Author: Steph
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Berlin Christmas Markets
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After our amazing experience in Leipzig, we hooked on the German Christmas market experience. Berlin is a city we’ve always wanted to explore and it worked out to be on our way back west. When we did research on the Berlin Christmas markets, we found out that there are more…
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A Guide to the Leipzig Christmas Market
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It’s time to highlight one of the oldest and one of the largest Christmas markets in Germany. The Leipzig Christmas market dates back to 1458 and is laid out through the streets of the city center. Unlike the multiple locations of the markets in Vienna, you can wander through all…
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Wroclaw: Four Reasons We Adored This Stunning Polish City
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Poland was a popular return when I searched for budget-friendly countries in Europe. We knew very little about it, but that was the case with so many of the places that we added to our itinerary. Wroclaw was an add based on location and lodging price. It would help us…
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Prague’s Left Bank
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Prague is set beautifully on a winding river with the town spreading across both banks. Old town and many of the popular places to visit are on one side of the river. Across the famous Charles Bridge (or one of the many others) on Prague’s left bank, you will find…
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Thankful
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Yesterday was Thanksgiving in the United States. While many of our friends and family were eating huge meals, sharing their gratitude and spending quality time together, we were just having a crap day. We had bad luck with trains, awkward interactions with people, illness and a very long walk in…
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Things I Love in Prague’s Old Town
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Having a week in Prague meant that we got to slowly explore instead of trying to fit all the highlights into two days. Justin shared the major tourist spots already, so I wanted to share a few photos of some of our favorite spots we found in Prague’s Old Town.…
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10 Fantastic Steps Along The Great Ocean Road
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One of the most recommended things to do in Australia is the Great Ocean Road. It was a project completed by veterans returning from WW2 and serves as a memorial to those lost in WW1. The road curves right along the coast through a few beautiful national parks. The traditional…
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Český Krumlov: Enjoy the Fairy Tale Magic for One Night
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Český Krumlov is a town of just 13,000 people in the rolling hills of Bohemia. This magical destination in southern Czechia has become a top spot for many day trippers from Prague since the castle was made a UNESCO world heritage site in 1992. One of the most important travel…
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An Ode to Sundowners
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As the sun is setting and changing the sky into a rainbow of colors, most safari vehicles across the continent of Africa are pulling out a cooler and prepping for the sundowners. This tradition was one of my favorites in Africa. It’s a time to reflect and take in the…
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Five Cool Melbourne Spots to Embrace Your Inner Hipster
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Melbourne, Australia, was the last stop on our road trip with my mom. We planned three nights there to explore the city and spend time just hanging out. The weather wasn’t the best, with rainy, chilly days. We made the best of it, though, and found some amazing spots. We…