https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08HtrZ7b7AUSwimming with a humpback whale and her baby in Bora Bora was the highlight of possibly the best day of my life. Well, so far.It was my 40th birthday and we were staying in an over-water bungalow for …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.We were already big fans and the promise of such an epic return to Hungary was irresistible. We bought our tickets …
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 and decided that it would be the perfect backdrop for a …
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 …
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 …
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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 you visit Amsterdam.Most locals ride their bikes everywhere and the whole city is set up with an excellent system of bike paths. Make no mistake, …
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Germany: Sleep in a Castle in Oberwesel
There were two factors that led us to staying in a castle in Oberwesel, Germany.The first is that I’m a big nerd and the second is that birthdays are a really big deal to Mimi. So, it was probably inevitable that we found ourselves booked at Castle …