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We mentioned in our first impressions of India article that we were feeling a little smothered in Mumbai.  The good news is that our last three days in the Indian mega-city were actually quite great....

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After four days in Mumbai, Alissa and I have finally started getting used to the constant crowds of Mumbai.  We have learned how to get around the city using the local trains as well as...

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The slums of Mumbai: To tour or not to tour? We’ve had mixed feelings about whether or not we wanted to take a tour of one of the many slums here in India.  Slum tours...

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We knew from the beginning of our trip planning that India would be one of the crazier places to see.  That is why we decided to start out our month in India by visiting it’s...

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We landed in Mumbai at midnight Thursday night/Friday morning after 27 straight hours of airports, airplanes and  layovers. We prepaid-paid for a taxi and found our hotel with no problems and hardly any traffic, which...

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This long-overdue guide explains how we made our dreams of long-term travel come true. The process is different for everyone, so I’m not saying this is what YOU should do, but this is what we...

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Our second to last stop on this first half of our itinerary was one of our favorite cities, Amsterdam. This post is a bit delayed because we’ve been enjoying the break from our break, but...

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My brother and I have been soccer players and fans our whole lives, but it wasn’t until college that we really took the time to dive into the world of international and professional soccer leagues....

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One of the most common questions I get asked is “How did you save so much money for this trip?“.  I wish there was a perfect answer to the question, but the truth is that...

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It sounds pretty weird to say it, but it is possible to need a vacation from a vacation.  Eight months into our career break trip, Alissa and I have found ourselves back home in Wisconsin...

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