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San Diego and Southern Coast of California Trip

With all the travel cancellations we’ve had to make, we had some expiring airline tickets which were begging to be used. A trip to San Diego was something which we had previously planned, and cancelled, so we thought hey, why not. While we could not get a decent direct flight to San Diego, we managed […]

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Always Check Your Rental Car Before Driving Off

We recently rented a car at LAX. Arriving as Fastbreak members, we were pleased to see our name on the board suggesting a car was ready for us. As we approached the line at the counter however, it was said that cars were unavailable and a short wait was necessary. Ok. Since our first night’s […]

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15 Beautiful National Parks to Visit in the United States

We have only scratched the surface when it comes to visiting national parks, but we plan on seeing more of them this year. There are 423 national park sites in the United States National Park System. Of those, 63 have the official National Park designation in their names. Other categories include preserves, recreation areas, national […]

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Day and Weekend Trips From Montreal, Canada

Montreal is a wonderful city, but sometimes it’s nice to get a change of scenery. There are many interesting places to visit around Montreal which can serve as the perfect day or weekend getaway. In this post I will highlight some of our favorite road trips.

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Day and Weekend Trips From Austin, Texas

The Texas landscape is very diverse. From flat plains and rough country that could be out of the Bugs Bunny and Road Runner show to rolling hills filled with bluebonnets, lakes, nature preserves and beautiful sandy beaches. It’s not all about tumbleweeds rolling in the arid desert like often portrayed in western movies although some […]

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Scenic Drives to Take in Bonaire

While many come to Bonaire for scuba diving, the island has more to offer its visitors. Well worth visiting for its spectacular vistas is the Washington Slagbaai National Park. We recommend taking the long route to see the park’s highlights. Also, of interest is taking a scenic drive around Bonaire’s southern end. This is a […]

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An Epic Southern Morocco Adventure: Marrakech to Agadir

From the high peaks of the Atlas Mountain to the infinite golden dunes of the Sahara, and from lovely little fishing villages dotting the spectacular coastline to buzzing medinas swarming with people, Morocco’s diversity will surely appeal to an array of travelers. Wandering through the narrow alleyways of ancient medinas, watching the sunrise over the Sahara, […]

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Egypt: A Fascinating Journey to the Land of the Pharaohs and Pyramids

From Cairo to Abu Simbel to the Red Sea, the wonders of Egypt have fascinated visitors for centuries and continue to do so. This is where history comes alive with some of the best vestiges in the world. The Pyramids, the Great Sphinx of Giza, the world’s oldest pyramid at Saqqara, the Valley of the […]

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Stopping for Manatees on Our Way to St. Augustine, Florida

At 4.5 hrs from Miami, St. Augustine would be considered too long of a drive for a day trip, but it’s definitely something that could be done with a one or two night stay. A good weekend escape or long weekend adventure. In our case, we had an expiring voucher for a free hotel night […]

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A Scenic Road Trip in the Everglades National Park

Being creatures of habit, we tend to always return to the same entrance gate to visit the Everglades National Park. Not this time; on our most recent trip to the park we followed our friend’s advice (Thanks Stu!) and went further south to the Ernest F. Coe entrance. We liked what we saw! The area […]