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You Never Know You’re in a Golden Age Until After It’s Over
Life's good times always end too soon. That probably makes them more special, but it still sucks.
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Brent Hartinger
16
I Went on My First Pilgrimage. It Really Did Change My Life.
Yes, my trip to Liverpool to see the birthplace of the Beatles counts as a pilgrimage. But that was only the beginning.
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Brent Hartinger
38
The Allure of Remote Places!
We recently visited four increasingly remote locations in Iceland and Greenland. What did we think?
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Michael Jensen
17

September 2024

Outside of America, Trying to Make Sense of Trump Voters
On the deck of a recent cruise, I talked with a two-time Trump voter. He wasn't what I thought.
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Michael Jensen
70
Ask Us Anything: How Many Bags Do We Carry — and What's In Them? What's a Mild, Non-Crowded Summer Destination?
Plus, what did we think of our "comprehensive" medical exams in Thailand? And what's on our *uck-It List?
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Michael Jensen
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The Day Our Tour Bus Took a Very Dark Turn
One couple on the tour couldn't ever seem to make it back to the bus on time. Should we leave them behind — or worse?
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Brent Hartinger
75
The Place We’re at Now: The North Atlantic (On a Cruise Ship!)
We’re currently spending two months on board the Caribbean Princess.
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Brent Hartinger
15
Icelanders Believe in Mischievous “Hidden People." If They Really Exist, They Explain a Lot.
The "huldufólk" sound like a myth. But what if they're not?
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Brent Hartinger
34
We Lived in a Conservative Area of Istanbul. It Tested the Limits of My Tolerance.
At first, I loved living in Fatih. But the longer I stayed, the more uncomfortable I became.
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Michael Jensen
41
How I Learned to Handle Money: Do the Opposite of My Fiscally Irresponsible Parents
Ironically, by being so utterly horrible with money, they taught me some great life-lessons.
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Michael Jensen
41

August 2024

My All-Time Favorite Travel Hacks!
Here is a list of what I consider to be my greatest travel tips.
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Brent Hartinger
22
John Wasn't the "Cool" Beatle. Paul Was.
Michael and I are in Liverpool, and it's reminding me that many people are wrong about an important aspect of the Fab Four.
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Brent Hartinger
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