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Holland was at the end of our first trip together. We had a good time, although we enjoyed the smaller towns more than Amsterdam. Photos of HollandjQuery(document).ready(function($) { var win = $(window), w,currRs; $('.openBoxButton').magnificPopup({ closeBtnInside: true, type: 'aja

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We spent most of our time in Budapest, but we really enjoyed the day trips we took.  In addition, the 2 days we spent in Lake Balaton were truly special.  Although crowded, the lake was beautiful, great food and drink and lots of things for the kids to do.…

We spent 3 days and 2 nights in Reykjavik, Iceland on the way to London, from San Francisco. We were there in July. It was a worthwhile stopover to get a small “taste” of Iceland.……

As independent travelers, India was the most challenging country we have ever been to.  We saw amazing sights, and tasted some truly wonderful food.  Unfortunately, even the beauty of the Taj and the delight of seeing tigers in the wild could not overcome the problems we experienced d

From swimming in the Dead Sea to driving around the Sea of Galilee, we loved the two very hot weeks we spent in Israel.  The cities of Haifa and Tel Aviv were also a lot of fun to explore, and the beaches were surprisingly good!…

In May, 1995, we set out on our first big adventure together.  We had a month to explore Europe and planned to visit 5 countries.  First up – our Italy tour.  …

Seeing Petra is reason enough to visit Jordan. But when you add on top of that spending a couple of nights camping in Wadi Rum, swimming in the Red Sea at Aqaba, seeing all the ruins in Jerash and elsewhere, it’s an incredible destination.  …

We had a great time in Korea. The sights were impressive – both natural and cultural.  It was easy to get around, and not expensive.  We hope you enjoy our extensive blog, photos, and videos from our trip!…

We only sampled Latvia – our visit was limited to the capital, Riga, and Rundale Palace, close to Rundale.  We really enjoyed our short time, however.…

Liechtenstein was surprisingly lovely.  We stayed in Vaduz.  We enjoyed a tourist train ride around the town, a trip to the winery, and a nice stroll around downtown.  A great way to spend a day and a worthwhile side trip!…

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Our time in Lithuania was limited to the capital, Vilnius, and a brief stop at the Hill of Crosses outside Siaulai.…

Luxembourg was an interesting diversion, but not worth more then a couple of hours.  There aren’t many sights to speak of.  We enjoyed driving around the country though, and checking out the fabulous Chateau Vianden  …

In Malaysia, we enjoyed the beauty of the coast and visiting Borneo and the Eastern part of Malaysia. The cities we found more challenging to enjoy, especially on the heels of Thailand.…

Our two weeks at Club Med Kani in the Maldives were a slice of heaven.  Although we didn’t have the fancy $1000 a night over the water bungalows, we were spoiled in every other way with amazing food, entertainment, and sports.…

Although we didn’t have anywhere near enough time on the island, we quickly fell in love with this small little corner of France transplanted to the Caribbean.   We hung out on one of the most beautiful beaches we have ever seen, enjoyed a drive through some fabulous rainforest,

We have been several times to Cancun before children, and had an opportunity to explore beyond the beaches around the Cancun area (Tulum, Akumal).…

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Seeing the sunrise at the Sossusvlei Dunes is one of those memories that is burned into our brains as one of the most beautiful things we’ve seen on our travels.  …

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We started a trip through Norway in Tromso, north of the Arctic circle.  We took the Hurtigruten cruise boat down through the fjords all the way to Bergen, from where we made our way by train to Oslo via the spectacular Sognefjord.  …

Not at the top of anyone’s bucket list, we actually had a great time exploring Oman.  From the spectacular Sultan Qaboos Mosque, to the fort at Nizwa, to the amazing Jebel Shams (The Grand Canyon of the Middle East) Oman was amazing at every turn.…

Here is the packing list we use whenever we travel: CARRY ON: Toiletteries bags (something lightweight, portable,  tough, waterproof – check out the Eagle Creek stuff here). Hotel confirmations – especially for the first night Passports Money belt – we use a mon

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Every town we visited in Poland became our new favourite.  From the amazing old town in Torun, to the picturesque main street in Gdansk, to the surprisingly tourist-friendly Warsaw, we really enjoyed our time in Poland.…

Our time in Portugal was marred by bad weather, and a couple of shady hotels that were suddenly full despite having reserved a room with a credit card.  We made the best of it, and particularly enjoyed our time visiting Sintra.…

In February 1996, we escaped the cold of our college town in Kingston, Ontario for a winter getaway in Puerto Rico.  We really enjoyed our drive around the island.  It was a great mix of culture and some amazing beaches.  …

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