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Goodbye 2011: Our year of travel in pictures

Posted on 31. Dec, 2011 by Dany.

Another amazing year is coming to an end – our 2nd as full-time travelers! It’s hard to believe just how much we have done this year…check out some of our photo highlights of 2011!

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Tuscany on a Shoestring – Yes, it’s possible!

Posted on 12. Aug, 2011 by Dany.

The costs of traveling in Italy are right in the middle of the pack in terms of European travel, but the idea of luxurious villas and indulgent food and wine in Tuscany tends to scare off budget travelers. However, with just a little clever pre-planning, travelers in any budget range can discover this beautiful region on a shoestring, without sacrificing any of the indulgence that makes Tuscany a must-visit destination.

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Our Top 5 Towns to Visit in Tuscany

Posted on 08. Aug, 2011 by jess.

For those who haven’t been there, what they say about Tuscany really is true: gorgeous hills planted with olive trees and vineyards. While you could spend your trip in a rustic villa, swimming, sipping and sleeping the days away, taking in the culture and public life of Tuscany is fascinating. Read on for our top choices, which may surprise you…

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La Via dell’amore: The Path of Love | Cinque Terre, Italy

Posted on 01. Aug, 2011 by Dany.

How is it that what started off as a convenient path for neighboring villages to sell fruit became the Cinque Terre National Park and UNESCO World Heritage site it is today? In a word? Love…

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Hiking Italy’s Cinque Terre: A spectacular day trek

Posted on 31. Jul, 2011 by jess.

We hiked the 10km rugged coastline of Cinque Terre in Northern Italy on the path that connect the five world-famous villages, up dangerous part of dirt paths and along the path of love, plus we had plenty of pizza in between.

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A taste of Italy…our first impressions

Posted on 22. Jul, 2011 by Dany.

Both huge fans of wine, olives, pizza and pasta , we had been wanting to visit Italy together for years but for some reason, it never worked out. This year we finally made it – and had an incredible trip. Here’s a taste of our time in Italy.

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Hotel Tip Of The Week: Belmonte Vacanze in Tuscany, Italy

Posted on 13. Jun, 2011 by jess.

Welcome to our weekly series Hotel Tip of The Week. Being on the road every day of the year means we stay at countless hotels along the way. For all the run-of-the-mill spots, there are the absolute gems which tick all the boxes, culminating in a trip highlight, rather than just a place to stay. This week’s Hotel Tip: Belmonte Vacanze in Tuscany, Italy.

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Tops and Flops of 400 days of travel

Posted on 08. Jun, 2011 by Dany.

In 400 days of travel, we have had countless unforgettable travel moments, and share with you here our tops & flops, travel mishaps, favorite experiences and travel recommendations.

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Polaroid of the week: The long way down to Vernazza | Cinque Terre, Italy

Posted on 26. May, 2011 by Dany.

Polaroid of the Week: The Long Way Down to Vernazza… Hiking the trail that connects the five villages of Cinque Terre is the best way to get to know this beautiful region and offers stunning views.

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Polaroid of the week: A lazy cat in Tuscany, Italy

Posted on 19. May, 2011 by Dany.

Attention cat lovers: The towns and villages in Tuscany are filled with cats. Italian mamas and grandmas love these four-legged cuddly animals as do we! Check out this cutie pie sunning himself under the Tuscan sun.

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Polaroid of the week: The narrow lanes of Monterosso al Mare, Italy

Posted on 12. May, 2011 by Dany.

This week’s Polaroid shows the steep, narrow lanes of Monterosso al mare, one of the five villages that make up Cinque Terre in Italy.

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Polaroid of the Week: The Medieval Town of Barga, Italy

Posted on 05. May, 2011 by Dany.

This week’s Polaroid features the medieval mountain town of Barga in northern Italy.

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One year of travel: Our expenses

Posted on 03. May, 2011 by Dany.

30 April marked our 1 year travel anniversary, and we took a look at our expenses so far – how much we have spent, where the money went, and what our average per day spend has been in each country.

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Polaroid of the week: What a boar in Lucca, Italy

Posted on 28. Apr, 2011 by Dany.

We have come across quite a few market oddities during our travels in Central America – a basket of live iguanas tied-up and ready to be cooked in Leon; fried grasshoppers and the last squeal of a pig’s life in Oaxaca – but never anything like what we saw in the Tuscan town of Lucca this week.