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Getting Lost in Hokkaido
Pack half the clothes and twice the patience. The market opened at six, and by seven the best stalls were empty. The quietest neighbourhood had the loudest Sunday lunch. A small example A paper map still beats a phone when the battery dies on a ridge. Night buses save a hotel night and cost you…
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the Atacama Desert by Train: Notes and Tips
The quietest neighbourhood had the loudest Sunday lunch. 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 weather changed four times before lunch, and so did our plans. Pack half the clothes and twice…
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What Nobody Tells You About the Amalfi Coast
The market opened at six, and by seven the best stalls were empty. We planned two activities a day and happily did one. 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. Locals pointed…
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Postcards from the Faroe Islands
Walking between towns showed us what the highway skips. Night buses save a hotel night and cost you the next morning. Every guidebook mentioned the viewpoint; none mentioned the wind. Getting started Every guidebook mentioned the viewpoint; none mentioned the wind. A paper map still beats a phone when the battery dies on a ridge.…
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Getting Lost in Patagonia
Walking between towns showed us what the highway skips. The weather changed four times before lunch, and so did our plans. We arrived after dark, which is the best way to meet a city twice. A small example The weather changed four times before lunch, and so did our plans. We arrived after dark, which…
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Postcards from Istanbul
A paper map still beats a phone when the battery dies on a ridge. Our favourite meal cost less than the museum ticket. The market opened at six, and by seven the best stalls were empty. Lessons Our favourite meal cost less than the museum ticket. Every guidebook mentioned the viewpoint; none mentioned the wind.…
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Lisbon Off Season
Our favourite meal cost less than the museum ticket. Night buses save a hotel night and cost you the next morning. The weather changed four times before lunch, and so did our plans. The short version Learning ten words of the language opened more doors than any app. A paper map still beats a phone…
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A Week of Walking in Hokkaido
Off season meant closed cafés but empty trails and honest prices. Night buses save a hotel night and cost you the next morning. Our favourite meal cost less than the museum ticket. Details Learning ten words of the language opened more doors than any app. Every guidebook mentioned the viewpoint; none mentioned the wind. The…
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Tasmania on a Small Budget
Our favourite meal cost less than the museum ticket. Off season meant closed cafés but empty trails and honest prices. Locals pointed us to a bakery that had no sign and no queue. Trade-offs The weather changed four times before lunch, and so did our plans. Locals pointed us to a bakery that had no…
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A Week of Walking in Lisbon
Off season meant closed cafés but empty trails and honest prices. Learning ten words of the language opened more doors than any app. We arrived after dark, which is the best way to meet a city twice. Context Every guidebook mentioned the viewpoint; none mentioned the wind. Night buses save a hotel night and cost…