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One of the most common questions I get asked is “How did you save so much money for this trip?“.  I wish there was a perfect answer to the question, but the truth is that...

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Going to the pub is a massive part of English football culture. Before the game, after the game, even during the game, if it is on television, are all good times for a pint for...

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2014 is right around the corner, and travel addicts everywhere are beginning to plan out where they are going to explore in the new year.  When Alissa and I were 9 to 5’ers in the...

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Chicagoans love to drink. Luckily for them, and the millions of tourists who also like to imbibe, the Windy City is home to it’s fair share of watering holes. The next time you’re in The...

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Paris is one of the world’s most unforgettable travel destinations, and a trip to France’s famous city is on the top of millions of bucket lists.  To really experience Paris, a minimum of five days...

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Eating street food is a way of life for most Vietnamese, and we travelers love to join in, trying exotic dishes fried up by the best chefs around.   On the bustling An Hoi island near...

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Canada spans over 3.85 million square miles (nearly 10 million square kilometers for those of you using the metric system), making it the second-largest country in the world. Exploring America’s neighbor to the north can...

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In preparing to move to a new country to change gear in your career, there are a trunkful of things to do and prepare to be covered for all eventualities. Preparing the family living accommodation,...

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I still remember the first thing Alissa and I did after we purchased our plane tickets for our first big international trip to the Philippines in 2008.  We went to the local bookstore and bought...

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I’ve raved online and to my friends and family about the food in Vietnam, which I’ve loved more than any other cuisine on the trip (yes, even Thai). So Hoi An is the perfect place...

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