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10 reasons to hire a local guide for Portugal’s big parks

November 23, 2022November 23, 2022 - 10 Comments.

We generally prefer to travel independently, but hiring a local guide is a smart move in many situations, including figuring out how to get around in large Portuguese parks.

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20th anniversary of our round-the-world adventure

September 1, 2022September 1, 2022 - 10 Comments.

Twenty years ago, we took our three kids out of school and set off on a round-the-world trip, homeschooling them for an entire school year.

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A celebratory day to contemplate time

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 - 16 Comments.

My daughter stood before the birch arbour with her love, both saying their wedding vows, as the Ottawa River flowed past behind them, the current carrying leaves and sticks downstream as swiftly as time.

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Road trip! 8 reasons to rattle yer hocks and get your kicks

May 7, 2022May 7, 2022 - 8 Comments.

Any road trip – long or short – has a certain mystique and romanticism, but Route 66 has built a reputation as the mother of them all.

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