Category Archives: Adventure Travel

As two Americans struggling to explore the world on 3 weeks’ holiday per annum, we moved to London in 2006 in order to boost the frequency and intensity of our international travel experiences.

Hitch Hiker’s Guide to Moscow

Posted on 17 May 2008 by k

Imagine my surprise on Monday as we stood outside a popular Moscow restaurant and I learned from my colleague that we would hitch a ride back to the hotel. With three people in our group, we stood on the curb … Continue reading →

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Surrealism

Posted on 16 May 2008 by k

18804 18884 18888 18940 Have you ever so abruptly arrived someplace that it takes a little while to believe you’re there? As we’ve been travelling so much for work and pleasure recently, we’ve had limited time to prepare ourselves—in some … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Moscow

Posted on 15 May 2008 by g

18788 It was shortly past 10 o’clock when we arrived in the Red Square. The dark sky had a blue luster from the sun just below the horizon. As we passed through the Resurrection Gate, the square unfolded in front … Continue reading →

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Turkish Delights

Posted on 9 May 2008 by k

18582 An early morning rise and a 3 hour flight, Istanbul greeted us by noon. In most of the cities we visit, taxi drivers speak English. Unfortunately for us, our Turkish cabbie did not. So, our first few miles from … Continue reading →

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Moscow this Weekend?

Posted on 9 May 2008 by g

18778 My guess is that not many people decide to go to Moscow for a week on a whim. And I’m definitely not the whimsical kind of guy, but I decided this Wednesday to go to Moscow this weekend. Considering … Continue reading →

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Back from Istanbul

Posted on 6 May 2008 by k

18738 We had a lovely weekend in Istanbul. A bit of sunshine and blue water do to the body good. We’ve just returned, but For a sneak peak at the photos before full posts follow in the coming days, click … Continue reading →

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Marathon of Travel Begins…

Posted on 2 May 2008 by k

It was a long, quiet winter but as you could probably tell by our recent trips to Marrakech and Amsterdam, now that the weather has perked up and Spring has arrived, our travel schedule is gearing up! Stay tuned to … Continue reading →

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