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 Need to Know: the all Nisei 442nd Regimental Combat Team
Did you know that we had army regiments composed out of all Japanese American soldiers during World War II ? The 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team did an amazing job protecting our country. Discover the fascinating history of the soldiers who went for broke in Europe at a terribly high cost…
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Follow USS Missouri from Japanese Surrender to Museum Ship
USS Missouri Pearl Harbor: Where the World War II Ended. Follow the “career” of the battleship USS Missouri. When you visit the Pearl Harbor memorial in Hawai’i, do not miss a side trip to the battleship U.S.S. Missouri. Not only is this where the war started for the USA, but the USS Missouri is where…
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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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La Closerie Des Lilas: Time Travel For The Win!
Travel back in time with us in La Closerie des Lilas (Paris). Famous visitors including Hemingway, Fitzgerald and Picasso. A sublime dining experience. Explore the history and eat in this historic artist hangout in Montparnasse, Paris!
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Why We Were Mad: The Old State House in Boston
The Old State House in Boston, home of the Boston Massacre and the first reading of the Declaration of independence. Learn more about the historical significance of this oldest public building in Boston. And what does a unicorn have to do with it all?
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National Parks and More in New Hampshire
Discover National Parks and more in New Hampshire. Did you know that there are many NPS sites in NH? Where are they? Keep track of the National Historic Landmarks you visit in New Hampshire. Jump right in!
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Geeky Vincent van Gogh Facts You Need To Know
What you always wanted to know about Vincent van Gogh but were afraid to ask! New and surprising facts about this famous Dutch painter. Where was he born? Museums to visit to see his paintings. What did his father do? Did Vincent have siblings? Find out more!
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A Baker’s Dozen of Facts: British Columbia Parliament Building
Fascinating facts about the British Columbia Parliament Building in Victoria, Canada. Lost stained glass windows, many nods to the indigenous culture, mouth watering food and incredible architecture!
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