Settled centuries ago by rugged Italian ranchers and farmers, surrounded by Alpine mountains, and shot through with icy rivers and waterfalls lies the small commune of Gordola, a part of Switzerland that few tourists have experienced.
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Spain’s Costa Brava: Sometimes People Are the Place
Some people become the place for you.
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9 Cheap and Easy Airbnb Upgrades All Travelers Will Appreciate
We've stayed in dozens of Airbnbs in dozens of countries around the world, and we've found some factors in common among the best of them. Want to be an Airbnb superhost? Here are 9 cheap & easy upgrades.
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Istanbul: City of Two Continents and Three Names
I'd always wanted to visit Istanbul, that ancient seat of declining Roman dominance. That gateway to conquest for Persians, Turks, Muslims, and Christians alike. That historical terminus of the iconic Orient Express Railway. That fabled and vibrant modern metropolis that …
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Australia Adventure: Keep Cairns Weird
After a few wonderful days in Brisbane, we took a short flight north to Cairns, where we would spend a night before setting sail for a week on a liveaboard to dive the Great Barrier Reef.
Australian Adventure: Brisbane, aka “Brizzie”
We've experienced some long flights on our travels, but Los Angeles to Brisbane is a whopper. It's a good thing that Angela packs a plethora of snacks in her carry-on bag. Just one of her many travel tricks. The length of the …
Bushwackers, Blue Angels, and a Baptist Church Bar in Orange Beach
We were in Orange Beach, Alabama, recently for a destination wedding. It's a small, laid-back community that sits on the border of Alabama and Florida with Gulf Shores on one side and Perdido Beach on the other.
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United Kingdom Adventure: Airbnb Perfection in Glasgow
In her earlier post, Angela mentioned that we found in Glasgow the epitome of the Airbnb experience, and she is correct without a doubt. But first, let me be very clear on this. We have had the pleasure and extremely …
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United Kingdom Adventure: Five Countries in Eight Days
More and more frequently these days, our travel adventures begin with an amazing deal on airfare. I came across an Air France promotion from Washington, D.C., to Dublin for just $314 USD per person round trip, and I couldn't pass …
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