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July 02, 2019

Van - Don't Miss this Kurdish City in Eastern Turkey - Staying with Locals

July 02, 2019/ Scott Biales
Van - Don't Miss this Kurdish City in Eastern Turkey - Staying with Locals

A Budget Guide On Things To Do In Van, Turkey - Spend a day at Akdamar Island after visiting the Van Cats Home—then another day at the Muradiye Selalesi Waterfall followed by a sunset picnic at Van Lake after going for a refreshing swim.

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September 25, 2018

Hiking Rocky Mountain National Park by way of Wyoming

September 25, 2018/ Scott Biales
Hiking Rocky Mountain National Park by way of Wyoming

3 Nights in Wyoming and then off to hike the Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Cheyenne, Casper, Wyoming, couch surfing, couchsurfing, Road Trip, USA, United States, Hike, Vedauwoo, Hiking, Trail, Allenspark, Estes Park, Colorado, Finch Lake
September 26, 2017

A Local's Guidebook to Visiting Philadelphia, PA

September 26, 2017/ Scott Biales
A Local's Guidebook to Visiting Philadelphia, PA

We're back (for now) after 16 months of travel.  We share our joy of travel by renting our place on Airbnb.  This post acts as a guide to the City of Brotherly Love.

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