As a solo female traveler, and one who travels to second and third world countries often, deciding where to stay when backpacking is an important. I look at safety as my number one factor and then following that of course everything else: WiFi access, cleanliness, social atmosphere, location, well the list goes on! While I occasionally splurge…
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With soaring mountains, alpine lakes, and charming quaint villages, Germany is the ultimate destination for road trippers. Besides the thrill of driving on the Autobahn (which is an experience in itself), you’ll get to see some of the most diverse landscapes in Europe. SUBSCRIBE TO FLYING THE NEST ON YOUTUBE Eibsee Nestled near the border with Austria,…
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Image source For all the joys that vacations bring, they also carry some degree of stress. Which can be either easier or more challenging to manage, if you’re traveling as a couple. All those weeks spent planning – and daydreaming – only for your joint holiday to explode into a series of niggles, sulks or…
Japan – the land of the samurai, geishas and sushi. However, there’s so much more to this vast and fascinating country than meets the eye. Here are five places to visit that should make it onto every traveller’s itinerary. Tokyo Photo by Jezeal Melgoza on Unsplash A natural starting point for any tour of Japan…
Our rainbow babe is here! Nearly a month has flown by since Lila was born and we are still in awe of how our family has grown. Calihan has been the absolute best big brother to his little sister. The first diaper that was changed at home was accompanied by Cal by his request. He…
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We’re traveling more this year. We’ve already committed to it. That means we need the right gear to go with. And while there are endless articles about the best carry-on bag and the best big luggage, I find myself rarely having the right bag to take on weekend trips—one that’s not too small…
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Granada is a very walkable city, one of its very best qualities. All the fun stuff is just 5 minutes straight ahead, 10 minutes that way, 20 minutes this way, up that butt sculpting hill (You’ll know all about it if you head to The Alhambra on foot.) you get the idea. It’s wonderful. There’s…
Anyone who has been around on my page for awhile knows that my vehicle is over 10 years old. I absolutely love my Traverse and one of the reasons it has been able to run for as long as it has is because I keep up with the routine maintenance. I make sure that if…
Dear Spiritual Seekers around the world , Namaste and Hello from India ! Today we gonna talk about the famous Neeb Karori Baba or Neem Karoli baba ( Baba in Hindi, an Indian Language, means a saint ) .Also known as Maharaj-ji, Neeb Karori Baba was an enlightened Hindu guru, a mystic, and an ardent…
Portugal’s picturesque capital is one of my favorite cities in the world. I always enjoy my time wandering its labyrinthine streets, enjoying the stunning ocean views, and sipping an endless flow of wine. Perched on the southern edge of the country’s west coast, Lisbon (or Lisboa, as the locals call it) offers an amazing blend…
