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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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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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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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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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a painting of a skull and a book with flowers and a candle

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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A fountain at Peles Castle

Sinaia, Romania: A Great Addition to Your Bucharest Trip

If you’re fortunate enough to visit Bucharest, Romania, you will have much to explore and enjoy. Among the many things to see in Bucharest, you can tour the Palace of ...
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The Vardar River with a fountain

What Is Skopje Really Like? An Honest Review

If you asked 1,000 people which European city they would most like to visit, I'd be surprised if even one would put Skopje, North Macedonia, at the top of their ...
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The Holocaust Memorial Center for the Jews of Macedonia in Skopje

Skopje, North Macedonia Photo Gallery 2023

Steve and I spent most of August 2023 in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. This city is unlike any we have visited. It’s quirky, it’s over-the-top, it’s never boring ...
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Archaeological Museum of Macedonia

What You Need to Know When Visiting Skopje, North Macedonia

If you’re looking for somewhere unique and inexpensive to visit in Europe, consider Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. This Balkan city is uncrowded and easy to get around. Its ...
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The Yorkshire Dales with a farmhouse

Walking The Dales Way: 81 Miles of Beauty and Charm

Do you love a challenge? Steve and I do, so when we first learned about the Dales Way, we were excited. It seemed like the perfect adventure for us. We ...
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Hallway with marble columns and filigree details

Sintra, Portugal – Stunning and Sublime

One of the best things about traveling full-time is discovering awesome new places. Sintra, Portugal, was such a place. This enchanting town, less than one hour from Lisbon, is brimming ...
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