Author: Sandy
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Egypt Visa Extension Process
Reading Time: 6 minutesWe researched the visa extension process and we were unable to find reliable information, even on the Egypt government site. We are sharing this process to help others. Although we are US Citizens, we believe this process is used for all nationalities. We completed a 30-day visa online, prior to our arrival… Read more
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Albania Observations
Reading Time: 14 minutesWhere we spent our time in Albania Read more
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Jordan Observations
Reading Time: 18 minutesOne of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Petra was carved into rose-red rock by the Nabataeans over 2,000 years ago. It features over 800 tombs and was famously featured in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Jerash boasts some of the best-preserved Roman architecture outside Italy, including colonnaded streets and… Read more
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Forever Imprints on Our Hearts in Amman, Jordan
Reading Time: 6 minutesI write this filled with emotion. The gratitude in my heart is overflowing and filling my eyes with tears. I feel sadness as I want more time with our new friends. The thoughtful and sweet text messages (ok…it was basically a love fest) with Ayda and Ola this morning have filled some… Read more
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Greenland Observations
Reading Time: 16 minutesWhere we spent our time in Greenland Read more
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Iceland Observations
Reading Time: 14 minutesOur Journey Around Iceland Read more
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Chile Observations
Reading Time: 10 minutesEaster Island, referred to as Rapa Nui by Chileans We arrived in Chile on February 17th and left on May 11th. There are 16 regions. We traveled from the southernmost region to the north. We didn’t get to the three northernmost regions. Temperatures ranged from 32 degrees to 85 degrees. The food… Read more
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One of Our All-time Favorites – Vina del Mar, Chile
Reading Time: 7 minutesOn Friday morning we took an Uber to the bus station in Rancagua for our three-hour ride to Vina del Mar. We walked to our new home from the bus station, dropped off our luggage and walked to a local Peruvian restaurant for lunch. We love our Lonely Planet guide books and… Read more
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Bye, Puerto Natales and Hello, Puerto Montt and Chiloe Island
Reading Time: 9 minutesAfter our long and tiring hike on Thursday, February 27th, we spent Friday working on upcoming travel plans and I walked to a nearby gym to lift weights. I tried to get to the gym without referring to my offline Google Map, which led to an extra 15 minutes of walking because… Read more
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Hooray for Personal Growth
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe day started with me whining because the alarm went off at 4:45 am. I typically don’t sleep well the night before an early morning travel day and last night was no exception. I am working on viewing travel days with a joyful mindset. Rather than being filled with dread (about rolling… Read more