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Three Slow Days in Patagonia
We left with a list of places to see next time, which is the point. The quietest neighbourhood had the loudest Sunday lunch. The train was slower than the bus and twice as memorable. What didn’t Walking between towns showed us what the highway skips. Learning ten words of the language opened more doors than…
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What Nobody Tells You About Kyoto
We arrived after dark, which is the best way to meet a city twice. The weather changed four times before lunch, and so did our plans. Locals pointed us to a bakery that had no sign and no queue. A small example The weather changed four times before lunch, and so did our plans. Pack…
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Oaxaca by Train: Notes and Tips
Night buses save a hotel night and cost you the next morning. Walking between towns showed us what the highway skips. A paper map still beats a phone when the battery dies on a ridge. Getting started Our favourite meal cost less than the museum ticket. Night buses save a hotel night and cost you…
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Tasmania Off Season
Locals pointed us to a bakery that had no sign and no queue. Night buses save a hotel night and cost you the next morning. We arrived after dark, which is the best way to meet a city twice. The short version The market opened at six, and by seven the best stalls were empty.…
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Patagonia by Train: Notes and Tips
A paper map still beats a phone when the battery dies on a ridge. Pack half the clothes and twice the patience. We planned two activities a day and happily did one. Context Pack half the clothes and twice the patience. Learning ten words of the language opened more doors than any app. Night buses…
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the Scottish Highlands on a Small Budget
We planned two activities a day and happily did one. The quietest neighbourhood had the loudest Sunday lunch. We left with a list of places to see next time, which is the point. Trade-offs Off season meant closed cafés but empty trails and honest prices. The market opened at six, and by seven the best…
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A Week of Walking in Oaxaca
Night buses save a hotel night and cost you the next morning. We planned two activities a day and happily did one. Pack half the clothes and twice the patience. Going further Learning ten words of the language opened more doors than any app. We left with a list of places to see next time,…
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Getting Lost in the Dolomites
Off season meant closed cafés but empty trails and honest prices. Night buses save a hotel night and cost you the next morning. The quietest neighbourhood had the loudest Sunday lunch. Trade-offs Off season meant closed cafés but empty trails and honest prices. Pack half the clothes and twice the patience. We left with a…
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A Week of Walking in Kyoto
The market opened at six, and by seven the best stalls were empty. The quietest neighbourhood had the loudest Sunday lunch. The weather changed four times before lunch, and so did our plans. The short version Walking between towns showed us what the highway skips. Every guidebook mentioned the viewpoint; none mentioned the wind. Learning…
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Three Slow Days in Oaxaca
Locals pointed us to a bakery that had no sign and no queue. Our favourite meal cost less than the museum ticket. A paper map still beats a phone when the battery dies on a ridge. What worked Walking between towns showed us what the highway skips. Night buses save a hotel night and cost…
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the Atacama Desert on a Small Budget
The quietest neighbourhood had the loudest Sunday lunch. Walking between towns showed us what the highway skips. We arrived after dark, which is the best way to meet a city twice. A small example Walking between towns showed us what the highway skips. Pack half the clothes and twice the patience. The quietest neighbourhood had…
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Tbilisi by Train: Notes and Tips
We left with a list of places to see next time, which is the point. The quietest neighbourhood had the loudest Sunday lunch. We arrived after dark, which is the best way to meet a city twice. What didn’t A paper map still beats a phone when the battery dies on a ridge. Night buses…