I’m just now (over a month later) starting to sift through my 3,000 photos from the week I spent in Israel and Jordan. It was an absolutely incredible, and I…
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Book Recommendation: The Vineyard at the End of the World
My whole life I’ve enjoyed reading non-fiction when I can find the time. Particularly historical works, and mostly focused on a couple specific time periods I was interested in. But…
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A Day Trip to Pisa, Italy
I realized yesterday that somehow I haven’t ever posted about Italy. Which is crazy, because it’s one of my favorite places in the world, the home of my heart. It’s where…
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A Day Trip to Bulgaria’s Rila Monastery
Certain days stand out in your mind with almost perfect clarity. Years later you can still remember scents, what you ate, how everything looked. It doesn’t happen to me too…
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The Remains of War in the Midst of Beauty: an Afternoon in Croatia
I got to take my parents to Plitvice Lakes National Park a few years ago, one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. We marveled at the color of…
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A Fairytale Day At Neuschwanstein Castle
There are days to pretend you’re a princess. I think this qualifies…because that is a legit fairytale castle on a hill. Perched high on a hill overlooking stunning alpine scenery,…
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The Medieval Charms of Kilkenny, Ireland
A few years ago, my parents and I took what is still probably our favorite trip together, a seven-day roadtrip through the Republic of Ireland. The combination of breathtaking scenery,…
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Less Than 24 Hours In Buenos Aires
Yes, you read that right. Less than one full day in Buenos Aires. Some folks people will tell you that one day isn’t enough time to spend in a city,…
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Motovun: Croatia’s Quintessential Hill Town
While Croatia has become a major destination in the last few years, northern Croatia still probably isn’t on your radar. Sure, everyone knows that Dubrovnik is stunning and now people…
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Exploring the Hill Towns of Northern Croatia
When people think of Croatia, their minds generally gravitate toward the sparkling turquoise waters and whitewashed walls of Dubrovnik. But the Istrian Peninsula in northern Croatia has an insane amount…