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Playa Samara is Huge

Friday, July 22, 2011
By Blakesjourney

Before talking about our new location, Samara, I want to say that our last night in Montezuma was a lot of fun.  It began with a late afternoon fire on the beach and then ended with seeing that band at the Hotel Lys.  It was fun and the ambiance was that of shirtless hippies... »

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Montezuma Grows on Us

Wednesday, July 20, 2011
By Blakesjourney

Tomorrow we leave Montezuma for Samara and I can truly say that I would relish the opportunity to return.  This town has made me feel like a resident strolling the streets talking kindly to tourists and rambling about travel things.  It is a town... »

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Back in Costa Rica

Monday, July 18, 2011
By Blakesjourney

This post is being written from an internet cafe in Montezuma, Costa Rica. We embarked on a four-leg journey yesterday from Orlando to Costa Rica which consisted of two Delta flights from Orlando to San Jose, a tiny domestic flight from San Jose to... »

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The Journal – 6/22 – 6/24 – Our Life in Salamanca

Tuesday, June 29, 2010
By Lindsey
The Journal – 6/22 – 6/24 – Our Life in Salamanca

Blake and I woke up early on Tuesday because we knew that we had a lot to do. The first thing on the agenda was to get some towels... »

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The Journal – 6/19 – 6/21 – Madrid to Salamanca

Monday, June 28, 2010
By Lindsey
The Journal – 6/19 – 6/21 – Madrid to Salamanca

When we set foot in the Madrid city center, Blake and I were too exhausted to go out and party. It was about 2am when we arrived. As we... »

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The Journal – 6/19 – Layover in Milan/Bergamo

Monday, June 28, 2010
By Lindsey
The Journal – 6/19 – Layover in Milan/Bergamo

Well, it seems as though Blake and I can’t catch a break with these rough flights! I just about peed my pants when we were about to land. We... »

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The Journal – 6/15 – 6/19 – Kos, Greece

Thursday, June 24, 2010
By Lindsey
The Journal – 6/15 – 6/19 – Kos, Greece

The ride back to Kos was as pleasant as it could be, I guess. The ferry ended up coming to Santorini a little late, and by the time we... »

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The Journal – 6/9 – 6/15 – Santorini, Greece

Friday, June 18, 2010
By Lindsey
The Journal – 6/9 – 6/15 – Santorini, Greece

Blake and I arrived in Santorini just after midnight, and as soon as we stepped foot on Santorini soil, we had to pay 18 euros for a taxi to... »

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My Big Fat Greek Frappe

Thursday, June 17, 2010
By Blakesjourney
My Big Fat Greek Frappe

I admit that I am a coffee addict. I am not trying to quit, either.  Anyone that sees me regularly usually sees me with a cup of  ‘black lightning’... »

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The Journal – 6/8 – 6/9 – Como through Kos

Monday, June 14, 2010
By Lindsey
The Journal – 6/8 – 6/9 – Como through Kos

Blake and I woke up as we were supposed to on Tuesday morning. I must have been excited because I woke up and checked the clock exactly one minute... »

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Greece is Everything we Imagined

Sunday, June 13, 2010
By Blakesjourney
Greece is Everything we Imagined

We flew from an airport outside of Milan (Ryanair’s Milan-ish hub, Bergamo) to the Greek island of Kos with high hopes.  See, the Greek Isles is a trip we’ve... »

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The Journal – 6/6 – Journey to Como

Saturday, June 12, 2010
By Lindsey
The Journal – 6/6 – Journey to Como

Blake and I woke up especially early on Sunday, June 6. We were in Malaga, Spain staying the night at the Sol Backpacker hostel. Neither of us had a... »

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Hostel Review: Sol Backpacker (Malaga, Spain)

Saturday, June 12, 2010
By Blakesjourney
Hostel Review: Sol Backpacker (Malaga, Spain)

For us, Malaga is a stopover on the way from Nerja to Milan.  We’re here for a few hours (17, I think) then getting on a plane.  We needed... »

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The Journal – 6/6 – 6/8 – Como, Mennagio, and Bellagio

Saturday, June 12, 2010
By Lindsey
The Journal – 6/6 – 6/8 – Como, Mennagio, and Bellagio

Once Blake and I were able to get rid of all of our luggage, I changed clothes, and we took a walk around the city. Many of the things... »

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Nerja, Spain: Photo Essay

Monday, June 7, 2010
By Blakesjourney
Nerja, Spain: Photo Essay

Nerja is on Spain’s southern coast, La Costa del Sol.   The sun is blistering and the Mediterranean is chilly.  It is a place where authentic Spanish culture takes a... »

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