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.

Shopping, Spa and Sunshades in Chiang Mai

Posted on 1 February 2011 by g

Forget Ikea. We’re decorating the nursery from Thailand :-). We don’t typically do much shopping when we travel, but with our safari themed* nursery and the markets full of elephants on top of low prices we couldn’t resist. In truth, … Continue reading →

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Babymoon in Thailand

Posted on 31 January 2011 by g

So what is this whole babymoon thing anyway? We came across the term a couple years ago and have since discovered two meanings both derived from based on the word honeymoon. It turns out the original meaning is a period … Continue reading →

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Weekend in Barcelona

Posted on 9 November 2010 by g

With the weather turning cold and damp in London, it was perfect timing for a quick weekend break in Barcelona. We met up with my parents to spend a few days in the city before they departed on their transatlantic … Continue reading →

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Relaxing in Naxos

Posted on 27 September 2010 by g

23698 When leaving for holiday, I told my co-workers that I was going to sit on an island and do nothing. I was off to a good start our first day on Naxos. We grabbed a couple of beach chairs, … Continue reading →

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Arrival in Athens

Posted on 26 September 2010 by g

Athens has a bit of a bad reputation. Supposedly it has improved greatly in recent years largely due to the 2004 Olympics, however the guidebooks still recommend seeing the sites and getting out. A friend of ours told us “only … Continue reading →

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Greece

Posted on 17 September 2010 by k

This Sunday, we’ll be off to Greece for a bit of autumn sun. Though we traveled this Spring, this will mark our first ‘new’ country of 2010. We’re a bit slow this year, huh?!? We’re excited for a bit of … Continue reading →

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England in Summer

Posted on 1 August 2010 by k

I know what you’re thinking…surely, you must think this headline is sensationalistic 🙂 23536 But for the first time since we arrived in England, we’ve experienced what a good summer in London has to offer! Sunny days, mild nights, little … Continue reading →

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