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London: Sister Edition
Using all my restraint to not reference Winning London. When my sister and I were planning her visit, we really wanted to squeeze in a side trip to another country. My goal was to find a place that...
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A first look at Lisbon
She’s a pretty one. After spending a couple of days in London with my sister, I met up with Mike in Lisbon. It was the beginning of an 8 day road trip through parts of Portugal and Spain with his...
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Beautiful Belém
If you survive the tram ride. Our second day in Lisbon, we decided step further afoot and explore outside of central Lisbon. After one of the most jam packed tram rides of my life, (I swear I thought I...
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The Castle of the Moors
First stop in Sintra. On our last day in Lisbon, we ventured even further out and took the train to Sintra. This little day trip is very popular and highly recommended. The pleasant walk from the train...
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Pena National Palace
Second stop in Sintra. As I said before, our time in Sintra felt like one of those old Choose Your Own Adventure paperbacks. After finishing The Adventures of the 9th Century Moorish Castle, we...
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Lagos, Portugal
A quiet off-season. After four nights in Lisbon, we piled in the car and drove down to oceanside Lagos in the Algarve. On a previous trip, Mike traveled solo through the Algarve and was eager to...
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Ronda, Spain
Help me, Ronda!* After leaving Portugal, we headed over for one night in Cadiz. I wasn’t feeling great and didn’t manage to take any photos. It was a nice city, but no match for my cold. Maybe next...
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Cordoba, Spain
Wrapping it up. Once we reached Granada, I went to bed. I was feeling so tired and so sick. It’s hard to fight a cold while traveling because you never truly get to rest. Mike and his parents went out...
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More Baby Kitties of Essaouira
Irresistible. Back in April, Mike and I boarded a bus with friends for another trip to Essaouira. It’s hard to stay away from that little seaside town. (This was my fourth and final visit.) We tried to...
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The Endless Summer Road Trip
Our theme song. * In early September, Mike and I took a week long road trip through Oregon and California. Highlights of the trip included: the redwoods, San Francisco, Big Sur, and Crater Lake. I...
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Morocco’s Hollywood
Well, maybe more like Burbank? Even when you live in a top tourist destination like Marrakech, it’s nice to get out and about and see something new. Back in May, Mike and I needed to get out of town...
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Ouarzazate’s Taourirt Kasbah
Beyond the studios. Having spent our first afternoon exploring Atlas Studios, Mike and I split the rest of our time in Ouarzazate at the pool and exploring the Taourirt Kasbah. (There is a UNESCO ksar,...
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Around the Neighborhood
Life in Gueliz. I know that Gueliz is not the most exciting neighborhood in Marrakech, but last year it was where Mike and I called home. Despite having a few parents express sympathy that the school...
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Saving My Sanity in Italy: Pisa
The healing power of travel. As much as I loved my time in Morocco, there was one big challenge that nearly sullied my experience. I suppose every teacher eventually comes across their nemesis. I met...
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Saving My Sanity in Italy: Florence
An exercise in relaxation. The second day of my “Farewell to *Student’s Name*” tour I hopped on a train and zipped over to Florence. Despite being a classic travel destination, I didn’t have much on my...
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Saving My Sanity in Italy: Lucca
A third day of charm. Once I saw with my own eyes just how busy Florence is in June, I started looking for day trip options. After a quick Google search, I decided to spend the last day of the...
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In the Ourika Valley
Squeezing it all in. Last June, a few weeks before leaving Morocco, some friends and I headed out on a day trip to hike in the Ourika Valley. Turns out, we weren’t the only ones with that idea! The...
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Four Tickets to Paradise
A day I would happily live again (and again). Paradise Valley was high on my list of places to visit in Morocco. I was determined to not let it whither on the “wish list” like poor old Fes. Although a...
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Another Look at Morocco
A different view. The other night I couldn’t sleep and found myself scrolling through Mike’s Instagram account. Of course, I had seen all these photos before but only hurriedly as I checked my phone in...
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Australian Reading List
What to read on your Australian holiday. When I’m traveling I like to read books related to the country I am visiting. I think it enhances my travel experience to engage with the country in both the...
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