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Exploring the City of London like a Tourist

As we entered the Tower of London, we were met with a never-ending wave of tourists. Beefeaters, taking large groups on tours around the grounds, walked past, showcasing the history of the facility in their elaborate...

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My 24 Hours Eating and Drinking in Paris

I was woken by a blast of sunshine in my eye that poked through the narrow slot between the curtains and the edge of the window. It was cruel. My stomach was making disturbing rumbling noises, but I managed to get up...

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My Finnish Sauna Experience

The room smells like the inside of a barbecue pit. It’s dark, with soot covered wood. There is one tiny window mounted on one wall for a glimpse of natural light. And then there’s the heat. It permeates...

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Yet Another Finnish Bachelor Party

Occasionally in life, you have a chance to have a “once in a lifetime” experience. When I was invited to a Finnish bachelor party (or stag party if you’re European) this past spring, I knew I...

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The Great American Road Trip: The End

Just like that, our Great American Road Trip has come to an end. My original hopes and dreams for our incredible adventure were mostly met – I didn’t die in a fiery crash, Drew and I took turns selecting the...

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The Great American Road Trip: New England

Bringing our amazing road trip to its end meant a visit to our old stomping grounds of New England. The Northeast corridor, and lovely I-95, holds lots of memories for both of us and was a suitable place to spend our...