The Best Coffee Shops in Brasov, Romania

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Wherever we go, you can be sure we’ll be found drinking plenty of coffee (or sometimes hot chocolate, in Nathan’s case.) in Romania, coffee is known as cafea, and it is delicious. During the 2+ months we spent in Brasov, Romania, we were abel to delve deeply into the land of espresso. Because we work online, …

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This is the Most Romantic Hotel in Greater Williamsburg, VA

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Are you looking for the perfect place to stay during your romantic Greater Williamsburg getaway? We stayed in an amazing inn, and we think it has got to be the most romantic hotel in Greater Williamsburg. Our recent trip with Visit Williamsburg took us to Wedmore Place, elegant accommodation set onsite at the Williamsburg Winery.  …

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Our Favorite Hidden Gems in Australia

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There’s no doubt about it. Australia is an incredible place.  When we saw we could travel to Australia on Working Holiday Visas in 2014, we jumped at the chance. Australia is a massive nation that compares pretty closely to the size of the continental US. Setting off on our campervan road trip, we knew the …

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6 of the Most Romantic Things to Do in Vancouver

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Vancouver is a wonderful seaside city located in Western Canada, and it just so happens to be the place I refer to as home. With Christmastime just around the corner, you and your love may be searching for some romantic activities that have a festive touch during your time in Vancouver Look no further as …

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Adult Vacations: Why Couples Who Travel Have Better Sex

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When is the last time you enjoyed one of those much-deserved adult vacations? You know, a trip for just you and your significant other, no kids, no meetings, no obligations. If you’re in a relationship, you probably know there are plenty of benefits that come with traveling as a couple—(and you definitely know the importance …

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Why a Fall Wedding in New England is Magical

Congratulations! You’re engaged and officially starting the journey of planning a wedding! Although at times, this journey may seem impossible or frustrating, wedding planning can be a fun and rewarding experience. Before you can say yes to the wedding dress, or think about renting a suit or tuxedo, there are two important questions everyone will …

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Why Travel Romania: An (Almost) Undiscovered Destination

Where are you again?  My own mother keeps forgetting the exact country, but when I remind her we’re in the region of Transylvania, that rings a bell. It seems that to a lot of people, to travel to Romania is to go seriously off-the-beaten-path destination. I think that must be the case, and although I …

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How to Create a Romantic Wales Road Trip

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We like romance. And we like adventure. The perfect combination of these two is what dictates our travels, and we seek them in every experience, even the everyday ones. While spending a few months in the UK in autumn 2016, we knew we wanted to explore some of the areas we hadn’t seen before. We’ve …

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Take the Adirondack Train to Montreal for a Romantic Weekend Escape

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This article on the Adirondack train to Montreal is written in partnership with Amtrak.  Sometimes we yearn for a quick getaway. While we certainly love jetting off across the sea and exploring a new country on a long vacation, travel doesn’t have to be a major undertaking. In fact, a simple weekend escape somewhere new …

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10 Books to Kindle Your Wanderlust

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Nathan and I are both avid readers. We have a stack of books in our bedroom that we’ll never get through, and yet we can never seem to pass up a chance to buy more (only at used book stores, of course, we ARE budget travelers!). Together, we’ve read a large number of books, across …

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