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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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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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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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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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Kyoto Off Season
Off season meant closed cafés but empty trails and honest prices. We arrived after dark, which is the best way to meet a city twice. Night buses save a hotel night and cost you the next morning. Details Night buses save a hotel night and cost you the next morning. Off season meant closed cafés…
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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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Istanbul on a Small Budget
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. Going further Walking between towns showed us what the highway skips. A paper map still beats a phone when the battery dies on…
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A Week of Walking in Tasmania
Every guidebook mentioned the viewpoint; none mentioned the wind. The market opened at six, and by seven the best stalls were empty. Off season meant closed cafés but empty trails and honest prices. Trade-offs Every guidebook mentioned the viewpoint; none mentioned the wind. Locals pointed us to a bakery that had no sign and no…
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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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Ljubljana on a Small Budget
Our favourite meal cost less than the museum ticket. We left with a list of places to see next time, which is the point. The train was slower than the bus and twice as memorable. What didn’t Pack half the clothes and twice the patience. Night buses save a hotel night and cost you the…