Usually when I think of free food, thoughts of Costco on Saturday mornings and sad pushcarts with frozen weenies come to mind. But an entire tour around a city sampling some of the most traditional foods it has to offer – pshh, unheard of! Well, that’s exactly what was waiting for us in Sofia, Bulgaria. …
It’s been over five months since we first touched down in Marrakech. This spring, we flew into the “Red City” in our quest to explore the magical country of Morocco. Unintentionally, a comprehensive review of our visit was put on the back burner as we weren’t sure how to quite sum up our experience. Prior …
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Looking to spend a day in Florence? If you are more interested in craft beer than the statue of David, we’ve got you covered. Whether you have a layover or are just taking a day trip, this is our breakdown of where we visited and what we spent. Joshua Tree Pub Just a couple of …
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To all the families we’ve loved and left, It’s been nearly 5 months since we left home and embarked on this journey around the globe. Back then, you existed only in our minds as a few scattered photographs we had seen online. We hoped you would be kind, welcoming, and remember to pick us up …
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Not long after the conclusion of the Bosnian war, the country began rebuilding itself as a place to visit for its medieval history, adventurous outdoor activities, and an up-and-coming food and beverage scene. The people that we encountered along the way during our time in Mostar were friendly, helpful, and seemingly grateful for our visit. …
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When you think of amazing wine experiences your mind might immediately go to the Cabernet makers of Napa, Champagne houses of France, or the Port Caves of Portugal. For us, it was at Kantina Binjaket down a hot, back-alley dirt road in Tirana, Albania. With a peak wine production area of approximately 49,000 acres, finding …
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It was only briefly talked about prior to our year abroad. I heard it was inexpensive to travel to Albania and told Matt I would love to go visit. Coastlines to rival those of Croatia and the culinary influences of Italy – what is not to love? We skimped on the research for this country …
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Even the most experienced Ireland travelers in our family weren’t familiar with Valentia Island. When we received a request from a Workaway host in the area, we had to take to Google Maps to verify its location. The most westerly island in Ireland, Valentia island has soon become one of our top Irish recommendations. It …
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To go to the beautiful paradise of Croatia without venturing off the mainland onto one of it’s many islands would be a crime. Choosing which one we wanted to visit was a tough decision but eventually we landed on Korcula. It is one of Croatia’s quieter, less party-influenced islands and we are so happy that …
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Our last stop before departing the Emerald Isle was the lovable city of Galway. It was a recurring conversation throughout our five weeks in Ireland for Galway to be highly praised and recommended by locals and fellow tourists/ Workaway friends alike. Between its easy walkability, music-filled cobblestone streets, and surprisingly delicious eats, it did not …
