the ring of Kerry. During our trip to Ireland, we planned on experiencing many of the epic...

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Is a tourist city card worth it?

Is a tourist city card worth it?

Is a tourist city card worth it? The short answer depends. There is no blanket answer, but you can do a few things to help you decide. In this blog, I will share the pros and cons of these tourist cards and some tips to determine if a particular card is a good value for you. By the end, you can confidently make the call for each city you visit.

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3 Days in Dublin: Sights, Pubs & Easy Itinerary Ideas

3 Days in Dublin: Sights, Pubs & Easy Itinerary Ideas

Planning an itinerary to explore a new destination can be overwhelming. It is my hope that as you read our blog and see how we explored Dublin, it will give you ideas for your Dublin adventure. Included are addresses, prices and opening hours when available for easy reference for you.

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Salzburg – Destination Overview

Salzburg – Destination Overview

Salzburg has so much to offer, the Birthplace of Mozart, the Von Trapp family and a History that suits the region’s beauty. You are sure to be enchanted by Salzburg as you visit and explore. It is so easy to get swept away by romance and history.

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11 Travel Documents for Australians

11 Travel Documents for Australians

Your departure date is fast approaching, and the excitement of being somewhere different is building. Sitting in the back of your mind are those niggling questions, have I got all my documents in order? Here are 11 Travel Documents to help you find peace of mind.

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