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Corners of the Internet #5

Well, here we are again, friends. I’ve recently decided that Friday mornings are my favorite time of the week. Specifically, before noon. Why? I love that the weekend stretches out in front of me, appearing...

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The $150 Travelex Challenge

If you had $150 and only one day in your home city, what would you do? This challenge was presented to us from Travelex, the foreign currency exchange specialists. With such a generous budget, the options seemed...

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Vatican City: Tiny Country, Big History

Vatican City. It’s a teeny, tiny country that is home to a big, big institution. Thanks to its portrayal in literature and film, frankly, I arrive expecting a Dan Brown adventure or two. Maybe I’ll decipher a...

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London Neighborhood Guide: Spitalfields

Spitalfields, like many parts of East London, has transitioned from a poor, mostly immigrant, part of London, to a thriving, gentrified neighborhood. The foundation of this area has always been the market, founded...

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Ask the Experts: Blogging as a Couple

We recently had fun digging in deep on the best and worst parts of working together on our blog. It was interesting for us to talk through some of those issues, offline, and as usually happens, our site and life will...

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A Day with Secret Food Tours in Rome

There is nothing more idyllic than sitting in a piazza in an Italian city, enjoying the sun and eating the perfect bite of food. The only dilemma is what piazza to eat in and what food to consume. When it comes to...