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Strasbourg: A Photo Diary
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Two days was not enough in this magical corner of France. Strasbourg is the official seat of the European Parliament and has been a city in both France and Germany as the lines have shifted over the years. They speak French, but it definitely doesn’t look like Paris. The old…
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Favorite Books of 2019
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One thing that our lifestyle change has enabled us to do is read more. Whether it’s a three hour train ride, mornings in the tent with no electricity or coffee shops while slow sipping coffee, reading has become part of our daily routine. We have read almost 100 different books…
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Five Paris Favorites From Our First Visit on a Budget
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Paris – the city of lights. This was the number one spot on Justin’s parents’ list to visit in Europe, so we decided to end our 10 days with them there. It is a beautiful place with so much to do and see, but we had just three days and…
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How to Pack for a Long Trip: Clothing Rules Used
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Planning a trip to multiple continents is a blast. We spent months staring at maps and googling different places on this giant, beautiful planet. How to pack for a long trip was a whole different story. We knew we’d be doing lots of shoulder-season travel, which means unpredictable weather conditions…
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Off the Beaten Path in the Outback and South Australia
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It has been hard to figure out exactly what defines “the Outback” because there are some definitions about rain and climate and others that just say it’s in the middle of Australia. The third and final part of our Outback favorites are all places in South Australia that may or…
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The 10 Safari Animals No One Talks About
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When people talk about safaris in Africa, minds immediately think of Lions, Elephants, Rhinos, and Leopards. Maybe you already know what the “Big 5” are, but I’m not a fan of that term because it was coined by hunting groups. They are the five hardest animals to hunt on foot…
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Frequently Asked Questions
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More than six months into this crazy adventure, we are finally answering some of the questions we get often on the blog. These come via text messages, Instagram DM’s and during random conversations. There is really nothing better than random questions and texts from our favorite people, so keep them…
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An Outback Road Trip: The Best Stops on the Stuart Highway
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Our strategy for our Australian road trip in the camper van was to drive to the Northern Territory from Melbourne as quickly as possible and then slowly make our way back to Melbourne over two weeks. That meant a few long drive days with many podcasts and playlists on the…
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The Outback: Three Days in The Red Center of Australia
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Sharing our three day road trip through the Red Center of Australia
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Unforgettable Encounters with Wildlife in Namibia
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Namibia is the country we dreamed about visiting for a long time. Seeing pictures of the deserts, the national parks, and the beautiful and empty coasts made it seem like the perfect introduction to Africa for us. Wildlife in Namibia was a big draw because so many of the native…
