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Greece Learning Travel

The Acropolis

My one thing to do in Athens was the Acropolis and while I spent a weekend’s accommodation on the entrance fee and tour, it was well worth it to finally see this marvel of the ancient world. I’m sure there’s a better adjective than “wow” but whatever. Wow! Yes the Acropolis is awe-inspiring The kids […]

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Countries Greece Travel

Athens, Greece – our neighborhood Nea Smyrni

We landed at the Athens airport and did our usual routine, get through the passport checkpoint (usually a piece of wees for us, a travelling family; the kids break the ice!), get our bags and venture outside to find a cab.

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Bulgaria

Sofia, Bulgaria

Sofia, Bulgaria what a beautiful city. Gritty, real, with some really amazing architecture, art and culture. We were only there for two and a half days but what we saw was pretty amazing. Where Plovdiv was the little brother, Sofia is the older brother, fully formed and bustling. Getting around Sofia for the weekend Riding […]

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Nomad Working

How do we pay for this trip?

We get asked this question a lot; How we’re paying for all of this travel? To put it simply there’s budgeting, paying for things with savings and making money (working) while we travel.

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Bulgaria

Kapana neighborhood in Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Kapana is Plovdiv’s “The Trap”. A five-centuries old neighborhood known for its craftsmen and narrow streets. There were events every weekend and great cafes and restaurants. Can’t speak much to restaurants since we mostly can’t eat at any of them (we are gluten and milk free which makes things difficult) but we have a lot […]