Two Travel Fanatics
Two of us, one itinerary, and a long argument about the aisle seat.
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Sleeping Well in a Honolulu Hotel Room When the Air Conditioner, the Roosters, and the Jet Lag All Conspire Against You
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How We Stopped Taking Too Many Travel Photos and Started Taking Better Ones in Honolulu
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Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Malecón and Into the Real Town Behind the Sculptures
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Portland in Autumn When the Rain is a Feature and a Perfect Day Looks Like This
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Hidden Oahu Beyond Waikiki and the Beaten Shoreline
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Is Cruising for You After a First Time Out of Honolulu
Boarding a cruise ship in Honolulu for the first time as a sceptic, I found the reality of the embarkation, the cabin, and the rhythm at sea nothing like I expected.
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Planning a Week on Oahu and How We Would Split It Now
A week on Oahu splits best when you stop trying to see it all. Here is how we would divide seven days across Honolulu, the Windward side, and the leeward coast without the rush.
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Whale Watching from Honolulu and Managing Your Expectations
Whale watching from Honolulu depends entirely on the month, the boat, and your tolerance for long stretches of empty water. Here is what the season actually delivers.
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European River Cruising from Nuremberg and Who It Actually Suits
A European river cruise from Nuremberg is not for everyone. Here is an honest look at the pace, the people, and the port logistics to help you decide if it fits your travel style.
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A Nuremberg Christmas Markets River Cruise and the Stops Either Side
A Christmas markets river cruise centred on Nuremberg strings together the Christkindlesmarkt and its neighbours into one Advent journey. Here is how the stops on either side compare.
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Taormina After the Day Trippers Leave and the Greek Theatre Without the Queue
Taormina transforms the moment the last tour bus pulls away. Here is how to time the Greek Theatre, the main street, and the beach for a town that feels yours.
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The Cinque Terre from La Spezia Without the Vernazza Crush
Basing yourself in La Spezia and timing the trains right lets you walk into Vernazza before the crush and see the Cinque Terre on your own quiet terms.
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Choosing a Hotel in Florence Without Getting the Neighbourhood Wrong
A Florence hotel can make or break your trip. We booked wrong so you do not have to, learning which neighbourhoods work and which ones just look good in photos.
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The Iceland Ring Road in Reality, the Weather You Will Actually Get, and the Budget You Will Actually Spend
An Iceland Ring Road trip is breathtaking and breathtakingly expensive. We break down the real budget, the gear the wind demands, and why Reykjavík is just the starting line.
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Prague When the Charles Bridge is Actually Crossable and the Old Town Belongs to You
Prague's centre is unbearable at noon and magical at dawn. Here is the hour-by-hour timing that makes the Old Town, the Bridge, and the Castle feel like they are yours.