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Northern Sicily in the Shoulder Seasons
We’ve spent three seasons in Northern Sicily so far, and without a doubt, we much prefer the shoulder seasons. Compared to the peak summer season, there are fewer crowds with the added benefits of mild to warm temperatures perfect for beach days and all-day hikes (even in the afternoon heat),…
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The Balkans: Part 3 – Three Weeks in Kosovo
Originally, we planned to return to Albania for our final three weeks in the Balkans after North Macedonia. However, to escape the summer heat, we traveled 100 kilometers through the Shar Mountains to Kosovo. As a landlocked country with shared borders with Serbia, North Macedonia, Albania and Montenegro, Kosovo…
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The Balkans: Part 2 – North Macedonia
Our trip to North Macedonia was like no other! Paul found a tiny village on the map, and our sense of adventure kicked into full gear. Since we weren’t traveling light during our four-month stint in the Balkans, Paul rode his motorcycle while I traveled separately on a bus…
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The Balkans: Part 1 – Summer in Albania
Our epic 2-day scenic route from Castelbuono, Sicily to Durres, Albania involved hopping in cars, on trains, ferries, a bus and a motorcycle. Why? We needed to reset the “1-year clock” on Paul’s motorcycle that he imported from Canada. Without a doubt, we certainly benefited from having Paul’s motorcycle with…
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Travel Guide to Chile: Our 4 Month Trip
After our trip to Ireland, we couldn’t wait to explore Chile, a country we knew very little about. Our journey between Ireland and Chile was pretty epic! It was hands down the longest we’ve ever traveled to chase the sunlight (35 hours!). Except, after enduring a lengthy car ride,…
