Day tripping is one of the best parts of traveling and this is partly because we leave our luggage behind and travel light. I love being able to go sightseeing or hiking with just a small backpack and my camera. To make packing my day bag faster and easier, I have a pre-packed day trip […]
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Rendezvous with Rovers – Sandy and Vyjay of Voyager
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Oct
Oct
Welcome back to our Rendezvous with Rovers travel interview series. We love connecting with other like-minded folks, because we are so inspired by their stories. This week, we interviewed Sandy and Vyjay, who we’ve followed online for a few years. Their blog is called Voyager. Tell us a little about yourself. We are Sandy & Vyjay, […]
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The Big 5 Bavarian Christmas Markets – A One Week Itinerary
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Oct
Oct
It’s almost winter and visions of steaming mugs of glühwein and the sweet taste of stollen are dancing in my head. In Germany, the onset of winter brings one of my favorite seasons of the year – Christmas market season! Living in Bavaria, We were smack-dab in the midst of the quaintest, quirkiest, and even oldest […]
Article, Asia, China, Destinations, Travel, Travel Tips, UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The Ultimate Great Wall of China Planning Guide
19
Oct
Oct
Traveling around China, especially to those special world heritage sites like the Forbidden Palace and the Terra Cotta Warriors, makes you feel like you are really traveling. Between the language barrier and the cultural differences, sometimes it’s a little intimidating, and we know that if you go to China one of the things you want […]
13
Oct
Oct
Welcome back to some Weekend Travel Inspiration! On our traveler interview series, Rendezvous with Rovers, we welcome Veronika and her experiences and blog called Travel Geekery. I love that name, don’t you? Veronika has traveled all over Europe, and has taken some longer distance vacations, too. Take a look at her travel vision! Tell us […]
Article, Asia, Destinations, Food, Japan, Restaurant Review, Tokyo, Travel, Travel Tips
Lunch at the Pokemon Cafe in Tokyo
11
Oct
Oct
Tokyo is well-known for its eclectic eateries and cafes. We make an effort to try a new one each time we go into the city. It’s one of the reasons we’ve loved traveling around Japan. Just like the animal cafes and the themed restaurants we could just not wait to visit the Pokemon Cafe right next […]
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Ten Reasons to Love The Oktoberfest!
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Sep
Sep
No matter who you are, when you think of Germany, you inevitably think of the Oktoberfest! Everyone has heard of the world-famous Oktoberfest. It might just be the largest party on Earth. Over six million people attend this three week event each year, and people come from over 80 countries just to experience some down […]
Article, Destinations, Europe, Germany, Living in Germany, Travel
Germany in Fall – Best Places to Visit!
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Sep
Sep
Welcome to our series on the Seasons of Germany! We have regaled you with where you should go in summer, spring, and winter, and now we’d like to conclude with our favorite German season of all….Autumn! Why do we love this season so much? We love the crisp, cool air. We love how the farmers […]
16
Sep
Sep
Welcome to yet another dose of fantastic travel inspiration as we find out what traveling as a family has been like for Brenda of Dish our Town. We love hearing other travelers’ stories and advice, which is why we began our Weekend Travel Inspiration series, and especially our interviews with intrepid travelers called Rendezous with […]
02
Sep
Sep
Fall is one of the most beautiful and fun times to visit Europe. The weather is perfect, not too hot and not too cool. The harvests are finished and locals everywhere are celebrating with all kinds of festivals. As we have with our Europe in Spring, Summer, and Winter articles, we’ve asked fellow travelers to […]
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Aug
Aug
As we continued on our amazing road trip through the highlights and enjoying some amazing foods of Morocco, we were excited to head towards the walled city and fishing port of Essaouira. As far as Moroccan seaside towns go, Essaouira has nearly got it all: a thriving medina; enticing souks filled with exotic spices, pottery, […]
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Rendezvous with Rovers with Nathan of Foodie Flashpacker
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Jun
Jun
Welcome to Weekend Travel Inspiration and another traveler interview on our Rendezvous with Rovers series. This week we interview Nathan from Foodie Flashpacker. You may remember Nathan from a guest post he did on our site on the food of the Azores. Read on and find out all about Nathan’s travels. Tell us a little about […]