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Fjords with the Family: Our 17-day Adventure in Norway
With dramatic mountains, endless fjords, and waterfalls at every turn, Norway is an enchanting place for outdoor adventures and hiking.
Kevin and Roxanne
Aug 2, 202412 min read
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Lots to love in Lucca, a perfect Tuscan city
Lucca is a perfectly sized small city in Tuscany - perched close to but not quite on the Ligurian sea, a short drive or train ride from...
Kevin and Roxanne
Jan 10, 20235 min read
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Guinness for Strength: 12-day Itinerary for Ireland
12-day itinerary for a driving tour of Ireland with family, featuring Kilkenny, Connemara, County Donegal, and Dublin.
Kevin and Roxanne
Oct 30, 202212 min read
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11-Day Itinerary for Northern Italy: Buon Giorno Amici!
We were fortunate to escape to Italy for 11-day in this past spring. It was SO WONDERFUL to be able to travel again. No, the pandemic is...
Kevin and Roxanne
Jul 31, 202210 min read
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Zadar, Croatia: A beautiful gem on the Dalmatian Coast
Zadar is an underrated gem located along the Dalmatian Coast, along the Adriatic Sea, makes for a perfect home base to explore the region.
Kevin and Roxanne
Feb 28, 20217 min read
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Krka and Plitvice Lakes: Croatia's Amazing National Parks
The national parks in Croatia are truly fantastic, with aqua green water cascading over vegetated slopes, creating memorable waterfalls.
Kevin and Roxanne
Feb 28, 20212 min read
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Nordic Holiday Part 6: Exploring Reykjavik
With unique shops, restaurants, vibrant street art, and thriving arts scene, Reykjavik can easily fill a day of site seeing when in Iceland.
Kevin and Roxanne
Dec 31, 20205 min read
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Nordic Holiday Part 5: Exploring Iceland's Magical Sites
Exploring Iceland in daytrips from Reykjavik. In the winter, days are very short, so be strategic about how you use the previous hours.
Kevin and Roxanne
Dec 28, 20206 min read
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Nordic Holiday Part 4: Planning Tips for Iceland
We fell in love with this ruggedly beautiful, magical place, despite the massive tourists, limited daylight and high costs of Iceland.
Kevin and Roxanne
Dec 26, 20207 min read
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Nordic Holiday Part 3: Christmas Day in Tallinn, Estonia
A day trip on Christmas Day to picturesque, medieval Tallinn, Estonia was a wonderful way to spend the holiday.
Kevin and Roxanne
Dec 16, 20202 min read
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Nordic Holiday Part 2: Cruise to Stockholm
“Cruises” in the Baltic Sea, even in the coldest parts of the year, are extremely popular and very inexpensive and a great way to get around
Kevin and Roxanne
Dec 12, 20204 min read
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Nordic Holiday Part 1: Helsinki Christmas
Two years ago, our daughter Mazzy spent the fall semester studying abroad in Kuopio, Finland. Her classes were to finish just before...
Kevin and Roxanne
Dec 10, 20207 min read
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All about Amsterdam: Top Things to Do, See, Eat & Drink
There is so much to do and explore in Amsterdam, it’s hard to know where to start. You really can’t go wrong with just wandering the streets
Kevin and Roxanne
Nov 16, 20208 min read
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Looking back at our first #Travelfar Adventure: a 3-month European Trip - Itinerary
It's been 26 years since Kevin and I took off on our first real big adventure together--- a 3-month trip through Europe
Kevin and Roxanne
Sep 15, 20206 min read
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Isle of Luing: One of Scotland's Slate Islands
Luing is a charming little island on the western edge of Scotland and was a wonderful home base for exploring.
Kevin and Roxanne
Aug 23, 20201 min read
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Venice - that dirty jeweled city on the water
But walk the same streets at night and you will feel the city breathe, relax and sigh
Kevin and Roxanne
Jul 27, 20203 min read
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Pula, Croatia: a must-see destination on the Istrian Peninsula
Located in the norther region of Croatia called Istria, Pula is best known for its amazing Roman Amphitheatre.
Kevin and Roxanne
May 9, 20203 min read
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Severe Garden Envy at Keukenhof Gardens
I often spend the spring regretting the fact I forgot, once again, to plant spring bulbs in the fall. Not the case with Keukenhof...
Kevin and Roxanne
Apr 18, 20202 min read
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