When we talk to friends and family about international travel, one of the first concerns they usually have is getting around when the locals speak another language. Being able to communicate is obviously essential to do just...
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Fisherman’s Bastion, Budapest
Want to feel like you’ve stepped into Hogwart’s AND get great sunrise photos? Budapest’s Fisherman’s Bastion is located on the Buda side of the city (see which side is which), on a hill overlooking the Danube. You’ll see it on a...
Traveling to Africa: Where to Start
updated on May 28th, 2019 For Part 1, click here Let’s break down the nitty-gritty details! So we’ve agreed that you don’t spend your life in the corporate world merging billion dollar companies. Maybe you want a “once-in-a...
How to Read the Train Station Board
I can’t get enough of train stations and I love airports. I always make a point of stopping to read read the departures screen in an airport to see where all these random people are headed to- do I even know where that is? If...
Thinking of Going to Africa? Too Expensive? Too Old? Give Me a Break!!
updated on March 18th, 2021 My dad has recently been bitten by the writing bug, and has graciously given us great post material for our blog. He and my mom, Dayna, have been around the globe and have wonderful advice Africa...
Best Places to take Photos in Budapest
updated on March 18th, 2021 When you’re in Budapest, you can point your camera in any direction and get a great photo. From spots like Fisherman’s Bastion, the Citadel, and Buda Castle, it’s near impossible to get a bad...
Booking Hotels Directly Versus With an OTA
The debate of whether to book a hotel directly or through an online travel agency (OTA) is ongoing. The truth is that while there are many advantages to booking directly with a hotel, there are also many for using an OTA. Hotels...