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Stacy’s curious discovery #13: When Steak Has An Accent
One of the surprises of slow travel is discovering that things which look familiar… can taste completely different. During our first week in Portugal, we cooked a simple dinner at home. Nothing fancy. Just a steak, some mushrooms, and a few potatoes… Continue reading
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Portugal
Sintra Tavira, our first stop in the Algarves Praia do Barril The white sand, calm waters and sea shells scattered along the shoreline make a perfect day on the beach. There is a train you can take to get out… Continue reading
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Stacy’s Curious Discovery #12
Environment is stronger than willpower. When T & I first started dreaming about living abroad, we were laser-focused on Crete. One big reason? The Mediterranean diet. Olive oil. Vegetables. Feta. Longevity. During one early conversation, my daughter asked, “Can’t you… Continue reading
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Stacy’s Curious Discoveries #7
Adaptation isn’t becoming someone else. It’s discovering how little you actually need to be ridiculously happy. In September, T & I retired, sold the house, the cars, gave away much of our stuff, stored the rest, stuffed our new life… Continue reading
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Stacy’s Mardi Gras Parade Experience
Mardi Gras is not a day. It’s a stamina sport. Mardi Gras Parades The parades really crank up two weekends before Fat Tuesday — they roll that weekend, pause just long enough for you to do laundry, then fire back… Continue reading
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Theresa’s Mardi Gras Experience
Mardi Gras Parades – I loved every minute! We could hear the faint music of the marching bands as we peeked our heads in front of the crowds to catch a glimpse of the first parade coming down St Charles Street.… Continue reading
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Crete, Greece
We spent a month in Crete to see if that is where we would want to spend a few years living overseas after recently retiring. We found an Airbnb in the hills overlooking the ever changing White Mountains. Monastery of… Continue reading
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Kangaroo Island, Australia
After retiring, we sold our home in Laie Hawaii, sold our Tacoma and Corvette and set off on our world traveling adventure. And what better way to start than Australia. After a quick stop on the north island of New… Continue reading
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New Zealand – Kia Ora
Our New Zealand trip was a last minute add on since it was more affordable to spend time here and depart Oahu, Hawaii. Headed South We didn’t even make it to Auckland, we drove directly north to explore the hot… Continue reading
Two Suitcases and a Story 