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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

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

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 gallbladders, sprained ankles, missed

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

Germany: Sleep in a Castle in Oberwesel

Two factors 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

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

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

Venice: Bond, James Bond. Well, Ahem… Sort-of

The “Theme Song” for James Bond plays while we speed away from the airport in the wooden boat taxi that we’ve seen in so many movies.The funny thing

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

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

Packing a Suitcase is a True Art Form

Our advice: Take as little as possibleWe’ve learned a lot about packing since we left in 2016. Most items can be purchased anywhere so you don’t need

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

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

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