Travelers and adventurers. Retired early to travel, eat good food, drink wine, take pictures and enjoy the full spectrum of life.

Malta
Joined August 2011
I spent three nights in Salento hiking the Cocora Valley, seeing the wax palms, visiting coffee farms with mosquitoes are fierce! Read more 👉 lifepart2andbeyond.com/a-2-5… #ColombiaItinerary
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Togo may not be for those looking for a relaxing beach holiday or a polished travel experience, but for curious travellers willing to embrace something different, it offers a fascinating glimpse into a part of West Africa that many people overlook. lifepart2andbeyond.com/one-d…
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Comuna 13: From once the world’s most dangerous place to an open-air gallery of incredible art and resilience 🇨🇴🎨✨ Read more 👉 lifepart2andbeyond.com/3-day… #Medellin #Colombia
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They rattle chains, leap at onlookers, and chase shrieking children and laughing adults alike. I was shrieking and couldn't understand why no-one else was. I guess they have seen it all before. lol Read more 👉 lifepart2andbeyond.com/meeti… #Krampus #Austria #ChristmasTraditions
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If you enjoy visiting places that feel authentic, meeting friendly locals, and experiencing a country that remains largely off the typical tourist trail, why not try Togo? Read more 👉 lifepart2andbeyond.com/one-d… #OneDayInLome #Togo
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Instead of paying to go in and support a sport I do not wish to, we enjoyed the view from the fourth-floor rooftop of the Catalonia Ronda Hotel, which overlooks the entire ring and offers stunning countryside vistas. lifepart2andbeyond.com/best-… #Ronda #Andalusia
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I spent two days exploring Varese while I was house sitting nearby and taking care of two adorable rabbits. It quickly became one of my ooh I could live here towns. lifepart2andbeyond.com/best-… #Varese #Italy
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With well-preserved Greek temples, a relaxed archaeological park atmosphere, and an excellent museum, it’s one of the easiest trips you can do by train from Salerno. Read more 👉 lifepart2andbeyond.com/how-t… #Paestum #ArchaeologicalPark #Italy
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Although many places in the touristy areas accept credit cards, cash is still king in Uzbekistan. If you want to exchange money, bring clean notes. Nobody wanted my dirty ten-dollar note from my New York trip! Read more 👉 lifepart2andbeyond.com/what-… #Uzbekistan
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My route followed a loop from Medellín in the northwest, south to Salento in the Coffee Region, then northeast to Bogotá and Villa de Leyva, before finishing on the Caribbean coast in Cartagena. Read more 👉 lifepart2andbeyond.com/a-2-5… #ColombiaItinerary
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The chapel trail at Sacro Monte di Varese is a beautiful uphill pilgrimage route lined with 14 ornate chapels, and is a lovely, peaceful forest walk. Although it's much easier as a downhill walk :) Read more 👉 lifepart2andbeyond.com/best-… #Varese #Italy
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Whether you’re visiting from Milan or staying nearby (as I was during my rabbit-sitting adventure), Varese is a lovely place to spend a day or two. Read the full article: The Best Things to Do in Varese, Italy ▸ lifepart2andbeyond.com/best-… #Varese #Italy
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While house sitting in Salerno, I visited the Church of San Giovanni Battista in Vietri sul Mare. Worth the walk up through town to see it up close. Read more 👉 lifepart2andbeyond.com/vietr… #VietriSulMare #Italy #Amalfi
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If you didn’t already know, I had an incredible time in Colombia—exploring vibrant cities, beautiful countryside, and the coast, all while enjoying some amazing food. Here’s my itinerary. Read the full article: A 2.5-Week Colombia Itinerary ▸ lifepart2andbeyond.com/a-2-5…
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My house-sit in Týniště nad Orlicí was only twenty minutes from Hradec Králové, so I rolled in mid-morning, eager to explore. Read more 👉 lifepart2andbeyond.com/a-day… #HradecKralove #CzechRepublic
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No NC500 road trip feels quite complete without a stop at John O’Groats, one of the most famous points on the route. And the locals are friendly too, as long as you have carrots! Read more 👉 lifepart2andbeyond.com/what-… #DunnetHead #JohnOGroats #Nc500Trip
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Stavanger is easy to get around on foot, has a delightful mix of old wooden houses, colourful streets, fjord views, and a few surprises, like a big street art scene and even a museum about canning sardines! Read more 👉 lifepart2andbeyond.com/best-… #Stavanger #Norway
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