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Jan 2, 2020 · For years of our travels, everyone around us spoke a foreign language we did not understand. People dressed differently, and we stood out in a crowd – always. In many places the …
Yellowstone National Park – simpletravelourway
Jul 22, 2017 · Our “places-we’d-most-like-to-visit” list starts and ends with foreign destinations, but somehow a few National Parks in the U.S. managed to sneak in there. Our version of a road trip was …
If in doubt, add a UNESCO World Heritage Site to your itinerary
Feb 24, 2018 · We considered many places to visit in Laos. Our traveling companions, Cliff and Ruth, threw in suggestions, and we added more. We’re all slow travelers, preferring to stay in a destination …
Challenge yourself | simpletravelourway
May 24, 2016 · Planning complex travel to foreign places these last four years has been a huge – but rewarding – challenge. The funny thing is that it pales in comparison to our latest challenge, learning …
The beach in Venice | simpletravelourway
Feb 7, 2019 · We started the afternoon with 2 scoops at Ciao Gelato, and then headed for the beach in Venice, FLORIDA. Ah, we have been to the Lido beach in Venice, ITALY, and it was delightful. …
Who are you, you gorgeous winged creatures? | simpletravelourway
Mar 18, 2015 · New Zealand and Australia far exceeded our expectations. We purchased bird guides for each country, and those helped immensely. In 5 months, we added 257 new birds to our list – thanks …
20 minutes to a different world | simpletravelourway
Aug 6, 2013 · The ferry ride from West Seattle to Vashon Island was 20 minutes, maybe less. Once on the ferry, we hopped out of the car and stood by the railing, watching the gulls in the air and the …
The Look: Gaudi; The Materials: Chinese; The Location: Thailand
Dec 12, 2013 · What at some distance looked like a carved stone spire turned out to look like a magical piece of grand mosaic by Gaudi when viewed close-up. The photo of the glazed ceramics embedded …
An erratic turn north | simpletravelourway
Sep 27, 2014 · No question about it. We were avoiding northern Europe – but not because we don’t love it. Oh, we do, we do. We’d been traveling in southern Europe and Africa for the last three months. …
On the Waterfront | simpletravelourway
Jun 7, 2014 · We came to Cairns for the water. Strung along the Pacific Ocean, the city is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. We envisioned days on the water. Somewhere along the way …