We awoke to the gentle silence of the countryside and the unsettling blink of a partially charged camera. The power went out at Efra-Sel sometime during the night, robbing our electronics of their dreams of waking up completely refreshed.
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Our second day in Iceland began with a simple plan: drive the Golden Circle, observe the forces that shaped the island, and avoid falling into any boiling holes in the ground.
Spoiler alert: we survived.
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Some journeys begin with a bang. Ours began with a slice of cake—and a stroll through a liquor store.
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Rome isn’t just a city—it’s a living museum where history whispers from every cobblestone. For two people who spent years studying Latin, exploring Rome by bike was like seeing the pages of our textbooks come alive.
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On a quick escape to Rome, we set our sights on something timeless: Vatican City. Bagabonda stayed behind this time, but we happily traded sails for saints, slipping into a world where marble, mystery, and centuries of devotion converge.
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There’s something undeniably magical about arriving in a city by night train. One moment, you’re tucking yourself in somewhere in Belgium, the rhythmic clatter of the rails lulling you to sleep, and the next—Prague. A city of spires, snow, and stories, waking up to its winter embrace felt like stepping into a perfectly chilled fairytale.
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Standing in the serene gardens of Villa Astrida, overlooking the gentle waves of the Mediterranean, I am transported back to a particular moment in Belgian history—a quiet summer morning etched deeply into collective memory.
Read moreAfter spending a few days in Gibraltar with Peggy, I’ve got plenty of stories to share, a few laughs to look back on, and maybe some advice if you’re ever heading that way. Gibraltar is a small but peculiar place—British in spirit but with a Mediterranean twist, full of quirky experiences that make for a unique visit.
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On our adventures in the Balearic Islands, we explored Cabrera, a small island south of Mallorca.
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Sailing is an ageless pastime because of the refreshing breezes of the Mediterranean, the soothing sound of waves lapping against the shore, and the exhilaration of being out on the open water. However, our most recent voyage, which departed from Mallorca and brought us to Bizerte, Tunisia, was more than just a trip; it was also a challenging examination of our capacities, the ship’s resilience, and our unwavering resolve.
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