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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All You Always Wanted to Know about the Alaska Capitol
Alaska Capitol Fun Facts Going on an Alaska cruise? Go visit the Alaska state Capitol! in Juneau! It is a free shore excursion. Save money and have fun. Find out interesting facts about the Capitol and learn fascinating history Did you know that the first civil rights law in the country was in Alaska? Do…
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Kwek’s Amazing Alaska Adventures! Flat Stanley FTW
Flat Stanley Kwek goes on an Alaska Cruise and has amazing adventures! Join her on her fun trip!
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Invasive Nuisances! The Best Beginner’s Guide to Birds of Hawai’i
All you need to know about the birds you see in Hawai’i. Why are there so many invasive species? Which common birds are native to Hawai’i?
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How To Get Cheap Broadway Tickets 2024: Insider’s Guide
Anyone traveling to New York City will likely have seeing the Statue of Liberty and a Broadway show on their “short-list”. That is, until they find out the cost. To me it always seemed extravagant but I still wanted to see them. As it turns out, a little research yielded some good ways to get…
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How To Best Use Hilton Honors Points 2024 (with Examples)
Stay in luxury hotels for free! Find out how you can travel hack and get to stay in Hilton hotels all over the world for free. Have you always wanted to stay in a Waldorf Astoria hotel? Do you like to travel to faraway places or maybe just to out-of-state family? This post will teach…
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Gigantic Glaciers: One Of The Reasons For An Alaska Cruise!
Alaska Cruise Review: Yes, do it! Detailed itinerary of our Holland-America Alaskan cruise out of Seattle. There are eagles galore, gigantic glaciers, historical happenings, good food and aquatic vehicles! Go read and enjoy!
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Discover Amazing and Fun Facts about the Connecticut Capitol
Facts about The Connecticut Capitol in Hartford! Did you know that Connecticut has a state heroine? And a possibly fake Civil War relic? Do you know who protects the Connecticut people? Find out where the expression “Sleep tight!” originated. Click on these fun and interesting Connecticut Capitol facts!
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The Enigma of the Liberty Bell Locked Up in Massachusetts!
Discover the history behind the locked Liberty Bell replica in Massachusetts and find out how to visit it. Spoiler: It is not easy… Go find out!
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9 Surprisingly Fun Facts about the Quebec Parliament Building
The Quebec Parliament Building in Quebec City, Canada is home to their National Assembly. Truly exceptional architecture and a rich, long history show the ingenuity of the Canadian spirit. Did you know even nowadays the Queen is still involved with their democracy? Have you heard about Batisse, the goat? Find out the fascinating details!
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Flaming Mexican Coffee: A Spectacular Drink in Mexico
Flaming Mexican Coffee Have you ever had flaming coffee? Setting liquor on fire, making for a spectacular show. You have to experience this at least once (or twice or more 🙂 when you travel to Mexico. Enjoy this cocktail with tequila and kahlua in a fiery show. Find out where to get this in Baja…
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