October 2019

  • Azores sunset ocean

    Debit, Credit or Cash: which is best for international travel?

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    Ah, the money conundrum. How much cash should I carry? Should I use my debit or credit card? Is it better to exchange money or use an ATM? I get more questions about money than anything else when friends and…

  • Gravensteen castle, Belgium

    Five Favorite Castles in Europe

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    I just love exploring castles. Big ones, small ones, it doesn’t matter much–they all evoke fairy tales and historically inaccurate childhood dreams. The castles I like best all seem to be in Europe (heck yes I’ll take that challenge to…