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How to Spend a Wee Time in Stirling, Scotland

Posted on August 16, 2017September 30, 2021 by Sara

We spent two nights in the Stirling area on our way from Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye, arriving mid-afternoon at our B&B, West Plean House, a beautiful 19th-century manor house on a working farm. Our hostess Hannah showed…

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How to Spend Three Busy Days in Edinburgh, Scotland

Posted on August 14, 2017September 30, 2021 by Sara

Our two weeks in Scotland included three days in Edinburgh, where we explored a palace and a castle, got a feel for life in the 17th century (and earlier), drank some whisky, ate some traditional Scottish…

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Two Weeks in Scotland

Posted on August 12, 2017November 3, 2019 by Sara

Oh, Scotland. Where to even begin? Between the heartbreakingly-beautiful landscape, friendliness of the Scottish people, fascinating history, and endless whisky, I’m surprised we got on the plane back home. We probably wouldn’t have, had…

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How to Spend the Perfect Italian Honeymoon

Posted on August 23, 2015September 30, 2021 by Sara

Fresh-faced and newly married, Alex and I took off on our nine-day honeymoon to Rome and the Amalfi Coast. Actually, we weren’t super fresh-faced because we stayed up late celebrating with everyone and my parents…

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We’re Sara and Alex, and we’re thrilled you found our little corner of the internet. We juggle working full-time in Northern Colorado with exploring the world and sharing with you what each place was like and what you should know if you want to go there too.

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