Even though I’m a lifelong dancer, when it came to choosing Colombia to work remotely this winter, dance didn’t even factor into the decision making. For the past few years, Medellin has been listed as a…
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Two backpacking Americans lost at sea as ferry sinks in the Strait of Gibraltar. That was the headline we envisioned in USA Today as another passenger fainted beside us. Though we spent nearly the whole day…
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Narrow passages. Rocky terrain. Vertical drops of 3,000 feet. Turns out getting to the Amazon is more terrifying than the jungle itself. Our adventure began in the bustling city of La Paz in Bolivia’s Altiplano region.…
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In true budget travel fashion, we opted to take a train and ferry from Italy to Sicily instead of flying. Stretching our dollar even farther, we opted to take a regional train with “reclining seats” for…
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Going to the Vatican Museums can easily be considered a form of self-flagellation. For certain, it is not for the faint of heart. Having failed to make it to the Vatican Museums on our first visit…
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When it comes to the world’s most romantic destinations, Venice is at the top of the list, even on a budget. The tourism industry knows that romance equals money. But as a vagabonding couple with limited…
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Our first stop in France, Vic-La-Gardiole, offered a surprising treasure trove of delicious food. Sweet little “Vic” is not a typical tourist town. But it’s where Brian spent 2 weeks as a teenager as part of…
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In Granada, Spain, ordering a glass of wine brings a delicious snack free of charge. It’s true. There’s no catch. Granada is one of the few remaining cities in Spain to serve a complimentary small plate…
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Imagine dining at a restaurant where your waiter breaks out into a Grammy-worthy singing performance. That’s Fado. And that’s exactly what we experienced with our first Fado performance in Lisbon. Our Couchsurfing host, Miguel recommended we…