50 Before 50 Bucket List – The Progress So Far

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August 18, 2019

50 before 50 bucket list - Malta sunset taken from a cruise

This is my 50 before 50 bucket list. This post might be remembered by long-time readers as it was pinned as a page for the longest time. It’s not one of those l can’t die without doing this list.

It’s more like things I would like to do by the time I hit that milestone age.  It all started during my high school years in Boston. I had a list of places I wanted to visit and things l wanted to learn or do, including visiting the most popular destinations. Like every girl l knew, I had my little notebook that l jotted things in. As the saying goes, I am a day late (make that five years!) and a dollar short. Read all about the progress.

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Malta vs U.S. Monthly Cost Comparison (Expense Breakdown)

Last Updated: Malta Cost Of Living Compared To U.S. Malta vs U.S. monthly cost breakdown on this post because I’m sure a lot of people are wondering how much things cost in this part of Europe, and especially on the island of Malta as they research their move. Malta being a popular destination already for …

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How To Visit Madrid And Enjoy Like Locals

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Last Updated:   How to visit Madrid and enjoy like locals Why visit Madrid? Aaahh! Madrid. It’s very hard not to love this capital city of Spain. Famous for its grand boulevards, gorgeously manicured parks, not to mention the abundance of European art in the many museums and galleries spread out all over the city. …

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Weekend In Edinburgh Scotland Guide

View from Edinburgh castle in our weekend guide to Edinburgh

August 5, 2019

View from Edinburgh castle in our weekend guide to Edinburgh

A weekend in Edinburgh is barely enough to scratch the surface of this absolutely gorgeous city, but it is enough to see and enjoy the major highlights. Edinburgh surprised me in a good way, way more than l had anticipated. Our Scotland trip started out in nearby Glasgow and we had such a wonderful time there, a hard act to follow in my mind. Once on ground though, I realised why Edinburgh is a must-visit for so many people. Read on to find out why it should be on your list too.

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Carmona – Fortress of the Gate of Seville

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Updated: Carmona Fortress is located in a beautiful town about 25 miles east of Seville. We decided to go for a little ride over the weekend to check out this picturesque little place with a population that numbers about 30,000. It used to be one of the most important places during the Roman times. Find …

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