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Category: North America

Articles, tips, and travel stories from North America. Read all the exciting adventures here!

A Fun Animal Encounter in Costa Rica

February 14, 2019

Costa Rica is known for its fauna, but there was one particular encounter that stood out above the rest. Click to read all about it! … More A Fun Animal Encounter in Costa Rica

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Our Favorite Restaurant in 2018

January 31, 2019

Picking a favorite restaurant from our 2018 travels wasn’t easy, but it certainly earns the crown! Here is our top pick. … More Our Favorite Restaurant in 2018

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A Weekend in Seattle

November 29, 2018

What makes for the best birthday present? Travel, of course! Check out this casual weekend itinerary in Seattle! … More A Weekend in Seattle

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Miami – The Expense-free Redux

November 15, 2018

We had just traveled to Miami, but someone wanted to pay us to go back – how could we say no?? Read about that adventure here! … More Miami – The Expense-free Redux

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Newport Oregon: A Coastal Gem

November 8, 2018

Newport Oregon is a fun beach town to visit with many nearby sights to see. Read about some of the top spots and why you should visit! … More Newport Oregon: A Coastal Gem

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Florida: Our Journey to Key West

October 25, 2018

Key West was a special place for us to travel, but our journey was eventful and even painful at times. Read all about it here! … More Florida: Our Journey to Key West

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Miami: A Ten-Year Celebration

October 18, 2018

With so much to do there, we decided to live it up in sunny Miami for our ten-year anniversary. See a sneak peek of our trip here! … More Miami: A Ten-Year Celebration

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Portland: Historical Architecture

October 11, 2018

The architecture of Portland is constantly changing. These are a few of the unique places and a bit of history. … More Portland: Historical Architecture

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Discovering Crater Lake

July 12, 2018

Oregon has just one national park, but she does it so well! Come discover this stunningly beautiful spot and why you should visit today! … More Discovering Crater Lake

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6 Things You Don’t Want to Miss in San Francisco

July 5, 2018

Here are some San Francisco sites you’d expect… and some you wouldn’t. Don’t miss these spots during your next trip! … More 6 Things You Don’t Want to Miss in San Francisco

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