We had been on a road trip through Cyprus making our way up the western coastline. We took our time along the way to stop at some of the historical sites that Cyprus has to offer. Cyprus has a long history of varied settlers that predate ancient Egypt, but it was the Romans that left …
Denmark: Drunk and Naked in Copenhagen
Copenhagen quickly became one of our favorite cities. Denmark was the 10th country that we lived in on our journey. It’s a culture of bicycles, open-faced sandwiches, and uninhibited carefree attitudes. For the Danes, long summer days are for hanging out with friends and enjoying the sun. We truly loved our time living in Copenhagen. …
Istanbul: Whirling Dervish Ceremony in Silivrikapi Monastery
While living in Istanbul, we felt that there were certain things that must be experienced. What visit to Turkey would be complete without a firsthand sampling of Turkish coffee, Turkish delight, Turkish baths, and the Whirling Dervish. So, searching through Google for a way to see the Whirling Dervish we discovered a woman’s story that …
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Paris: Learned the Delicate Art of Making Macarons
If you were to ask Mimi what the worlds most perfect food is, she wouldn’t hesitate to answer. Macarons, hands down. Ever since our first trip to Paris in 2012, she has been hooked. It’s almost strange because she isn’t a big fan of sweets in general, that’s more my thing. But there’s something about …
2Travel Cats
It did not all start out European cat food and Scandinavian veterinarians. Before the 2TravelCats became internationally famous diplomats of fuzz, they were street kitties. Both Walter and Olive were rescued from the Castaic Animal Shelter in California. We adopted them long before any of us ever knew that we’d become full-time travelers. Walter’s Story …
Egypt: Sail the Nile
We talked to the concierge at our hotel to ask about booking a felucca ride on the world famous Nile River. He seemed to understand what we wanted instantly, and in his friendly hotel concierge manner, he made a phone call. He spoke in Egyptian for a while to the person on the other end …
Giza: Exploring Egypt’s Great Pyramid
Visiting the Pyramids of Giza was the most unforgettable moment that we’ve ever had in all of our travels. Egypt is a place we’ve always held in awe, and that feeling has only grown for having visited. Pictures of the Pyramids and the Sphinx have mesmerized people for generations and we were no exception. For …
Israel: Float in the Dead Sea
You’re not allowed to leave Israel without a visit to the Dead Sea. It’s not actually a law, but it might as well be. Passport control should ask every visitor that question as they arrive. “How long is your stay? Are you carrying any fruits or vegetables? Have you arranged to visit the Dead Sea …
Long Term Travel Is Cheaper
Obviously, everyone’s situation is different, but we all have bills to pay. What most people don’t realize is the total cost of the bills they pay. Most of us have never sat down and figured that number out. That sum can be both shocking and depressing. Compared to the cost of sensible long-term travel, the …
Slovakia: Weekend Getaway in Bratislava
While living in Budapest and looking at train routes, we decided that we needed to see Bratislava, Slovakia. It was only two and a half hours away by train and we knew several people back in California who were originally from Slovakia. That was more than enough reason for us to plan the trip. Arriving …
Budapest: Snuck Backstage and Met The Foo Fighters
We were living in Budapest when we saw that the Foo Fighters were coming to town. It was their first concert in Hungary in 15 years. Already big fans of the Foo Fighters, the promise of such an epic return to Hungary was irresistible. We bought our tickets right away. We started off the night …
Switzerland: Learn to Sail on Lake Lucerne
Our 10th anniversary was approaching quickly, and we wanted to do something special to commemorate the occasion. We had heard about the beauty of Lucerne, Switzerland from other travelers. So, we decided that it would be the perfect backdrop for a memorable anniversary celebration. When we saw that sailing lessons were available, the whole trip …
Amsterdam: King’s Day, Citywide Street Party
Koningsdag or King’s Day is a national holiday and city-wide street party in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The festival is held every year in honor of the Kings birthday. For us, it was mainly an excuse to go to Amsterdam in the Springtime and drink with the locals. About an hour after we first …
Cologne Carnival: What have we gotten ourselves into?
A giraffe leans out of the train window and screams “Woooooo!” at us while we walk down the street dressed as chickens. Today promises to get a bit wild. Luckily, we showed up fully ready to embrace the chaos. As it turns out, that’s the only way to properly prepare yourself for Carnival in Cologne. …
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Amsterdam: Stay on a Houseboat near Rembrandt Square
When you hear a bike bell, you dive out of the way! That should be the first thing you learn before visiting Amsterdam. Most locals ride their bikes everywhere and the whole city is set up with an excellent system of bike paths. Make no mistake however, these bike paths are for bikes. They are …
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Travel Moment We’re Least Proud of. . . So Far.
Traveling has certainly been our greatest adventure, but every day is not a paradise. Sometimes it’s exploding gall bladders, sprained ankles, missed flights, radioactive showers, and public bathrooms that are basically a hole in the floor. These are all things that have happened to us but this story is about something that happened to us …
Barcelona: Exhibition of Wine and Cava of Catalonia
Wine and Cava lovers shouldn’t miss this exhibition! When we discovered that the Catalan Wine and Cava tasting event was setting up mere blocks from our apartment in Barcelona, we suddenly had a very busy weekend ahead of us. It was the first day of La Merce festival and now sixty-six wineries, among twelve designations of origin of …
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Germany: Sleep in a Castle in Oberwesel
There were two factors that led us to stay in a castle in Oberwesel, Germany. The first is that I’m a big nerd. The second is that birthdays are a really big deal to Mimi. So, it was probably inevitable that we found ourselves booked at Castle Hotel Auf Schoenburg for my birthday that year. …
Spain: The 10 Best Cheap Restaurants in Barcelona
Barcelona is famous for its tapas, but it also has a surprising amount of other restaurant options. We always recommend eating the local food when you visit any destination but when you live somewhere for three months at a time as we do, some variety is required. There are so many restaurants in Barcelona that …
French Polynesia: ATV Island Adventure in Mo’orea.
When our friends Agnes and Mark heard that we were going to visit Moorea, they surprised us with a gift of an ATV excursion into the interior of the island. Over-water bungalows and snorkeling are what usually get all the attention when people think of French Polynesia, so we were thrilled to get such a …
French Polynesia: Where to Eat in Bora Bora
There’s only one answer when someone asks me, where to eat in Bora Bora, La Villa Mahana remains the crowned champion of dining experiences. Chef Damien Rinaldi Dovic is a master of his craft and the intimate setting he’s created is pure romance. There are only seven tables here and reservations are understandably booked up …
Packing a Suitcase is a True Art Form
Our advice: Take as little as possible We’ve learned a lot about packing since we left in 2016. Most items can be purchased anywhere so you don’t need to pack everything in your bathroom and your clothes can be washed along the way. We pack for multiple climates so we take only the essentials. Rotating …
How to Legally Stay in Europe Without a Long Term Visa
It’s actually pretty easy to (legally) stay long term in Europe without a long term visa, we’ve been doing it for over three years. That said, there are a few rules you might want to follow in order to avoid trouble at the border. What Is The Schengen Area? + Rules: The Schengen area is …
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