The Travels of BBQboy and Spanky
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October 2026: A month in Eastern France & Switzerland. After 4 months of 1-month bases (Paris, Edinburgh, York and London), we were happy to be back to fast travelling in October. Especially after …
All the things we didn’t do in London…and those we did. You can’t always see everything when you go somewhere. And even when you can, should you? Some travellers justify paying for all the big-name …
The Worst Review we’ve ever received as guests on Airbnb. After more than 100 glowing reviews on Airbnb, we had our first negative review last month. But it wasn’t the “normal” negative Airbnb review. …
Hiking the Three Castles of Ribeauvillé (Alsace, France). Alsace is a beautiful region full of quaint little towns, colourful half-timbered buildings and lots of wine and vineyards. But my favorite …
What to See in the 4th Arrondissement of Paris. Paris’s 4th Arrondissement has some of the most famous highlights in the city. But while touristy, there are many very pretty spots in the area that …
eSim VS physical Sim: which should you use? Last year I had my first experience using an eSim. I was going to Mexico to visit my mother, which meant landing in Mexico City and then taking a 4-hour bus …
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 …
