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3 Days in The City of Light

Saturday, February 20, 2010
By Lindsey
3 Days in The City of Light

As it turns out, I have a terrible habit of writing blog posts, saving them to my computer, and never posting them online so that others can read them. This has happened on a number of occasions and once they become outdated I refuse to post them and they become just another Word... »

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Costa Rica in 10 Days: Part One

Friday, February 19, 2010
By Blakesjourney
Costa Rica in 10 Days: Part One

Costa Rica was a perfect destination for last year’s Spring Break. It’s a country just small enough to be explored in less than two weeks. Granted, you could spend months there, but it’s not required to have a fulfilling and exciting adventure. Go... »

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Our Anniversary in Paris

Friday, February 12, 2010
By Blakesjourney
Our Anniversary in Paris

Linds and I have an anniversary tradition.  Instead of gifts, we use the money to take trips.  In late January, we took two days off of school to celebrate our 10th year as a couple in Paris.  We left on a red eye on... »

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A Sea Safari, Two Marriage Proposals, Feminine Hygeine, and a Scam. Part 1

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
By claire
A Sea Safari, Two Marriage Proposals, Feminine Hygeine, and a Scam. Part 1

Ahhh yes, the fundamentals  of any great trip.  Mishap, annoyance, unusual events, and most important of all, the comedic element. Our little sidetrip to Zanzibar was no exception. It... »

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SEGA Girls’ School

Friday, January 15, 2010
By claire
SEGA Girls’ School

While in Tanzania, we had the opportunity to step off the beaten tourist path and make our way to Morogoro, a bustling, mid-size city with the beautiful Uluguru Mountains... »

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Review: Cheap-Ass Food of New York

Wednesday, January 13, 2010
By Blakesjourney
Review: Cheap-Ass Food of New York

So, I am a cheap ass.  I love cheap food.  From the second we stepped off the bus onto the streets of Manhattan, my senses were assaulted by the... »

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The Big Announcement

Sunday, January 10, 2010
By Lindsey
The Big Announcement

Blake and I aren’t going on the huge 1-year RTW trip. After careful consideration (behind the scenes type of stuff that you don’t get a chance to see... »

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Wanna’ Ride?

Thursday, January 7, 2010
By claire
Wanna’ Ride?

Some of the more adventurous (read: terrifying) moments of my journeys to other countries have been on/in whatever mode of public transport I happen to find myself. Tanzania was... »

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NYC Highlights

Monday, January 4, 2010
By Blakesjourney
NYC Highlights

Before this post Christmas trip to the Big Apple, I had never visited the famed New York City in any great detail.  This was my introduction to it and... »

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Christmas in D.C.

Friday, December 25, 2009
By Blakesjourney
Christmas in D.C.

We’ve just arrived in Washington D.C. from Atlanta (11 hours through holiday traffic… ouch) and there’s snow!   Yes, beautiful, fluffy and chilly snow! As teachers, Linds and I have a... »

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Super Sweet Safari

Wednesday, December 23, 2009
By claire
Super Sweet Safari

At the conclusion of our three day safari, I mentioned to the girls that if for some wild reason our trip was unexpectedly cut short right then,  I would... »

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Spain Songs: Mysterious Man

Monday, December 21, 2009
By Blakesjourney
Spain Songs: Mysterious Man

This week I’m showcasing one of my personal faves, Mysterious Man.  This is one of the first tunes I wrote in Spain.  It was written before we had accomplished... »

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Financial Skeptics- BOO@!

Thursday, December 17, 2009
By Blakesjourney

This post will be a bit of a rant. Let’s establish something.  Linds and I aren’t rich.  We’re 5th year teachers living in Georgia, USA.  We’re saving like all hell... »

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Jambo! The Arrival, the Travelers, the Itinerary.

Sunday, December 13, 2009
By claire
Jambo! The Arrival, the Travelers, the Itinerary.

It is an odd feeling to arrive at an airport on the other side of the world at half past midnight and find a strange man whose name is... »

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India for the Casual Traveler

Thursday, December 10, 2009
By Blakesjourney
India for the Casual Traveler

Sitting at a roof top cafe in some spicy city being served peppery chai tea, it’s easy to forget those shocking first few days in India.  The rule of... »

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