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Tom Bartel

Visiting the Port Arthur, Australia Historic Site

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 by Tom Bartel
australia tasmania port arthur guard tower

Australia, as most know, was founded as a penal colony. Port Arthur is one of several historic sites in Australia.

Categories Australia, History Travel, UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tags Tasmania

The Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, Spain

May 29, 2023May 26, 2023 by Tom Bartel
striped arches mosque cordoba

The Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba is one of the most culturally and historically significant landmarks of Spain.

Categories Europe, Spain, UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tags andalucia, Córdoba, dailyphoto

The Cathedral of Málaga, Spain

May 29, 2023May 24, 2023 by Tom Bartel

The Cathedral of Málaga, also known as the Cathedral of the Incarnation, is a magnificent Roman Catholic cathedral located in the heart of Málaga, Spain.

Categories Europe, Spain Tags Malaga

Cutting in Line with the Global Entry Program

April 6, 2023 by Tom Bartel
Global Entry card

You can breeze through the lines at United States Immigration and TSA with Global Entry Program status. The process for obtaining Global Entry is relatively painless, but can take more than a month for approval.

Categories Travel Tips

How to Become a House Sitter

March 29, 2023March 28, 2023 by Tom Bartel

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about house sitting, how to become a house sitter, and a few things you might not want to know, but should anyway.

Categories Our Travel Life, Spain, Travel Tips Tags house sitting

The Best Places to Visit on Cyprus

March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 by Tom Bartel
cyprus mosaic of apollo

Cyprus is a wonderful place to visit for holiday. Discover early Greek history, Byzantine churches, ancient ruins, and wonderful beaches.

Categories Arts and Culture, Cyprus, History Travel, UNESCO World Heritage Sites

What to Do With a Few Days in Sevilla

April 8, 2023March 7, 2023 by Tom Bartel
spain seville night street giralda

What to do with a few days in Sevilla Spain: tapas, art, architecture, and Flamenco. Popular and historic sites in this Andalucían city.

Categories Arts and Culture, Europe, Spain, UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tags Sevilla

Make Flying a lot Easier and More Comfortable

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 by Tom Bartel
make flying easier

A few things you can do, and wear, to make flying easier and much more comfortable. How to book your flight, choose your seats; organize your carry-on, enjoy traveling with ease.

Categories Packing Tips, Travel Tips Tags clothing

Why You Need a VPN When You Travel

January 11, 2023December 19, 2022 by Tom Bartel

See our recommendation for the best VPN for international travel, and learn why you should always use a virtual private network, or VPN, whenever you travel.

Categories Resources, Travel Tips

Spain Tour to Madrid and Andalucia

June 2, 2023December 1, 2022 by Tom Bartel
madrid plaza mayor

Note: this tour took place in April 2023. We’re happy to announce our second custom tour to Spain, this time featuring the fascinating region of Andalucía. Since our very first … Read more

Categories Past Tours, Spain, Tours
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