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The Ultimate First-Timers Guide to New York City
Growing up in the Midwest, I had all the classic thoughts about the Big Apple. Watching the New York skyline on TV and in movies hundreds of times made me curious and a little intimidated. My first time in New York City wasn’t until I was 26 years old. We…
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Things to Know Before Traveling to Vietnam (Updated 2024)
Vietnam is cruising up lists of popular places to travel. It is a country filled with history and amazing places. We wanted to share some things to know before traveling to Vietnam for anyone planning a trip. As always, please let us know if you have any questions or anything…
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Ha Long Bay Cruise: A Candid Review of the Stunning Journey With Some Surprises
One of the experiences on our dream list was a Ha Long Bay cruise on a junk boat. After some research, we decided to go with Indochina Junk. They are a sustainable company cruising through a quieter part of the bay. Leading up to this trip, we had only ever…
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The Best Coffee in Hanoi (Some Snacks Included)
Vietnam is known to be a tangle of flavors for the tastebuds. The street food tours are constantly rated as a top attraction. As vegetarians, we were reluctant to dive in too deep on the food side, but we dove all the way into the deep end with coffee in…
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A Weekend Guide to the Seaside Town of Russell, New Zealand
Imagine sitting on a bench with a small cup of ice cream. In front of you are colorful boats filling a harbor. Behind you is a man playing an acoustic guitar and singing covers of classic rock songs for a small audience in a beautiful old hotel. To your right…
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Texas Hill Country Towns You Shouldn’t Miss
The Texas Hill Country towns have been some of our favorite road trip stops so far. We imagined driving from one large city in Texas to the next with boring stretches of road in between, but that couldn’t be further from reality in the southeastern part of the state. In…
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Six Must-See Places on New Zealand’s Wild West Coast
A recap of our favorites on the south island’s west coast.
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Sugar Port Trail: Journey to a Secluded Beach with Turquoise Waters
During our January trip to Cerritos Beach near Todos Santos, Mexico, we looked up some possible hikes to do when we needed a break from the beach. The Sugar Port Trail came up on multiple lists, so we added it to our itinerary. AllTrails had all the trail information and…
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Top Eight Things to Do in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Imagine a small city surrounded by beautiful majestic mountains. In the middle of this city, there is an ancient castle sitting on top of a hill with a mythical dragon living inside. All around that hill are colorful buildings that house cafes, churches, and boutique shops. There is a river…
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The Magic of Christmas in New York City
Since we’ve moved out of New York City, I find myself missing it at very specific times. Christmas in New York City is amazing. The cold air makes it more enticing to step inside warm storefronts and cozy bars. The city’s lights make it easier to cope with early sunsets.…