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Best of the Dolomites: 7 Day Hiking Itinerary

The Dolomites were a bit of a planning challenge. The Dolomites are a popular hiking haven and we were planning to visit during peak season…

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Slovenia: Europe's Best-Kept Travel Secret

At this point, it seems to be somewhat of a tradition to find ourselves nestled in the heart of the Alps during the scorching summer months. Now, let me let you in on a little secret…

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Scotland's Urban Gems: Glasgow and Edinburgh Travel Guide

It’s official — I love the UK. Our very first trip to Europe was London in 2018 and we’ve been trying to find an excuse to make a return trip to the UK ever since…

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Year in Review - 2022

Looking back on 2022, it looks like we were permanently on vacation which is almost the truth. Here‘s how we spent our days this year…

Polish Pottery Shopping Guide: Tips for Finding the Perfect Pieces

One thing I did tell myself is that if I could, I would say yes to whatever opportunities presented themselves. And that’s how I ended up going on a Polish pottery road trip…

22 for 2022 List

For the past few years now, I’ve made a list for the year, as inspired by my favorite podcast, Happier. o help shape the list and to stay focused, I pick a one-word theme every year…

PCS Adventures: Dogs, Cars & Our First Week in Germany

After months and months of waiting, we‘re finally in Germany! Now, that we‘ve rounded out the first week, here are a few of the key things I‘ve noticed or learned…

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