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  • Why We Travel
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    Why We Travel

    ByJenia Ustinova September 25, 2020August 2, 2021

    Monk initiation ceremony outside of Mandalay, Myanmar. Last week when I wrote the post about how we are trying to figure out life-travel balance, I was reflecting on why we travel. And then I got a little sappy, because the reasons were so many: We travel for that first look at all of your possessions sitting there…

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  • Exploring Soap Lake, WA – How to Make a Vacation Out of It
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    Exploring Soap Lake, WA – How to Make a Vacation Out of It

    BySergey and Jenia November 26, 2019November 26, 2019

    Sponsored Content Washington is a state filled with all kinds of natural wonders, from its stunning Pacific Ocean coastline, to its breathtaking mountains, its lively arts and culture scene, incredible cuisine, and welcoming people. But what happens if you want to get off the beaten track and experience something a bit more peaceful, serene, and…

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  • DC like a local: Cherry Blossoms
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    DC like a local: Cherry Blossoms

    BySergey Guryakov March 18, 2018March 22, 2018

    Last week we published our guide to the Best Cherry Blossom experience in Washington DC in the most iconic spot – the Tidal Basin. And it’s true, if you only have time/patience for one place, you’ve got to hit up Thomas Jefferson Memorial loop (exact location to see the memorial at sunrise). But! As great as…

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  • Welcome Aboard!
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    Welcome Aboard!

    ByJenia Ustinova August 19, 2016February 22, 2017

    Pardon our tardy announcement – but here it goes – we have added a new travel companion to our team back in June: Nicholas.  Its been a very new type of adventure for us, but we are slowly getting into the groove as a team of three. And while things have certainly changed around here…

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  • Best Cherry Blossom Experience in Washington DC
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    Best Cherry Blossom Experience in Washington DC

    ByJenia Ustinova March 9, 2016March 9, 2016

    As your resident DC experts we have a great post for you today – our best tips for optimal sight seeing of Cherry Blossoms in the US capital. The peak bloom is likely to come super early this year – March 18-23, as opposed to the average early April timeframe – so get your walking…

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  • Wanderlust Friday
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    Wanderlust Friday

    ByJenia Ustinova February 5, 2016February 5, 2016

    Pardon the interruption in posting — we just spent the most amazing month on the road exploring Mexico. We have so many memories, thoughts, souvenirs, stories and tips to share with you. We will bump up Mexico in priority coverage, and start posting about it shortly. For now, I would like to discuss our addiction. It…

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  • HTL Travelers’ Gift Guide: 2015
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    HTL Travelers’ Gift Guide: 2015

    ByJenia Ustinova December 11, 2015December 11, 2015

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Gift time!! Just kidding — the holidays is one of the reasons we decided against the permanent nomadic lifestyle. We love evenings spent with friends and family, sipping whiskey in the warm glow of the fireplace and of course christmas tree (or as we call it —…

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  • Who, What, Where, When and How of TBEX
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    Who, What, Where, When and How of TBEX

    ByJenia Ustinova November 27, 2015November 29, 2015

    Given my misgivings about attending a travel blog conference (and really, I would have very similar feelings about any other networking event, especially one that stretches over several days), I attempted to calm my nerves by researching what to expect of TBEX. I was able to find quite a bit of information, which reassured me…

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  • Castle Hopping in Albania
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    Castle Hopping in Albania

    ByJenia Ustinova November 17, 2015November 17, 2015

    Is it surprising that Albania is a great destination for castle hopping? Like, really great. Albania is not a large country, and there are by no means countless historic fortresses and edifices — which means that castle sightseeing is not overwhelming, there’s no FOMO, or castle fatigue. Another huge plus – you don’t have to have a PhD…

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  • Should you Attend a Travel Blog Conference?
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    Should you Attend a Travel Blog Conference?

    ByJenia Ustinova November 6, 2015November 27, 2015

    So, travel blogger conference. I made the decision to go to TBEX North America 2015 kind of on a whim, a month before the event. I spent the rest of the 4 weeks prior to the conference questioning, and even regretting, my snap decision making abilities. First of all, I am not a huge networker…

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  • How to spend one day in Tirana, Albania
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    One day in Tirana, Albania

    ByJenia Ustinova November 3, 2015

    We’ve spent more than one day in Tirana, Albania — three days, in fact! — and found it to be a very pleasant experience to amble between our coffee shop of choice, several green spaces in downtown area, and a few monuments and notable buildings. Tirana is not going to win any awards for the…

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  • How to Travel with an Office Job
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    How to Travel with an Office Job

    ByJenia Ustinova October 23, 2015October 28, 2015

    We’ve been getting this question  a lot lately – how do you travel so much? Or rather, do you work? I guess that’s the appeal of travel for so many – it’s the opposite of the office, of work, spreadsheets, meetings. In fact, work was the driving factor that lead us to get off the…

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