Travel
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Tuscan Roadtrip: San Gimignano
The pint-sized medieval hilltop town of San Gimignano is the perfect introduction to all the beauty of Tuscany. Most people make a beeline to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, but we…
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Roadtrip through Tuscany
Rolling hills, cypress trees, medieval towns, sunshine, wine, and pasta. What is not to love about Italy’s famous Tuscany region? The destination for our annual Crimbo (Limbo) trip depends on seat availability on…
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Day Trip to Henley-on-Thames
Pint-sized Henley-on-Thames is the quintessential English riverside market town sitting pretty on the idyllic River Thames. This summer my good friend and ex-colleague invited us for lunch at her home in Henley-on-Thames. Having…
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Lisbon: City of Seven Hills
Situated on the Rio Tagus, Lisbon, city of seven hills is lively and charming with a touch of romantic decay reminiscent of its former glory. Located on the coast with seven hills and…
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Charming Cascais: A Lovely Coastal Retreat
There is a lot to love about charming Cascais, a picturesque seaside retreat only 40 minutes on the train from Lisbon. Whilst my family were galavanting around Southern Spain, we flew to Lisbon…
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Our Maiden Cruise: A Review of the Norwegian Joy
All aboard for a joyful review of the Norwegian Joy – the good, the bad, and the ugly. I am finally getting around to writing about our maiden cruise on the Norwegian Joy.…
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Norwegian Joy: 7-Days Western Caribbean Cruise
On board the Norwegian Joy takes us to the Western Caribbean from Miami calling at four ports: Roatan (Honduras); Harvest Caye (Belize); and Cozumel and Costa Maya (Mexico). After two days exploring Miami…
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Welcome to Miami!
Welcome to Miami – a party-loving, glamorous city on the Atlantic Ocean with lovely beaches and a distinct Latin culture! Holidaying in the U.S.A. has never been on our radar. Why? Well, because…
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Adventures in Morocco Part 2: AitBenHaddou to the Sahara Desert
From snow-capped mountains to lush valleys, iconic Sahara desert and endless coastlines, Morocco is filled with natural beauty. After several days exploring the Red City of Marrakech, we hit the road to our…
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Adventures in Morocco Part 1: Magical Marrakesh
Magical Marrakesh is an assault on all senses with the bustling Jma El-Fenna, flavourful tagines, and wonderfully chaotic souks. For our annual “crimbo limbo” trip, aka the period between Christmas and New Year,…
