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Pictures of Egyptian Pyramids
Photo of the Great Sphinx of Giza Guarding the Pyramids It has been a long-term dream of mine to visit and take pictures of Egyptian pyramids at Giza, but I had no idea how much seeing them would affect me. Sure, I had seen pictures before, but I don't think anything...
Currywurst in Berlin
Currywurst in Berlin If you go to Berlin and a spend any time at all wandering the streets, you are going to be confronted with signs for what is apparently a favorite street food of Berliners, currywurst. Germans are obsessed with currywurst; estimates are that they...
Tiger’s Nest Monastery Hike in Bhutan
Tiger's Nest Monastery in Bhutan with Prayer Flags Today, I am thinking of our hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery in Bhutan. While pondering where to take Angel, our rescue dog for her walk, Jonathan and I started reminiscing about some of the walks that we have taken...
Driving the Amalfi Coast
Driving the Amalfi Coast makes for a great day trip from Naples, particularly out of season when the traffic is lighter, as it’s a full day. If you get the chance to stay overnight somewhere along the way, then even better. The road is well-known for its hairpin...
Non-Financial Keys To A Happy Retirement
For A Happy Retirement, Live Life As An Adventure! In 2011, when I took early retirement and sold everything I owned to travel the world, I was in many ways flying blind. Because I had health care, savings, and even a pension; I had few money worries, but ultimately,...
Our Ultimate Guide to 3 Days in Rome on a Budget
Even if you only have 3 days in Rome, you can get a good feel for the city and you don’t have to break your budget. Here are some ideas for your itinerary.
Visiting Herculaneum (Ercolano) Italy with Photos
The Ruins of Herculaneum (Ercolano) Next to Naples, Italy When Jonathan and I agreed to housesit for two daft dogs and a cat in Naples, we couldn’t wait to visit nearby Pompeii, which had been on my personal bucket list for years. But as soon as we mentioned this to...
TopTips for Visiting Pompeii
Modern Giant Bronze Sculpture of Apollo by Igor Mitoraj Overlooks Modern Pompeii from the Ruins of the Old If you are staying near Naples, Italy, a visit to Pompeii is a must see and makes for a great day trip. The site is an incredible memorial to the eruption of...
Nazare Photos: The Place to Surf Portugal
Since we are living in Portugal we thought it would be a good idea to recount our adventures in an occasional series we call Portugal Day Trips. We will be continually adding to this feature, so please check it out and if you have any suggestions for more out of the...
What is Magnetic Adaptive Clothing?
I don't do a lot of product reviews, but when given an opportunity to try out a shirt that buttons up using magnets instead of traditional fasteners, I wanted to give it a try, principally because it just sounded cool. Also, later in life, my dad started suffering...
Common Myths about River Cruising in Europe
Neither of us had been on a river cruise before, and although we were very excited that Viking River Cruises had invited us on their "Grand European Tour," to be honest, we had a few reservations. Spending two weeks, together, on a boat, in a cramped cabin, with...
FEBO’s Automat’s Metal Wall of Food
When visiting Amsterdam, if you are eating this far down on the culinary food chain, odds are you are stoned, drunk or starving. I was none of the above, but when we strolled by one of FEBOS' many automated walls of fried food I was intrigued. It was cold and rainy,...
Our Viking River Cruise Grand European Tour: Day 14 – Kinderdijk, The Netherlands
< Our Viking River Cruise Grand European Tour: Day 13 – Cologne, Germany Tonight was a restless night on my Viking cruise, don’t ask me why, maybe it’s the thought of returning to normal life, we are so used to having everything done for us on the cruise and...
Our Viking River Cruise Grand European Tour: Day 13 – Cologne, Germany
< Our Viking River Cruise Grand European Tour: Day 12 – Braubach, Germany You Can't Get More Central Than This We woke up to a fantastic view of Cologne city, with views across the Rhine River to the city’s famous gothic cathedral. What a fabulous start to the day!...
Our Viking River Cruise Grand European Tour: Day 12 – Braubach, Germany
< Our Viking River Cruise Grand European Tour: Day 11 – Wertheim, Germany Sight Seeing Has Never Been So Easy This morning we entered the Rhine River and spent time up on the sun deck, taking in the views - hillside castles, steeply terraced vineyards, forests and...
Our Viking River Cruise Grand European Tour: Day 11 – Wertheim, Germany
< Our Viking River Cruise Grand European Tour: Day 10 – Würzburg, Germany Very cold start to the day this morning, down to 1 degree (Celsius). Now, that may not sound cold to some but don’t forget Jon and I lived in Laos and Thailand for a long time, so our blood...
Our Viking River Cruise Grand European Tour: Day 10 – Würzburg, Germany
< Our Viking River Cruise Grand European Tour: Day 9 – Bamberg, Germany Woohoo, is that blue sky out there? A few options on offer today, many passengers opted for the full day trip to Rothenburg which sounded nice, but we decided to stay cruising a...
Our Viking River Cruise Grand European Tour: Day 9 – Bamberg, Germany
< Our Viking River Cruise Grand European Tour: Day 8 – Nuremberg, Germany The rain continues, and the temperature has dropped to 5 degrees now. A lot chillier than what we are used to, but it’s nice and cosy on board. So after tucking into a substantial breakfast...
Our Viking River Cruise Grand European Tour: Day 8 – Nuremberg, Germany
< Our Viking River Cruise Grand European Tour: Day 7 – Regensberg, Germany Woke up to grey skies and rain, well travelling in this part of Europe in November, I guess it was inevitable. Today, we are no longer cruising along the Danube River, but along the...
Our Viking River Cruise Grand European Tour: Day 7 – Regensberg, Germany
< Our Viking River Cruise Grand European Tour: Day 6 – Passau, Germany The town of Regensburg just seems to pose for pictures. We pulled into Regensberg around 8 am, just as we were tucking into our Eggs Benedict with salmon. After copious amounts of coffee, we...
Jon & Sarah
It seemed almost inevitable that we, Jonathan and Sarah, would one day meet: two independent travellers from different corners of the globe, we shared a bond that many travellers experience, a mutual love of adventure and a belief that the planet is a better place when people leave their comfort zones and discover new lands and cultures. So, when our paths finally