What to See in Stirling (Scotland)
What to See in Stirling (Scotland). Stirling is an easy 45-minute train ride from Edinburgh. Why come to Stirling? The major reason is Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s most famous castles. I’ve …
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What First-Time Visitors Get Wrong About Traveling Around Egypt
What First-Time Visitors Get Wrong About Traveling Around Egypt. Egypt looks straightforward on a travel map. Cairo has the pyramids, Luxor has the temples, Aswan sits farther south, and the Nile …
Is a Nile Cruise Worth the Money? A Cost-vs.-Experience Breakdown
Is a Nile Cruise Worth the Money? A Cost-vs.-Experience Breakdown. A Nile cruise can offer excellent value for travelers who want accommodation, transportation, guided sightseeing, and river scenery …
September 2026: A Month in London
A Month in London. September in London was the worse month we’ve had since returning to full-time travel in February. I won’t sugarcoat it: we didn’t like London. We weren’t that impressed with the …
Comparing Ground Transportation Costs for Travelers
Comparing Ground Transportation Costs for Travelers. Ground transport is one of the most overlooked expenses travelers face, often rivaling accommodation in total cost. The transport method you pick …
The Pros and Cons of the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
The Pros and Cons of the Digital Nomad Lifestyle. We got back into full-time travel earlier this year after having a home in Spain for the last five years. Prior to that, we had lived the Digital …
The best scenic driving routes around Miami
The best scenic driving routes around Miami (and where to rent a car). One of Miami’s pleasures is driving. There are some fantastically scenic routes both in the city itself and in the greater …
What to See and Do in wonderful Lyon (France)
What to See and Do in wonderful Lyon. We spent 10 days getting to know Lyon. It’s a wonderful city with two rivers, an atmospheric old town, plenty of beautiful squares, and several hills giving you …
Marseille is worth a day trip…but nothing more
Marseille is worth a day trip…but nothing more. Marseille is the grittiest, most unsafe place we’ve been to in a long time. We’ve been to Colombia, South Africa and all over Mexico and I can’t …