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Planning a Trip to Greece

Greece is one of the most beautiful countries in all of Europe. Is that too bold a statement? The internet tells me no. It has that magic blend of history, culture, and natural beauty that makes it an ideal locale for...

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2016 Highlights: Five Unforgettable Destinations

It’s that time of year, when we reflect back on the year. We like to take stock of our travels in an attempt to remember and appreciate how lucky we are to travel as much as we do. This year was top notch for...

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Balkans Road Trip: Budget and Resources

We’ve been so touched by the outpouring of support and interest that we’ve received about our road trip through the Balkans. It was an adventure like no other, and we’re still basking in the glow of it all. But...

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The Best Place You’ve Never Heard Of

You’ve probably never heard of Papigo, Greece. Don’t worry. It’s far off the beaten path of Greek tourism. We had never heard of it either. Like many of the best things in life, we stumbled upon it,...

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The Pelicans of Prespes National Park

No one told us about the pelicans in Prespes National Park. I mean, if my Greek village was full of tame pelicans I might keep it to myself, too. But we had to find out about the pelicans the hard way. As we took a...

Europe Road Trip: Hitting the road for nine weeks

Our Europe Road Trip, By the Numbers

Our Europe road trip adventure is officially over. Nine weeks felt epic, but also flew by. Life is like that. The afternoon we returned our faithful Peugeot to the Nice Airport, it was warm again. The chill that hung...