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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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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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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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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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Hokkaido by Train: Notes and Tips
We arrived after dark, which is the best way to meet a city twice. Learning ten words of the language opened more doors than any app. Every guidebook mentioned the viewpoint; none mentioned the wind. What worked We left with a list of places to see next time, which is the point. A paper map…
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Tasmania by Train: Notes and Tips
The weather changed four times before lunch, and so did our plans. The train was slower than the bus and twice as memorable. A paper map still beats a phone when the battery dies on a ridge. Getting started Locals pointed us to a bakery that had no sign and no queue. The train was…
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Getting Lost in Lisbon
Night buses save a hotel night and cost you the next morning. We planned two activities a day and happily did one. We left with a list of places to see next time, which is the point. Trade-offs Every guidebook mentioned the viewpoint; none mentioned the wind. A paper map still beats a phone when…
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Postcards from the Scottish Highlands
Our favourite meal cost less than the museum ticket. A paper map still beats a phone when the battery dies on a ridge. We planned two activities a day and happily did one. Going further Night buses save a hotel night and cost you the next morning. The market opened at six, and by seven…
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the Dolomites by Train: Notes and Tips
The market opened at six, and by seven the best stalls were empty. Night buses save a hotel night and cost you the next morning. We left with a list of places to see next time, which is the point. Trade-offs Learning ten words of the language opened more doors than any app. The quietest…
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the Scottish Highlands by Train: Notes and Tips
The train was slower than the bus and twice as memorable. 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. Getting started A paper map still beats a phone when the battery dies on a ridge. Our favourite…
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A Week of Walking in Tbilisi
We left with a list of places to see next time, which is the point. The quietest neighbourhood had the loudest Sunday lunch. Our favourite meal cost less than the museum ticket. Lessons Every guidebook mentioned the viewpoint; none mentioned the wind. Off season meant closed cafés but empty trails and honest prices. The weather…