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7 Things To Love About Lisbon
I absolutely adored Lisbon, Portugal. Every single thing about it. I didn’t know much about it before I visited, so I wasn’t expecting much, but it completely stole my heart. I have hundreds of things I loved, but here were my top 7, perfect if you are planning a 5-day vacation in Lisbon. 7 Things To Love About Lisbon 1. Azulejos The azulejos, or colored tiles, decorated almost every building in Lisbon. The Portuguese first brought this tradition over from Brazil where they were used to keep out humidity. My favorite thing to do in Lisbon was to walk around and view the breathtaking tile work. 2. Sunsets The sunsets…
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Why You Don’t Want To Miss The Colorful Melissani Cave In Greece
Melissani Cave is a place you absolutely don’t want to miss on your trip to Greece. Also known as Melissani Lake, it’s on the island of Kefalonia. And after seeing a picture of it on Pinterest, I knew I just had to go. Melissani Cave is closest to Sami town and Agia Efimia, where I stayed. I’ve never seen water so many shades of blue in a cave. And, the light that filters in the opening of the cave creates water so clear that it sparkles. Board a boat and enjoy seeing the two chambers of this underground lake. Part of the lake has the sun streaming in, and the…
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Costa Rica Doesn’t Have Tacos And 5 Other Reasons I Decided Not To Move There
“Maybe there´s no home, just road´s end.” ― Tony Cohan, On Mexican Time: A New Life In San Miguel When I was thinking of moving to Costa Rica, I got messages from a lot of you that you would be watching me, as you were also thinking of moving there. So, what happened? Why didn’t I move there? Well, it started out with the place I was volunteering not being what I had hoped it would be. It turned out that we would be staying in shared tents with cots that were a mile hike from the road on a slippery trail that crossed a stream in the jungle. A…
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Tep Wireless Review: Use This Travel Wi-Fi Hotspot To Get Wi-Fi Anywhere You Travel
The hardest part of traveling for me is finding reliable Wi-Fi. I need it for my job, so not having reliable internet access is not an option for me. So, it was a big relief to find out about Tep Wireless. What Is Tep Wireless Pocket Wifi? This wireless pocket Wi-Fi device called Teppy, gives you wireless internet access anywhere you go without roaming fees. There are no data limits or caps, as you are charged by the day. It also gives you a private Wi-Fi connection that you can access with up to five of your devices. You can order one in as little as three days before your trip, and…
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The San Jose Airbnb Haven You Will Want To Stay At In Costa Rica
If you need a place to stay in San Jose, I highly recommend staying at Jerry’s City Oasis. This San Jose Airbnb is set in a 1948 Costa Rican home. The home is beautifully decorated and felt like a true haven in the busy city. What really makes this San Jose Airbnb stand out is the tranquil garden just perfect for sitting and relaxing in peace. The bed was one of the most comfortable beds I’ve found on any of my travels, and I slept so good. The sheets and blankets on the bed were high quality, which was a nice touch that you usually don’t find at $30/night Airbnb’s. My room was…
