Category: Travel
Discovering the world one step at a time. Travel stories, pictures, and travel hacking. Be a globetrotter on a budget!
Life is short and the world is big. We share our love of travel by taking beautiful pictures and recommending the top things to do at destinations all over the world.
One of our quests entails visiting every single capitol building in the USA. Working slowly, we have done 9 out of 50 so far. Read all about it on our Visit all Capitols page.
Travel to Europe
Since Karen was born in the Netherlands, and one of our daughters lived in the UK for a few years, we tend to travel to Europe fairly frequently. Here are some of our tips and tricks for Europe travel:
- How to beat the shell game in Paris After I fell for this tourist scam, I researched and found the best way to win
- How to do Paris on the cheap. A few years ago, we treated two of our daughters to a Paris vacation, so we figured out a way to keep our travel within budget.
- Would you like to see Monet for free? Every time we go to Paris, we try to visit l’Orangerie. Last time we found out how to do it for free!
- Of course you can’t visit Paris without eating good food! Did you know that there are affordable Michelin restaurants in Paris?
- Have you read the book “The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt? Where is the actual goldfinch painting?
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EU Flight Delay Compensation: How a Cancelled Flight Earned Us $1,600
Important: Award flights absolutely count. Being delayed on a flight is never fun. However, if it happens in Europe, there is a silver lining. Thanks to a European regulation called EC261/2004, airlines may owe you cash or travel vouchers when flights are significantly delayed or cancelled. We learned this the hard way — after a…
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All You Always Wanted to Know about Transatlantic Cruises
Have you ever wondered how it would be to travel slowly? Not taking the fast road (or flight) but relaxing and having lots of time to yourself? Let me tell you all about Transatlantic cruises and why you should consider one. Intro to Transatlantic Cruises After we took our first cruise, it didn’t take long…
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Surfing with MS, Don’t Be Afraid of a Challenge!
Can you still surf after you get diagnosed with MS? A longtime MS warrior tries surfing with MS at Waikiki beach, shortly after her initial diagnosis. Come join her in her journey!
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Find the Best Fall Foliage in New England
Fabulous Fall Foliage in New England New England has harsh winters, but also find the best fall foliage. October, when the leaves are turning, is the month that tends to attract the most “leaf peepers”. Find out the best places to visit #NewEngland ‘s #FallFoliage. Trees are turning, pumpkins and corn mazes are everywhere. Take…
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Don’t Miss These Fantastic Fall Colors Photos!
Travel Pictures: Fall Colors. Wanderlust and travel photography go together well. Ideas for pictures with a theme, Instagram worthy and fabulous images from all over the world. Birds, predators, beaches, California, and a rare sun halo. Go check out the best travel pictures from travel blogger #OurCarpeDiem Get new inspiration for your travel photography.
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Waldorf Astoria New York: Step Inside NYC’s Legendary Luxury
Fascinating history of the Waldorf Astoria New York, a hotel that started with a family feud. Presidents, explorers and more in this iconic hotel! Did you know that this hotel was way ahead of its time in the way it treated women? Where was it located before it moved to Park Avenue? Which famous people…
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Washington State Capitol: What You Always Wanted to Know
Put this National Historic Landmark on your bucket list. The Washington State Capitol is worth a visit. Did you know the role Washington played in the women’s suffrage movement? Or the significance of a Canadian nun? What is the significance of the number 42? Find out these and more #funfacts
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What Happens When You Put a Brewery in an Abandoned Building? Magic!
Abandoned Building Brewery Looking for things to do in Easthampton, MA? Grab a beer at one of these craft breweries. Best travel destinations in the Pioneer Valley in #massachusetts. Micro brewery with IPAs, stouts and hoppy american ales. #FreeThingsToDo #RainyDayActivities #breweries. Discover what’s on tap at the #Easthampton #brewery #OurCarpeDiem
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The Ultimate Guide to Bungee-Jumping Off The Space Needle!
Have you ever considered bungee jumping off the Space Needle!? When you travel to #Seattle, everyone tells you that you should visit the Space Needle. We took it one step further and ended up bungee-jumping off the Space Needle. Even with my multiple sclerosis! Go find out how I did this and put this on…
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Cheap Eats In Paris: Michelin Bib Gourmand Restaurants You’ll Love
When you travel to Paris, you would love to eat at a Michelin restaurant, but we all know that they are very expensive. This article will introduce you to Bib Gourmand restaurants in Paris, a way to get an affordable haute cuisine meal for a good price. Find out what this bib gourmand means and…
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