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Should You Visit Kuala Lumpur? An Honest Review

Hi there, and happy fall. Perhaps you are enjoying cooler weather and looking forward to the beauty of autumn leaves. Steve and I are not. In August, we left the ...
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Street Art in the Canary Islands 2024

Do you love street art? Me too. When Steve and I headed to the Canary Islands in May 2024, street art was the furthest thing from my mind. Even so, ...
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July 2024 Recap: La Palma and Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

In July, we said goodbye to the Island of Tenerife and flew to the Island of La Palma. We enjoyed our five weeks in Tenerife but were also looking forward ...
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The Best Travel Apps and Websites

Updated 3/16/2025 Do you love traveling but hate travel planning? Me too. You need to find transportation and lodging, figure out how to use your cell phone in foreign countries, ...
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How to Find the Best Airbnb Rentals 2025

If you’re new to Airbnb, you may find you’ve picked a less-than-desirable place. Perhaps you were seduced by the pretty pictures, enticed by a low price, or naively thought any ...
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June 2024 Recap: Tenerife, Canary Islands

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March 2024: Cambridge, Bury St. Edmunds, and London, U.K.

March 2024 found us in the U.K., specifically Cambridge, Bury St. Edmunds, and London. Here are the highlights from that month. Cambridge Our three-day trip to Cambridge got off to ...
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The Fascinating and Sordid History of Crossbones Graveyard

Regular readers of our blog know that Steve and I like to explore cemeteries. While in London in the spring of 2024, we toured the well-known Highgate Cemetery. However, the ...
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Your Ultimate Guide to The O2

Are you planning on visiting London? You’ll love it. London is chock full of amazing things to see and do, but if you’re looking for something different, look no further ...
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Everything You Need to Know About Pet Sitting While Traveling

Are you a long-term or full-time traveler looking for a way to lower your travel costs? Are you a pet lover? If so, pet sitting while traveling may be just ...
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