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A tray of food including octopus

The Frustration of Being a Non-Foodie Traveler

Well into my seventh decade, I realized I really don’t like many foods. I love Mexican, Italian, and Chinese food, or at least their American adaptations. And of course, being ...
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The ocean, cliffs, and high rises of Lima’s shore

February 2026 Newsletter – Lima, Peru

Hello It’s been quite a while since our last newsletter because life got a bit busy. We spent the first half of November crossing the Atlantic on a cruise ship ...
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100-dollar bills blowing through the sky

Wind and Whim’s 2025 Full-Time Travel Costs

Here we are, well into 2026, which means it’s time for our annual spending breakdown! In 2025, we stayed in 19 cities and towns in 7 countries on 3 continents ...
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Skyscrapers in the KLCC

44 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Kuala Lumpur

Steve and I spent four weeks in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s vibrant capital, in August 2024. We couldn’t have chosen a better introduction to Southeast Asia. Here, skyscrapers rub shoulders with ...
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A street lined with restaurants and trees

Six Weeks in Belgrade, Serbia

Steve and I spent six weeks in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, in June and July of 2025. Why would anyone spend six weeks in Belgrade, you ask? We had ...
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The entrance to a fortress with a drawbridge and tower

Is Belgrade a Good Choice for a Balkan City Break?

Thinking about visiting the Balkans? Maybe you need a break from the Schengen Zone or just want a budget-friendly city escape. If Belgrade, Serbia is on your radar but you’re ...
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A woman holding a stethoscope

Medical Care in Belgrade: Affordable, Easy, and Pleasant

Are you a nomad or long-term traveler who occasionally needs routine medical care on the road? If you find yourself near Serbia, Belgrade might be just the place to get ...
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A black and yellow Volkswagen with the dri8ver waving trhough the roof

Looking Back: Beginnings on the Road (and Sea)

While cleaning up my files, I ran across memories from the beginning of our full-time travels. I thought it would be fun to see where we were seven years ago ...
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A side view of Neuschwanstein Castle

What You Need to Know Before Visiting Neuschwanstein Castle

One of the best parts of traveling is finally seeing those places you’ve only read about or seen in dreamy Instagram posts. So when Steve and I, our two daughters, ...
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A long-range view of the front of Nymphenburg Palace

May 2025 Update: Erding and Munich, Germany and Belgrade, Serbia

Hi friends! It’s Linda, back with another monthly update. I hope your May was bursting with sunshine and flowers. Our May definitely brought the sunshine, even if the temperatures were ...
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