This August, we spent a full week in Portugal — half of the time was spent in and around Lisbon and the other half was in the southern Algarve region. Lisbon…
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Dan and I visited Denver for a long weekend last October. After spending two days exploring the city and the neighboring towns of Golden and Boulder, we decided to venture into…
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It rains a lot in the Netherlands, but when the sun is shining the weather is absolutely perfect. This past Saturday was one of those days. Now that fall is in…
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Before moving to the Netherlands, I knew very little about the country and its complex history. I’ve since learned many interesting, and often surprising, facts about Dutch culture and the important…
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There’s no better way to experience the Autumn colors of New York’s Hudson Valley region than at the Storm King Art Center. It’s also just 1.5 hours away by train (and…
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In this post I’ll give some helpful information for first-time visitors to the Netherlands, including advice on language, currency/tipping, public transportation, taxis, and bicycles. I’ve also included an overview of the…
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Whether you're planning on renting a camper van or heading into the wilderness, you may want to pick up a few items to improve your Icelandic camping experience. For this post…
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I've been to Iceland a total of three times so far. The first was a 9-day trip around the famous Ring Road, which ended up being where my boyfriend and I…
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Iceland is a camp-enthusiast’s dream come true! It’s unbelievably beautiful. You can camp (nearly) anywhere. The water is so pure you can drink straight from rivers and streams. And in the…
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Driving in Iceland is not only a necessity, it’s also a big part of the fun! Imagine driving mile after mile surrounded by nothing but moss-covered lava fields with Icelandic sheep and…