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.

Drink Two Pints A Day, You’ll Live Forever and Glow In the Dark!

Posted on 28 September 2006 by k

6202 Sounds like my type of wonder drink… you, too? Well, we should venture to Bath. But, first I should admit that you won’t really glow. Sorry. Like its name would suggest, Bath was once a hopping spa town where … Continue reading →

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A Refreshing Bath

Posted on 25 September 2006 by k

6267 We had a wonderful fifth anniversary in Bath over the weekend. It was nice to rest a bit and catch up with one another after a couple busy/stressful weeks.We’ll post more details from our trip to Bath in the … Continue reading →

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Notting Hill Carnival

Posted on 27 August 2006 by k

5437 Today was our first day as true tourists in London (since arriving). We visted the famous Notting Hill Carnival — second in the world in size (first is Rio’s) with approx. 2 million attending the two day festival. The … Continue reading →

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Travel Tips for Packing

Posted on 23 August 2006 by k

Whenever packing, we always struggle with making choices. Thought we’d share a few things we’ve learned along the way: Clothing. Bring machine-washable clothing for long trips. Keep your “base” neutral so that you can add elements (an overshirt, scarf, belt, … Continue reading →

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Bermuda

Posted on 19 August 2006 by k

4687 We enjoyed a five-day cruise to Bermuda during the summer of 2006. With two days ashore, we didn’t have a lot of time, but we did enjoy a lot of the sites that Bermuda had to offer. First, there … Continue reading →

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Placid Waters Greet Us In Bermuda

Posted on 19 August 2006 by k

4317 We’re back! As a graduation gift, G’s parents treated us to a cruise–we arrived back in Baltimore yesterday after a wonderful and restful week aboard the Grandeur of the Seas. The seas were calm during our trip—it was quite … Continue reading →

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Our Travel “By Plane, Ship & Automobile Week”

Posted on 12 August 2006 by k

Wow. We’ve had a whirlwind of a week traveling about visiting family and friends. We’ve been in 5 states since Monday and will head out for Bermuda (by ship) tomorrow. It’s been a great week, but we’re exhausted! 4144 We … Continue reading →

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