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Road Tripping South ~ Síofok, Hungary; Saravjevo & Mostar, Bosia & Herzegovina; Kotor, Sveti Stefan and Budva, Montenegro

There is something freeing about waking up and not knowing what life will throw at you for the day.  Dave, Krissy, Linda and I knew we needed a change from city slicking. We love learning about the culture, hearing the … Continue reading

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The Lindys land- Prague, Czech Republic; Vienna, Austria; Budapest, Hungary

After three weeks of traveling we have our first night solo. Greece, Switzerland and Italy was a real family affair and it was great to be able to spend the time together in a foreign land and experience new things … Continue reading

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The Alps make me ache – The Dolomites Mountains in Italy

With mom and dad dragging us around Europe we land in Venice and meet lil sister (Vanessa, sorry you are my lil sister still) and husband Jason.  We head a few hours north to Cortina at the foot of the … Continue reading

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Chocolate Covered Watches ~ Geneva, Bern, Lucerne and Zurich; Switzerland

Landing in Geneva to meet Mom and Dad is a very special treat. Being with family was just what the doctor ordered because Geneva is not my favorite.  Not to worry we only stayed two nights and are certain the … Continue reading

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The Mecca of Youth ~ Santorini, Ios and the Catamaran, Greece

After a two hour ferry ride with our niece and nephew still in tow we land at Santorini, a romantic island known for its cliffs and sunsets. We are staying at a small hotel in Firostefani that clings to the side of … Continue reading

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Island Time ~ Mykonos, Greece

Yamas (cheers) – We arrived in Greece after almost 18 hours of traveling and three flights. With one last 30 minute short trip from Athens to Mykonos, we could finally settle in. As we were landing, Linda looked at her watch … Continue reading

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Squeaky wheel gets the Greece

We are excited to start a new leg of our trip, we are heading out Saturday for seven weeks in Europe and the eastern bloc. Yeah we are visiting some of the old Warsaw Pact states, I have this vision … Continue reading

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Our 1-Year Travel Anniversary

Have you missed us? If not, please feel free remove yourself from the email distribution list if you don’t want to get our blog updates.  I can’t figure out how to do it from the site and don’t want you to … Continue reading

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Eyes Wide Open ~ not the movie ;-)

Here is our travel map…looks like an insane person planned this trip.  🙂 Now that we are home and settled in we wanted to post a blog about the transition. We loved blogging so much that we still plan on … Continue reading

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Bow not once but twice…Japan!

A bit strange posting a travel blog while back in the US, but we need to finish what we started.  And a perk of posting from home is fast WiFi so more pictures!  🙂  Bow down not once but twice, … Continue reading

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