We told ourselves when we started this trip that we would try our hardest, within reason and budget, to experience life in these new places as a local would. We go to local markets, local restaurants (mostly), and try to attend events that the locals would attend. That’s the point in these extended visits, right? … More Madrid: Cultural Events
Let’s talk about everyone’s favorite part of traveling- the food! People always want to know the details of what we ate, where we ate, how often we ate, etc! If you like trying a TON of different foods, the Spanish culture is right up your alley. The Spanish embrace the “tapa” culture indulging lots of … More Madrid: FOOD!
There are a few things we have come to love about extended traveling. On a typical weekend or even weeklong vacation, you have just enough time to run from sight to sight and grab a few local meals in between. It’s still amazing that you took the trip, saw a new culture, and experienced a … More Madrid: Chillin’ Out Max Relaxin’ All Cool
I’ve been saving the best for last. When planning our trip to Scotland, we desperately wanted to get up into the mountains, but we didn’t know how to make it happen. The beautiful Scottish Highlands are legendary, but quite far from Edinburgh and no public transport takes you to middle-of-nowhere-scotland. We eventually found a few tour … More The Search for the Loch Ness Monster
What a tounge-twister right? Some made up silly phrase without any meaning. We thought so too. Cutting through Edinburgh is the mighty River Forth. It is a GIANT river. It has it’s own beaches and it’s own tides and when you look at it you will be fooled into thinking it’s the ocean. In Scotland they … More In Fife on the Firth of the Forth
What do we love about Edinburgh? Oh so many things! In a city full of mythical water nymphs, secret underground tunnels, culture, history, bagpipes, kilts, and haggis… how do you choose a favorite!? Whenever Brad and I look for a vacation spot and/or new city to live in, we try to find a place with that … More Edinburgh: Nature in the City
Sometimes there are some gems to be found by venturing outside of the city center. This was certainty true in Scotland. Edinburgh is wonderful, but the surrounding counties also have a lot to offer! This story takes us to Linlithgow and Falkirk, two small towns around the Livingston, Scotland area. We wanted to go to … More “In Scotland we have lochs… not lakes… “
Hellloooo Scotland! We have heard so many great things about Edinburgh and were so excited to come here. Let me tell ya, so far it has not disappointed! When thinking about how to structure these blog posts I realized how much we have already done! We have spent time in the city center, in the … More Welcome to Edinburgh! The Castle & Royal Mile
Our London trip is winding down and I am trying to figure out a way to write this last post. London has been crazy, amazing, beautiful, cold, rainy, informative, and fascinating all wrapped up in a nice little ball. Since we were staying with family, we got to experience this city a little differently from … More London Pt. III: We’re Practically Locals
Man, it’s been a hell of a week. I came down with some crazy virus and spent the first few days with aches, shakes, and chills, and quickly moved on to severe ear and throat pain. We took a short plane ride and I was then unable to sleep for two days based on the … More Life in London: Part II
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