Thus begins the second phase to our trip around the world — on a beautiful island with an amazing host, and a few unexpected twists.
Category: Travel Stories
A Salvation of Sorts in Lourdes, France
Lourdes, France, wasn't what we were expecting, but maybe it was what we needed.
The France of Our Grandfathers
The WWII sites in northern France evoke some strong feelings, especially for a history teacher and world traveler.
A Warm Welcome in Brussels, Belgium
Brussels, Belgium, is a city full of surprises. Read all about what we discovered at every turn.
Chasing Memories in Grindelwald, Switzerland
One of my favorite travel memories from childhood is of Grindelwald, Switzerland. But would it be the same place 35 years later?
Meeting Old Friends in Marseille, France
Although we fully expected to see the world as a series of natural wonders and iconic buildings, we have started looking more at human connections to truly define a location.
Stonehenge and the Jurassic Coast
Ancient civilizations and dinosaurs. What's not to love?
Cross-Country Road Trip: Hiking with Cougars in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
On a trip that keeps delivering superlatives, it's hard to maintain high expectations. The best barbecue. The best star gazing. The best lake. We wondered what benchmark Guadalupe Mountains National Park would set for us. As it turns out, this …
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We Are Traveling Around the World! Won’t You Come with Us?
We are traveling around the world! Won't you come with us?
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Cappadocia, Turkey: Hot Air Balloon Rides and Fairy Chimneys
In looking for our next home, it must be a place that inspires stories. Our globetrotting friends have so many wonderful stories of their own, and this guest post from Jackie Stanfield shares her adventures as a single woman traveling …
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