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Riding into the entrance of the Mdina.

A Weekend in Malta

November 20, 2018

Last month we spent a weekend in Malta, visiting friends…

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In TRAVEL Tags Malta

Tropicola Beach Club in Seminyak.

8 Fabulous Restaurants in Bali

September 12, 2018

These restaurants should be on your list to try in Bali…

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In TRAVEL Tags Bali, Bali Restaurants, Canggu, Berawa, Seminyak

Tropical flowers and wood carvings like this are on display as decor all over the island. 

Quirks About Life in Bali

September 5, 2018

Five things you might not have considered or heard about life in Bali…

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In TRAVEL Tags Bali Life, Bali

The view from our boat on the first day of our journey down the Canal du Midi. 

Boating on the Canal du Midi

July 21, 2018

Family photos from our adventure boating along the Canal du Midi…

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In TRAVEL Tags France, France Travel, Canal du Midi, Family Travel

The invitation we recieved in our letterbox. 

A Fun Village Tradition in France

July 9, 2018

The hunters of our village are hosting a soiree…

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In TRAVEL Tags sanglier, wild boar, French Cooking, france

Château Hôtel Grand Barrail, where we stayed in Saint Emilion. 

Bordeaux Vacation Photos

July 2, 2018

Photos from our trip to Bordeaux and our wine tasting adventures in Saint Emilion…

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In TRAVEL Tags France, France Travel, Bordeaux, Wine Tasting, Family Travel

A quintessential Portuguese scene at the Feira Da Ladra market.

72 Hours in Lisbon

May 17, 2018

Family photos from a fabulous few days in Lisbon…

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In TRAVEL Tags Lisbon

Looking at the fishing boats on the port in Cassis, a nice change from the mega yachts. 

French Riviera Vacation Photos

May 1, 2018

Family photos from our 4 night road trip through Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Marseille, and Montpellier…

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In TRAVEL Tags French Riviera, Cote d'Azure

My favorite memory from Burning Man. Thanks to Trey Ratcliff for the awesome photo. 

10 Things I Miss About America

April 30, 2018

Some of the things I miss about America, from beautiful friends to big appliances…

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In TRAVEL Tags Living in America

The fortified town of Lectoure is 30 minutes from our house. It has a wonderful farmer's market on Fridays, and some very fine restaurants. 

The Joys of South West France

March 20, 2018

Some of the things we love most about Occitanie in the South West of France, and why we chose to make this region our home...

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In TRAVEL Tags France

Sunset cocktails on the rooftop of Hotel Tugu.

Bali Hotspots - Our Latest Favorites

March 5, 2018

So many new cafes and restaurants have popped up in Bali over the past year, and these are our current favorites...

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In TRAVEL Tags Bali, Bali Guide

A pier at Sanur beach, where you catch the fast boat to Penida. 

Our Island Getaway on Nusa Penida

February 12, 2018

We had a lovely couple of days on a remote tropical island...

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In TRAVEL Tags Bali, Nusa Penida

Wine Tasting in Marlborough, then onto Kaikoura & Christchurch

January 29, 2018

The final installment of our travel diary from New Zealand takes us Wine Tasting in Marlborough, nature spotting in Kaikoura, and to the charming city of Christchurch...

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In TRAVEL Tags Wine Tasting, Marlborough, New Zealand, Kaikoura, Christchurch

A view of Picton and the Marlborough Sounds. 

The South Island: Visiting Nelson & Picton

January 25, 2018

The second part of our New Zealand road trip took us to the South Island...

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In TRAVEL Tags New Zealand

The impressive geyser at Whakarewarewa, erupting. 

New Zealand Vacation Photos!

January 23, 2018

We had a wonderful adventure in New Zealand. Here are our photos from the North Island...

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In TRAVEL Tags New Zealand, North Island, Family Travel

Climbing the stairs on the two story carousel.

Berlin Christmas Markets

December 15, 2017

Where Christmas dreams come true...

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In TRAVEL Tags Christmas

How do you stay entertained on a plane?

November 13, 2017

With the holiday travel season around the corner, it got me thinking about a man sitting a few rows ahead of me on a recent flight...

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In TRAVEL Tags Plane Travel

Dirty Bunny at the notary's office. 

Berlin Business Trip

October 30, 2017

Behind the scenes of our recent business trip to Berlin...

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In TRAVEL Tags Berlin, Remodel, Business Trip

Our Paris Diary

October 23, 2017

72 hours in the city of light and love...

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In TRAVEL Tags Paris, France

Probably not our best packing...

The Best Travel Gear for Babies & Toddlers!

September 27, 2017

This list is a must-read for anyone traveling with little ones...

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In TRAVEL Tags Family Travel, Travel Gear
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