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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Free Ferry to Statue of Liberty!
How to take the free ferry to the Statue of Liberty When you travel to New York City, of course you want to see the Statue of Liberty. The cost can add up fast, especially if you are a family with kids. Find out how to take a free ferry. Did you know she almost…
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10 Absolutely Best Things To Do In Victoria BC, Canada
Top Ten Things in Victoria BC, Canada. From visiting a castle to watching parliament in action. There is lots of nature in and around Victoria, what not to miss. Can you go whale watching in Victoria? What is Butchart garden? Can you have a high tea? Famous hotels, first nations, plenty of parks. Are you…
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Waldorf Astoria New York: History and Review
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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Best Use of Hilton Free Night Certificate 2024
What is the best use for a Hilton free night certificate? How do you earn a free night with Hilton and American Express? Dream destinations to consider!
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Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail: Strong Focus On Whales and Epic Views
The Makapu’u Lighthouse trail is one of the most popular hikes on Oahu, Hawai’i. What to expect on the hike and find out about the lighthouse. Is the Makapuu lighthouse trail easy or hard? How long is the hike? Can you see whales? What is the best time to see whales? Fresnel lens. National Historic…
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Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch: Feeding Frenzy on Stellwagen Bank
Why you should go whale watching at Stellwagen Bank with the Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch from Provincetown, MA. Watch bubble-net feeding, kick feeding and tons of humpbacks all around the boat.
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The Best Gray Whale Watching is in Magdalena Bay
The grey whales of Magdalena Bay will rock you! Find out everything you need to know about these gentle giants and if you are lucky, touch a whale! If you love nature, you will really enjoy this article and find out about a unique type of whale watching
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The Pierce Manse: Discover One Of The Worst Presidents!
The Pierce Manse used to be the home of the only New Hampshire POTUS Franklin Pierce. Did you know he was one of the worst presidents ever? He didn’t even want to be president but somehow got elected anyway. Read the story of his sad life and bad presidency and find out how and where…
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