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On researching our Australia road trip, we knew we wanted to check out the Tablelands, because, hey, the #1 thing to do around Cairns on TripAdvisor has to be great right? (I’m ignoring the playground...

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Today’s interview is Dave and Vicky from ACoupleTravelers.com.  They come from a very similar background and are traveling a near identical route to ours, so we were thrilled to be able to pick their brain...

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Something that every traveler does by nature is compare their home country to wherever they are currently traveling.  Some of us do this more than others, and I tend to do it a lot.  I...

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Not many people think of Australia when thinking of WWII, but Australia had one million of its citizens participate in the war in some way.  Many Australian soldiers fought in the European, North African, and...

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We are commonly asked about the types of accommodations we stay in while we travel.  And while we normally opt to stay in the cheapest option a location has to offer, every once in a while we...

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Alissa and I are big fans of all things comedy, and we were thrilled when comedian Ronny Chieng invited us to come see his set at the 5th Annual Brisbane Comedy Festival.  The festival has...

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Not planning on going to the Solomon Islands anytime soon? No problem! Here is your quick guide to becoming a Solomon Island travel expert in the unlikely event it ever comes up in a conversation....

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I really have myself to blame for my disappointment here on Guadalcanal. Having been to Normandy, arguably the most well-kept foreign American battlefield, I was spoiled. And by battlefield, I’m really referring to the landing...

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Gerard and Kieu (G and Q from GQtrippin.com) left their jobs in 2011 and embarked on a round-the-world trip through 20 countries.  We have been following their journey over the last year and I was...

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It’s our last night here on Ambrym, a small volcanic island within the archipelago of Vanuatu. We have made so many friends here, and within just one week, we feel a part of this 200-person...

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