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Travel Tips for Finding Bargain Places to Shop
Looking for unique souvenirs while you travel? Especially ones that don't cost a fortune. There are amazing items everywhere to be found from new to antique. The tea set pictured was purchased at a dollar store in Hong Kong. The cost was equivalent to one US dollar,...
37 Travel and Inspirational Quotes to Get You to Travel
If you are looking for a travel quote, adventure quotes, or an inspiration or two here is a list of 37, of oh so many quotes, about travel. Please let us know which you love best. I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list – Susan Sonta 1. Jobs fill your pocket,...
Walking Across the Brooklyn Bridge
The first time I walked across the Brooklyn Bridge, in New York City, was by accident. I was wandering around Brooklyn and happened to stumbled upon the entrance to the causeway to the bridge. The bridge takes you from Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan, crossing the East...
Fire TV Stick – What It Is and Why You Need One If You Travel
When traveling (as a house sitter), we get to stay in many beautiful homes with every kind of entertainment system under the sun. It has long been important for me to get a careful walkthrough of how all the interconnected boxes, remote controls, and apps work, so I...
Tips on How to Get Started as a House Sitter
House sitting is an amazing way to travel, locally and internationally. It does involve a substantial amount of responsibility but the people you are helping to escape on holiday and the animals you will take care of will brighten your life. Plus the elimination of...
St. Paul’s Chapel Hidden in Plain Sight in Manhattan
Anyone visiting the World Trade Center Memorial, in New York City, should plan to stop at St. Paul’s Chapel too. It is easy to overlook amongst the towering skyscrapers. The chapel is Manhattan’s oldest public building in continuous use. The chapel opened in 1766 and...
NYC Subway Maps Helpful Tips and More
Do you know there are 23 subway lines and 472 subway stations in New York City? No wonder it can be confusing to ride the subway in NYC, this is where subway maps can be very useful. The MTA NYC (Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York City) is the largest...
5 Enchanting Locations in Europe
Europe is the best destination for fairy tale locations! With century-old castles and fairy tale cities, there are dozens of magical places to visit. One of the beautiful things about these locations is you can walk to many points of interest. Here are five cities...
How We Make Nomad Travel Feel Normal
How taking a few items with us makes anywhere in the world we are feel like home.
Our 2019 Adventure in 12 Countries on 3 Continents
We had a roller coaster ride on an airplane, got sick on a cruise along the Jurassic coast of England, we enjoyed nature walks to walks in the city that never sleeps (New York City), and we visited 12 countries on 3 continents. We had a fabulous year exploring many...
The Dogs in My Life–65 and Counting
How many dogs have you had in your heart? I’m at 65 and counting. As international pet sitters we travel the world pet sitting.
Visit a 1,000-Year-Old Business in England—Otterton Mill
Otterton Mill has been in business for over 1,000 years, making it the 18th oldest business in the world. A great place to visit and the bread is yummy too.
Tom and Cindy
