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Sightseeing in Italy: Planning ahead

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Nick

Visiting Italy in July is bound to include one thing: crowds. During our upcoming trip, we will be visiting Rome, Florence and Venice, and we want to make the most of our time there. Hours spent lining up for museums … Continue reading →

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Best North-South Road Trip Highways

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Neil

I just read some great road trip inspiration from Lonely Planet about the less-romanticized North-South U.S. Highways. We’ve experienced a few of the ones they mention. Last spring our trip took us on a good section of  Highway 89 (Nicknamed … Continue reading →

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Reading Material: 10 Best of Everything in the National Parks

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Neil

When people ask me what my favorite National Park is, my brain nearly short circuits. A favorite? Just one? Not possible. That’s why I love the concept of the book, “10 Best of Everything in the National Parks” from National … Continue reading →

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Our first road trip rule: Book ahead

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Neil

On the very first night of our first trip together, we learned an important money-saving tip: Always book hotels ahead of time. We left Chicago on a Friday night after work and headed toward South Carolina. Our idea was to drive as … Continue reading →

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