Enjoy a Scenic Adventure on the Amazing Rocky Mountaineer

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This year, Keith and I decided to take the Rocky Mountaineer through the Canadian Rockies from Banff to Vancouver. I don’t know about you, but train travel to me has always seemed romantic. Having seen pictures of the rocky mountains is not the same as traveling through them. The luxurious Rocky Mountaineer provides a glimpse …

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What You Need to Know about a Holland America Alaskan Cruise

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Alaska the last frontier; many people dream of visiting but how many do? I don’t know about you, but visiting Alaska has been on our bucket list forever. We wondered how we should see Alaska? By land or by sea? This year we decided we would visit Alaska. It was important for us to see …

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See the Best Czech Spa Towns in the World, Beginning in Karlovy Vary

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Why are the Czech spas some of the best in the world? The main reason is the healing mineral springs. Spa care in the Czech Republic has a tradition going back hundreds of years. So, the spas of the Czech Republic have earned a reputation as some of the best spas in the world. These …

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How to Make the Best of a Full 48 Hours in Krakow Poland

Written by Tina @ Retire Early and Travel

Krakow harmoniously blends past and present and thus should be an essential part of any visit to Poland. So, if you are traveling through or around Poland, you need to add Krakow to your must-see list.  Krakow has a large market square, many historical sites and an abundance of great restaurants. Hence Krakow is full […]

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Karolyi Chateau – Where You can Experience Hungary’s Amazing Past

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Karolyi Chateau gives travelers a chance to experience living in a bygone era in Hungary. The Karolyi Chateau located in the village of Fehérvárcsurgó, in the west of Hungary, is about 80 kilometers from Budapest. Staying at Karolyi Chateau, you will experience the Hungarian countryside living before WWII. The Karolyi family owned this magnificent stately […]

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See the Wonders of the Jungle in Luxury on an Amazon River Cruise

From the small but lively city of Coca Ecuador, we board a longboat canoe that will take us to our awaiting ship for the Amazon river cruise. The cruise ship can only come so far up the river before the waters are not navigable. The part of the Amazon we are traveling to has no […]

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Amazing Things to Do in Bratislava Especially if You Love Wine

Written by Tina @ Retire Early and Travel

Even though Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia, it has a small town feel. In the city, you will find winding cobblestone streets and medieval architecture. There is also a fairytale-like castle sitting on a hill overlooking the city. Bratislava is charming and historic so visiting this city is a must while traveling Eastern Europe.  […]

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Enjoy Amazing Wines in the Beautiful Karst Slovenia Region

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The people of Karst Slovenia have been making wines for centuries. The Karst wine region located in the southwestern part of Slovenia is lovely. Affectionately called Kras by locals, northwestern Italy shares the Karst wine region with Slovenia. Karst is one of the few wine regions to share countries. Karst is actually a topography formed […]

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Slovenia, a Spotlight on the Best Things to See and Do

Written by Tina @ Retire Early and Travel

Slovenia is an amazing country, and if it’s not part of your future travel plans, it should be. It is probably no coincidence that Slovenia has the word love in it. This small boutique country, in the heart of Europe, no pun intended exudes love in so many ways. To begin with, Slovenia is the […]

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Unique and Exciting Things to See and Do in Bled Slovenia

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Bled Slovenia, possibly one of the most photogenic places in the world, is a resort village in the foothills of the Julian Alps. It is Slovenia’s most popular resort town. Even with this popularity, we visited Bled during peak season and yet it was not swarming with tourists. Bled’s backdrop is the glacial, bluish-green Lake […]

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The Best Things to See and Do in Ljubljana Slovenia

Written by Tina @ Retire Early and Travel

Ljubljana is a mid-sized European city with a small town feel and friendliness. If you are looking for a quaint, charming, walkable city that exudes European charm, then you must visit Ljubljana. Ljubljana is the capital and largest city in Slovenia, but unlike other European capitals, Ljubljana does not suffer from over tourism. From the […]

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Dusseldorf Germany 7 Things You Will Enjoy When You Visit

Written by Tina @ Retire Early and Travel

Dusseldorf Germany is an international city for shopping, dining, and art. Everyone wants to “see and be seen” on the chic shopping street Königsallee. In the restaurants of Dusseldorf, you will discover contemporary culinary trends and exquisite tastes both local and international. The art and museum scene rivals many higher-profile cities. Dusseldorf on the banks […]

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Media Harbor Dusseldorf – 5 Amazing Reasons Why You Should Visit Now

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When you first think of a vacation in Germany, Media Harbor Düsseldorf is probably not your first thought. However, Dusseldorf on the banks of the Rhine River in western Germany is a contemporary, lively, and booming destination. Dusseldorf is an international city for shopping, dining, art, and people watching. When Dusseldorf decided to renovate its […]

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Indias Culture will Make You Want to Visit

Written by Tina @ Retire Early and Travel

India’s culture was like nothing we had experienced before. India is a country with many diverse customs, and any visitor traveling to India will be overwhelmed but also wowed. India is full of color, unique scents, and many sounds. It has diverse cultures, monuments, landscapes and places to explore. It is a land of surprises, […]

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Photos of the Beautiful Colors and Wonderful Faces of India

Written by Tina @ Retire Early and Travel

India is like no other place we have traveled. We traveled from Delhi to Jaipur to Agar and many smaller villages in between. It has the ability to overload the senses. India has intense colors, smells, tastes, and sounds. Many people live and work very close together in India, harmoniously. The beautiful faces of India […]

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Experience Indias Golden Triangle for the First Time

Written by Tina @ Retire Early and Travel

A trip to India will be a trip like no other, and most people want to visit the sites of the Golden Triangle.  The Golden Triangle consists of three cities, Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra. They call it the Golden Triangle because of the triangular shape formed by the three cities on a map. Delhi is […]

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The Panama Canal, a Rare Man-made Marvel You Must See Now

Written by Tina @ Retire Early And Travel

Many Americans dream of visiting the engineering marvel of the world, the Panama Canal. It’s no wonder because it’s one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. The only way to truly comprehend this amazing feat is to experience it first hand. Keith and I recently took a Panama Canal cruise. It was not […]

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Intercontinental Hotel San Juan Puerto Rico Where Paradise is Found

Written by Tina @ Retire Early And Travel

The Intercontinental Hotel San Juan in Puerto Rico is a special place to stay. For Keith and I, hotels are not just a place to sleep. When we travel, we spend a good portion of time at our hotel. Therefore the hotel stay becomes a part of the whole travel experience. It can be difficult […]

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Old San Juan Puerto Rico, 5 Incredible Things to See and Do

Written by Tina @ Retire Early And Travel

If you are planning to travel to old San Juan, you are in for a real treat. Located on the northern coast of the island, San Juan is an architectural, social and cultural dream. Old San Juan became a city almost a century before the Mayflower landed in what is today Massachusetts. San Juan is […]

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Cartagena Old Town – Explore the Magic and Charm Now

Written by Tina @ Retire Early And Travel

If you love sultry, cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings, as I do, you will love old town, Cartagena. Old town Cartagena is a well-preserved city lying within several, kilometers of centuries-old colonial stone walls. Old Town Cartagena is a UNESCO World Heritage site with balconies covered in bougainvillea and many Catholic churches. It was […]

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