Author: Jane
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10 Ways to Save Money When Traveling
A few weeks ago B and I went on a weekend trip to McCall, Idaho, with my brother. My family is known for being frugal (read: will go to great lengths to get a good deal) and this trip was a reminder that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to have a…
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8 things to do in Minnesota
Minnesota. The Land of 10,000 Lakes. This midwestern state may not be top of mind when it comes to places to visit, but believe me, time spent in Minnesota is well worth the effort. Below are my suggestions for 8 things to do in Minnesota. I spent a summer in college living and working in…
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8 things to do in Southern Florida
Over Thanksgiving, B and I flew to Miami, Florida. This was a great way to escape the cold winter of Idaho and relax over the holiday. While we were there, we saw lots of wildlife, beautiful beaches and national parks. Southern Florida is rich in national parks–three within a few hundred miles of each other.…
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10 confusing things about travel
Below are 10 confusing things about travel that make me scratch my head and ask questions no one can seem to answer. It’s no secret here at Jane Sees the World that we love to travel. We spend a lot of time talking about how wonderful it all is. To be fair, we have also…
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Unexpected Holidays While Traveling
B and I are fairly experienced travelers. Between the two of us, we’ve visited dozens and dozens of countries. We should have things figured out, right? Well, nope. On at least five trips, we have inadvertently visited a country during a major holiday. We fell prey to the inexcusable (although unintentional) thought of ‘that’s how…
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5 activities for your first trip to Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, was a bucket list item of mine for many years (we did not quite make it there on our original epic road trip through the South). I know so many people who count it as one of their favorite cities. And whenever I mention how much I love Savannah, Georgia, Charleston inevitably…
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5 Experiences in Marrakech, Morocco
In 2014, B and I made our first foray into Africa. We took a tour of Morocco called ‘Kasbahs and Deserts,’ which included several days in the city of Marrakech. Even though it was about 20 degrees warmer than usual (it was in the hundred-teens, ~115!), we enjoyed our time there. If you are lucky…
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Debit, Credit or Cash: which is best for international travel?
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 acquaintances are planning a trip overseas. Debit, credit or cash? Which is best for international…
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Five Favorite Castles in Europe
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 see castles outside of Europe and revise this list). So in no apparent order, here…
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Unique Tips for your Next Road Trip
I love a good road trip, that is no secret. I have discussed the elements of a good road trip and we have talked about some of our favorites including an three-day Oregon Coast road trip and an epic road trip through the South. But even if you enjoy a good road trip the way…
