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5 challenges for a traveler who doesn’t speak the language

Posted on October 7, 2019September 21, 2019 by Nina Thomas

We travel all the time to places where we don’t know the native language.  We’ve had some issues, but most of the time (especially in Europe) everyone speaks English.  If a German meets someone from France on the Swiss Alps, they will speak English to each other.  It’s the most common language you’ll find among…

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Travel Guide: Western Balkans, Europe

Posted on September 23, 2019October 23, 2019 by Nina Thomas

Road-tripping through the former Yugoslavia (aka the Balkans, aka the coast of the Adriatic, aka eastern Europe) was an incredible experience.  There are so many sights to see, and cultures to explore, and of course you can’t see it all.  This is what we did, how we did it and what we saw.

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Off-the-beaten path vs. well-traveled destinations

Posted on August 12, 2019August 11, 2019 by Nina Thomas

I was reading through some travel trends recently and it got me thinking.  Many of the very popular tourist destinations are overcrowded and it’s a deterrent to many of us.  We want to enjoy these beautiful spaces with some solitude, without all the headaches of crowded travel buses, long lines, and rude tourists.  But, we…

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5 things I love about the Ohio State Fair

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Nina Thomas

The Ohio State Fair is nostalgic for me as an Ohio baby.  We went as kids and teenagers, enjoying the food, rides and concerts.  My sister even worked at the pork stand in high school.  It’s been awhile since I’ve been, so I was excited to see if it was how I remembered it as…

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6 tips for finding a good restaurant

Posted on July 8, 2019July 9, 2019 by Nina Thomas

A while back someone asked me how I find good restaurants while traveling. There is a definitely an art to this, and I don’t always pick winners. However, I have learned some things along the way to avoid a really terrible restaurant or find a real gem.

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