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Walking in The Valley of the Giants

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A walk amongst nature is always near the top of my activities list, whether I’m at home or on the road exploring new places. The fresh air, the peacefulness, and the escaping of crowds does wonders for my mind and body. Throw in some seriously big trees, otherwise known as The Valley of the Giants here in Australia’s South West region and the enjoyment factor goes up a notch. If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll have seen that Western Australia … [Read More]

VIDEO: Risotto alla Milanese #blogville

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If you have trouble viewing this video click here:  http://youtu.be/Ab-ArtfaCA4 One of our top priorities after arriving in Milan, Italy was to find some local cuisine that is unique to this region. Fortunately, through the help of some friends we discovered that a specific type of risotto is a specialty of Milan. Specifically it is called Risotto alla Milanese and the secret ingredient that gives it such a bright yellow color is saffron. Unlike other risottos that feature many competing flavors and ingredients, Milanese is decidedly simple given that it is predominantly saffron and… [Read More]

The Road to Albuquerque

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While our pace of getting from Elkhart to Alburquerque was not as relaxed as we would have ideally liked, we made the best of it and worked in a couple of longer stays in scenic locations to get some catch-up time. We generally followed Route 66 the entire way from St. Louis. When we last updated on our travel progress, we had just casino camped on the Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma border. That covered just… [Read More]

40 Travel Experiences Before You Turn 40 (It’s my 40th today)

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Turning 40 feels GOOD I used to think 40 was sooooo old, but now I’m here I feel like life is just starting. After living 20 years of incredible travel experiences, that’s a pretty awesome future shining back at me. It seems like yesterday I was sliding through the mud in the beer tents of the Durham beer festival in North Carolina for my 30th birthday. A lot has happened since then: … [Read More]

VIDEO: Bergamo’s Polenta e osei #blogville

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If you have trouble viewing this video click here:  http://youtu.be/ZIiQ2QWxa7M While visiting the quaint town of Bergamo located in Lombardy, Italy little did we realize a unique Italian sweet originated from there. It was only after hearing about it from a local at lunch that we realized we had to… [Read More]

Is It Worthwhile to Renovate an Old RV? Why Not Just Buy New?

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Some of the most frequent questions we’ve gotten over the years (particularly during our summer 2015 bus renovation) have been around the amount we have invested in our RV, and more particularly – why didn’t we just go buy a newer RV with all the features we wanted, rather than building them in ourselves? Is it really worth the effort the renovate an older RV? Of course, the ultimate answer comes down to personal preference and style. Not all decisions are purely about what is most cost effective. In our case however, we … [Read More]

Unexpected Variety: The Foods Of Yemen

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Yemeni cuisine is as surprisingly diverse as the landscape of a country I visited in its last days of stability. Although the security situation has changed considerably in Yemen since 2013, these tastes flavor a culture that’s often obscured by bomb smoke for many around the world. The Spread Yemeni breakfast, lunch, and dinner tables only begin like the photo below from At Hameeda, a completely woman owned and run restaurant near the city of Shibam (northwest of Sana’a). After the first course, plus some lounging, the tabletop is replaced… [Read More]

4 Places To Visit In Cuba (and one to avoid)

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image: Shutterstock.com No matter how much you prepare yourself for a trip to Cuba, you’re still blown away when you first arrive. The life, the colour, the music…it’s all here – a pulsing, heartbeat that sweeps you up and carries you off in its bohemian salsa tempo. The personality of this fascinating country is magnetic, infectious and impossible to say no to. Most interestingly, this incredible vibrancy is everywhere you go in Cuba. Every town and village we visited, the countryside, the city, this vitality is woven into the very fabric of what makes Cuba. This isn’t … [Read More]

VIDEO: Pizza al taglio #blogville

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If you have trouble viewing this video click here:  http://youtu.be/1Q1bRicdWJk One of the few things that has remained consistent throughout my life is an absolute love for pizza. Growing up as a child I would request my Mom make pizza for my birthday. If it was time for take-out I’d voice my opinion to… [Read More]

Inexplicable Travel Habits of a Long-Term Traveler

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Wandering Earl Before getting on an airplane, I always re-tie my shoelaces. During a layover, I must sit at an airport cafe for at least ten minutes, but only in a chair that faces away from the counter where I placed my order. And I always look at the details page of my passport a dozen times or… [Read More]

Summer 2015 Bus Renovations Tour & Project List

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While we’re not actually charging you a nickel, our first in-person tour paid five times the price. Now that life is getting a bit back to normal and we’ve had some time catching up – it’s time to begin sharing about our bus projects! To start the ball off, we thought we’d share the ‘nickel tour’ with you. If you have the bandwidth to spare, we highly recommend this 17 minute video tour that… [Read More]

Autumn Plans

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After I fell down the stairs and fractured a rib, I spent the summer in Ottawa with my brother (eating a lot of soup) and then the month of September with my parents, split between the Eastern Townships and Montreal. My body healed more slowly than I thought, but the subsequent cognitive troubles were what worried me. Though it was the rib that hurt me the most, when I fell backwards I also clonked the back of … [Read More]

Keep Your Mobile Phone Connected Globally With A TravelSim

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Although the world is more digitally connected now than it ever has been before, finding an inexpensive connection for your mobile phone when crossing international borders is still a cumbersome process. You either have to contend with expensive, often murky roaming charges, or spend what can be a long afternoon trying to track down a local provider for service. The TravelSim card however eliminates the need for either of … [Read More]

Mother and Daughter Road trips will change your perspective on life

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I am a true believer in the power of road trips.  There is a liberating feeling that comes with loading up the car and getting out on the open road.  You get an amazing sense of freedom. It gives you the chance to pop the daily routine bubble and allow life to show you how great it really is.   Road-tripping is one thing. What I enjoy more is road-tripping alone with my daughter. No husband.  No friends.  Just us. It’s an experience every parent should have with their child.  I took a two-week road trip with… [Read More]

10 Distinct German Traditions

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While many travelers to Germany may visit to explore the larger cities (such as Berlin) or popular tourist attractions (such as Europa Park) there remains untapped German cultural opportunities that will take you off-the-beaten-path. In order to delve deeper into German heritage consider places such as Spreewald, Rügen Island, Stralsund and Wustrow. What… [Read More]