Greeks: Things that might get up your nose

Greeks: Things that might get up your nose

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There are some things that you’ll only ever experience in Greece, and today we want to share those endearing little oddities with you.

Including the way police deal with baddies, getting up your nose stuff, ordering food in Greek restaurants, buying from butchers, and Bri’s new friend.
That is.
But isn’t.
But who should be.

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We love and appreciate you.

 Kia kaha, Liz and Brian x

 

 
 

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How to see Paris in a Day (and still feel WONDERFULLY satisfied)

How to see Paris in a Day (and still feel WONDERFULLY satisfied)

How many days do you need in Paris, France? One, three, five or thirty. There’s no right answer. It all depends on who you are and how you like to travel.

But for now, let’s assume you have all the time in the world but want to see Paris in a day. Soooo…

Voyons Paris! Let’s see Paris!

(That’s it. That’s about as much French as I can confidently write…) 

 

 

A chair by a window in Paris. One day in Paris

The perfect end to a day in Paris. Now, let’s begin at the start…

 

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How to sleep on a Flight: 5 Tips From Someone who travels A LOT.

How to sleep on a Flight: 5 Tips From Someone who travels A LOT.

There are so many posts online written about how to sleep on a flight.

Usually by people who haven’t flown that often.

So9, as someone who has been having traveled the world for 35 years and recently (as in 2 days ago) having just flown from New Zealand to London and sat on a plane for 30 hours, I thought while it was fresh in my mind I would share a few hacks (why did I say hacks? I never use that word) share some honest tips. Tips on how to get some sleep on the plane.

Because let’s face it — not having sleep is torture. Not having sleep makes you feel like sh*t.

Not having enough sleep can ruin the first four days of your holiday.

And we don’t want that. No sir.

 

A woman a sleep on a flight

I know. It’s not the prettiest of pictures, but hey…at least you know I’m genuine.

 

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20 Essential Carry On Bag Items (and 5 that may get you arrested)

20 Essential Carry On Bag Items (and 5 that may get you arrested)

Let me tell you a little secret. After years of full-time travel dragging overstuffed suitcases through countless airports with my family in tow, I’ve finally mastered the art of carry-on packing.

Trust me, when you’re travelling with teenagers who believe that travel essentials on a plane ends with their phone, learning what’s genuinely essential becomes a survival skill!

Today, I’m sharing the must-have carry-on essentials that have saved me time, money, (and sanity) on countless adventures around the globe.

One of these travel essentials is also the key to how I sleep on every flight I take. 

I am also sharing what NOT to pack in your carry-on bag. We also don’t want you to be held up by customers because of an apple in your bag!

Whether you’re planning a quick business trip or a family vacation, these 20 items deserve prime real estate in your travel bag.

 

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27 Sits Later. A TrustedHousesitters Review (an HONEST One)

27 Sits Later. A TrustedHousesitters Review (an HONEST One)

We started using TrustedHousesitters when we travelled as a family five years ago. We have stayed in gorgeous houses all over the world, including house-sitting in New Zealand
 
Now, after twenty-seven house sits and a wealth of wonderful travel memories, (we are currently housesitting in Canada for three months!) I thought it was finally time to share an honest review of Trusted House Sitters.
 
It’d be rude not to. 

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