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 …
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 …
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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Barcelona: Dance with the Devils at La Mercè Festival
La Merce Festival in Barcelona happens every year near the end of September and there’s a lot going on during this four-day event. There’s the groups of Castellers, or human towers, that compete with each other. There are concerts, giants, parades, and light shows offering entertainment for everyone. But in my opinion, it doesn’t get …
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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 …
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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We Moved Abroad for a Better Lifestyle
Always Listen to Bugs “I think we shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque.” I didn’t realize it the first time I heard Bugs Bunny say it, but I learned the lesson soon enough. There will be times when you travel that don’t end up where you thought you were going. Times when anything can …