Author: Blue Pullovers
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3-Day Peru Itinerary with focus on Machu Picchu
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Peru Itinerary: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cusco Part of a National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Journey Day 1 – Arrival in Lima Stay: Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport Hotel Experience: Arrive in Lima, meet your expedition representative, and walk to the hotel directly connected to the airport for a restful…
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Llamas, Linen, and a Little Avalanche
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White linen tablecloths, glasses of wine, and comfy seats were not anything I ever imagined when I thought of a journey to the famed Machu Picchu. It’s more like beads of sweat falling down the faces of khaki-clad explorers hiking in muddy boots through the jungle, most likely eating granola…
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Campagne – Kilkenny, Ireland: Michelin #2
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Tucked away on the other side of the river from the Medieval Mile in Kilkenny, Ireland, is an unassuming one-star Michelin restaurant, owned by Chef Garrett Byrne, who returned to his hometown and opened this French-inspired eatery in 2008. Campagne is all about excellent food and service that feels a…
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🇮🇹 15-Days in Italy: a Family Adventure Across Rome, Tuscany, and Beyond
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From Vatican tours to vineyard drives, from Papal blessings to Cinque Terre hikes, our 2019 Italy journey was a flavorful, full-hearted family trip we’ll never forget. Here’s our day-by-day itinerary of unforgettable stays, immersive activities, and what made each place feel special. Day 1: Arrival in Rome Day 2: Vatican…
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The Glenturret Distillery and Lalique Restaurant: Michelin Moment #1
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In the summer of 2022, we hired a driver in Scotland for three days of exploring with our family. When our kids graduated high school we let each of them choose a big trip for the whole family to go on together. This time, it was our middle son’s turn…
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Don’t Cry! Fly to Ireland: 9-day Magical Itinerary
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When faced with our first week as true empty-nesters, instead of moving our youngest into her university and going home to cry about it, we decided to hop on a flight to Ireland the next day and spend a week together. We highly recommend this as a first week of…
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9-day Itinerary for Nature-loving Adventurers: Costa Rica Spring Break 2025
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🌴 Costa Rica Spring Break 2025: A Perfect 9-Day Itinerary for Nature-Loving Adventurers If you’re dreaming of lush rainforests, volcanic adventures, and turquoise beaches, Costa Rica offers the perfect playground. We just returned from an unforgettable 9-day spring break getaway through the heart of this Central American gem, and we’re…
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The Judge, the Nurse, the Teacher and their communal Costa Rican dinner
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“Would you mind if we eat together? Because that’s what we do,” said the Judge to the teacher’s husband. “And would you mind if I ask the Frenchman also?” Twenty minutes later we all sat down at a shared dining table for eight next to the kitchen – a couple…
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National Geographic/Lindblad Expeditions
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Does the Galapagos Islands live up to expectations? Exploring the Wonders of the Galápagos: A Journey Aboard the National Geographic Islander II So much is said about The Galapagos Islands, the wildlife, the natural wonders, that I left for the trip very skeptical about whether a place could actually live…