The Travels of BBQboy and Spanky
s
Why Obernai makes for a great day trip from Strasbourg. Obernai is a small town that’s a 30-minute train ride from Strasbourg. It is incredibly pretty and we were enchanted by it. All about Obernai …
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 …
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 …
How to Choose a True Five-Star Luxury Nile Cruise. Search for a luxury Nile River cruise, and you’ll find dozens of listicles ranking ships by adjectives like opulent, unrivaled, and iconic, …
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. 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. 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 (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. 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 …
