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A Few Days Around San Juan, Puerto Rico

On a whim after seeing flights from Miami for just over 100$ return we decided to visit Puerto Rico. This was our first time here and as a US territory it is simple to get to. Miami had literally a dozen direct flights daily and the short 2.5-hour flight was a breeze. We enjoyed seeing the aqua blue […]

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A Few Days in Paris: 5 Top Places to Visit

Following our escapade in Normandy we returned to Paris for a few days. It was our third visit (in 15 years mind you) so much of this was just to go back to familiar haunts and get some fresh pictures of our favorites including the Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, Pantheon, Sacré-Coeur, Arc de Triomphe, and of course […]

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Road Trip Through Normandy: A Self-Guided Adventure

While we had previously visited Paris and the south of France, we had always dreamed of going back to see Normandy and the northern coast. There is of course a lot of historical significance here with the D-Day beaches and the museums that have been created to remind us of the sacrifices made during WWII. Our […]

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Memorable India: A Place of Contradictions

India is a place of contradictions, a land of haves and have-nots. There is so much disparity and so many extremes. From people sleeping in $500 per night hotel rooms to people who won’t make that in a year. As we discussed this with our guide, he pointed out many memorable examples:

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Exploring Chennai and Environs in India

After a 30-hour journey we were very excited to finally arrive in Chennai. Since the city is located in southeast India on the coast of the Bay of Bengal, we opted to stay at a seaside resort to enjoy the views. On our first morning we had the good fortune of waking up to an […]

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A Road Trip Through India’s Golden Triangle: Jaipur, Agra and Delhi

Traveling to India for only 8 days might seem like it’s too far to go, maybe, it’s even a little crazy to travel across the world for such a limited amount of time. But as travelers we take what we can get and make the most of our sightseeing opportunities. Since my husband had some […]

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A Captivating Guided Adventure in Thailand

Our Thailand adventure took us from Bangkok to Chiang Rai in the north, then to Chiang Mai and ended in Phuket. During our trip we saw beautiful temples, visited hill tribes, toured the Mekong by long-tail boat and saw the Golden Triangle. In Phuket we spent time relaxing on the beach and scuba diving in […]

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Must-See Attractions to Visit in and Around Cusco, Peru

The city of Cusco is conveniently located in the Inca Heartland so that day excursions to many sites in the Sacred Valley such as Machu Picchu are easily accessible. However, it’s important to take the time to acclimate to the altitude before running off to sightsee. Cusco is at an elevation of 11,200 ft (3,400m) […]

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Visiting Peru’s Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas

Our trip to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley in Peru was an incredible journey that took us from the picturesque city of Cusco through the Inca heartland and ended in the bustling city of Lima on the Pacific coast. We found that starting our tour in the Sacred Valley was the best way to discover […]

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Must-See Attractions and Some Lesser-Known Places to Visit in Paris

Paris has a lot to offer its visitors. It is home to some of the world’s most famous monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Sainte-Chapelle, the Panthéon and the Sacré-Coeur Basilica. There are also many beautiful parks to see and world-renowned museums to visit. Another good reason […]