AUSCHWITZ and BIRKENAU: Our tour and tribute to the 1.1 million people who died here
Ep.58 Auschwitz is not a tourist attraction, but it is an important place to visit. Some of what we saw on our tour will be etched into our hearts and minds forever. The horrors that occurred in this camp are more real to us now. Although this may be a hard video to watch, we tried to be respectful of all those who lost their lives here.
Polish Food Tour of Kraków: An Unexpected Restaurant City
Ep.57 We were not prepared for how much we were going to enjoy our time in Poland. The people, history, and architecture of Kraków are amazing, but the meals we devoured sealed the deal. It’s a place we would happily go back to in the future. Join us as we share nine of our dining experiences in this beautiful location.
Airbnb vs Hotels: The TRUTH from Full-Time Travelers
Ep.56 We compare Airbnbs to hotels and give you tips on why and when we use each of them. This comprehensive guide breaks down locations, accommodations, check-in/out processes, fees, problems, and our experiences. With all the negativity surrounding Airbnbs, should you give up on them? We give you our honest opinions and our detailed review.
Why we can’t get enough of the Majestic City of Edinburgh | Our Travel Guide
Ep.55 We can’t get enough of this medieval Scottish city. There’s so much history and grandeur in Edinburgh. Beginning with the Royal Mile, tuck in with us as we share our tours, favorite foods, and stories behind the sights we visit. Don’t miss Kevin’s haggis mistake!
Cagnes-sur-Mer - Our travel guide to this glorious city on the French Riviera
Ep.54 From the incredible hilltop views to the beautiful, azure beaches, this place left us breathless. We take you through everything we experienced during our month-long stay in this seaside village nestled between Antibes and Nice in the South of France.
Slow Travel or No Travel! Why we have to stay longer
Ep.53 Being able to choose where we live in the world is a privilege. But that doesn’t mean that it’s always easy to for us to find a balance between exploring more countries and avoiding burnout.
Don’t visit Scotland! Unless you stay in Broughty Ferry
Ep.52 Before this trip, we’ve always stayed in Edinburgh. But what if you want to also experience Dundee, Glasgow, St. Andrews, and Edinburgh? We think we have a solution for you. Watch this episode and let us know if you agree.
Duolingo App Review - Our Pros and Cons after 850+ days
Ep.51 We’ve spent the past two and a half years learning Italian with the paid version of Super Duolingo. Watch this video to find out how the app works, what we like and don’t like about it, and whether we’d recommend it. We also give you tips about additional language learning tools.
Visiting Varosha, Cyprus - the Abandoned Resort Town of Famagusta
Ep.50 We bring you along on two very different tours in Cyprus. One is a food tour with Halloumi cheese making and the other is to Turkish Cyprus and the mysterious District of Famagusta. What life-changing experiences were these tours for us? Join us on our discovery of both dark and light sides of this country.
Top things to do in Paphos - Cyprus Travel Guide
Ep.49 We spent a month in the harbor area of Paphos and loved it. Beautiful beaches, ancient Roman ruins, fabulous food, watch to see everything experienced in this beautiful island nation of Cyprus. Stick around to the end to see a breakdown of our costs.
Our six-month travel update - Mistakes were made!
Ep.48 After traveling full time for half a year, you’d think we’d have it all figured out. Unfortunately, we screwed up twice in Edinburgh Airport. But we also have some important travel updates to share with you!
Nile River Cruise (Aswan to Luxor) - All you need to know
Ep.47 This is not something that we thought we’d ever say, but… you have to take a Nile Cruise! We’ve never spent time on a cruise ship before this, but the sheer number of tours that we managed to fit into four days was incredible.
Our Amazing Luxor Visit - Everything You Need to See and Do
Ep.46 After Cairo and Giza we thought we understood Egypt, but Luxor blew us away. The wonders we saw on the Nile River in Upper Egypt were incredible. Don’t visit Egypt without spending time in Luxor!
Don't miss Aswan’s Nubian Village Experience!
Ep.45 We needed to stay overnight in Aswan, Egypt prior to our Nile River cruise so Judy booked a room at the Nubian Palace. After a chaotic taxi ride from the train station, we were rewarded with an eye-opening experience that we’ll never forget.
Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor, Egypt!
Ep.44 We were blown away (pun intended) by our ride in a hot air balloon over Egyptian ruins in Luxor. Add a beautiful sunrise to that experience and we have a memory that will float in our brains forever.
Things to Know before you go: Cairo & Giza
Ep.43 We’ve learned so much living as locals in Mohandiseen while exploring all the sights and sounds that Cairo and Giza have to offer. Watch as we explore the Egyptian food, culture, ancient monuments, and make new friends!
15 Do’s and Don’ts for Cairo & Giza
Ep.42 Egypt is an amazing country and should be a place you plan to visit, but we have some tips that will make it even better. Learn from our mistakes and then travel with confidence in this ancient land of wonders.
Why we got vaccinated in Rome before visiting Cairo and Luxor
Ep.41 There’s nothing worse than getting sick while traveling — or worse, suffering a long-term illness. Watch our process for getting properly vaccinated for our month in Egypt while living in Greece and Italy.
Rome - We visit the top attractions all in one day!
Ep.40 Rome wasn’t built in a day — and you should really spend more than a day there — but we only had 12 hours to see our favorite attractions: the Spanish Steps, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and so much more. Watch this episode and you can get a peek at it all in under 10 minutes!
Spello - How to spend a perfect day in Italy
Ep.39 Spello is one of those places that treats your eyes to so much beauty and fills your heart with so much peace, you may never want to leave. Join us on the special day we spent in this romantic city.
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