Category: Our Trips
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Phu Quoc Island
Green Bay Resort In a world that often moves at breakneck speed, sometimes all we need is a gentle reminder to slow down and appreciate life’s simple pleasures. Our recent escape to Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam, gifted us just that – a chance to unwind, rejuvenate, and bask in the island’s tranquil beauty. As avid…
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Ninh Binh Vietnam
Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel Venturing into the heart of Vietnam, we uncovered the captivating ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Once the thriving seat of the nation after winning independence from China in 968, this enchanting location remains veiled in history and nestled amidst picturesque mountains. The remnants of thick city walls still stand, a testament…
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Hanoi
Tran Quoc Pogoda and Quan Thanh Temple Immersed in Hanoi’s enchanting streets, we explored two splendid pagodas around West Lake, captivated by their timeless allure. Tran Quoc Pagoda, the city’s oldest, moved to the shores of West Lake due to flooding threats, while the second temple nestled amid the lake’s lush landscapes. Both temples exuded…
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Bangkok Thailand
Bangkok John visited Bangkok mostly just to renew his visa. It was a pretty short trip. There are two airports in Bangkok and John landed in Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and then took a Train from the airport to Phaya Thai Station for $5.42 USD. The city was busy and congested. It is a sprawling city with…
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Move from Casablanca to Hanoi
We left the beach in Casablanca for Hanoi. Tara has a new job in Hanoi so we are saying goodbye to Morocco. Maybe the saddest part is that I will miss my friend Saeed. He makes me a Latte almost every morning for $1 USD. He does make it from long life milk but you…
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Giza Necropolis Eqypt
We had a nightmare of a flight when Quatar Airlines would not let us on with our dogs. We had submitted all the proper paperwork and had an email of approval from them but, they still did not let us on. It was a very expensive delay, but it did allow us a chance to…
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Rock Climbing at Gagou Morocco
My son and I have never been rock climbing until moving to Morocco. Now we are experts! No, I am kidding we are far from experts, but it was an amazing experience. It is much more difficult than it appears, especially when you are watching someone else do it, that is actually good at it.…
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Madrid Spain
Madrid, the bustling capital of Spain, offers an enthralling fusion of contemporary charm and timeless allure. As we stepped into the heart of this dynamic city, we found ourselves enchanted by its mix of modernity and historical treasures. Our exploration was made even more delightful as we strolled through its cobblestone streets, immersing ourselves in…
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Barcelona Spain
Embarking on a journey to the enchanting city of Barcelona, Spain, we found ourselves immersed in a world of beauty and discovery. Our exploration began with an exhilarating segway tour, a perfect choice to traverse the city quickly and effortlessly conquer its picturesque hills. Starting on a charming downtown street, we delved into the heart…
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Seville Spain
We loved Seville! It is a beautiful clean city with a ton of architecture and things to explore. In Seville we ate at the Hard Rock Cafe twice because Brandt was missing some American food. Sometimes you feel like you would just like to have a burger and wings. We did 2 different bicycle tours…