Our Favorite Things to do in Prague...and Looking into Indonesia

Our 8 Favorite Things to do in Prague, Czech Republic

We're asked a lot about our favorite cities, and Prague is certainly right up there!

There's a fairy tale-like quality to the city and, like all fairy tales worth their salt, there are myths, legends, and a good dose of creepy stuff to be found... CONTINUE READING >>

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How to Help the People of Ecuador

Our hearts are breaking for the people of Ecuador. 

We felt the need to help - and want to share with you what we found in our search of ways to help in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake.

If you would like to join us, here are five suggestions...

Looking into Indonesia

Whenever we check an item off of our bucket list, it seems we find two more to replace it. 

Without fail someone opens our eyes to another destination that we must add to our ever growing roster of places we want to visit.

Of course we had a passing familiarity with the island nation of Indonesia. We knew about its tropical jungles and beaches, but... CONTINUE READING >>

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The Dark and the Light Side of Nuremberg, Germany

The Dark and the Light Side of Nuremberg, Germany

Most of us know the name Nuremberg, because of the trials held after World War II.

We explored the dark and Nazi side of Nuremberg but, thankfully, discovered ourselves charmed by her light side first.

To understand why the city was so significant in recent, we had to travel back centuries earlier to learn about Nuremberg's place as one of the Holy Roman Empire's most important cities... CONTINUE READING >>

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BAM! Meet us in Vegas, Baby!

It's fun, it's fabulous, it's Vegas-baby! Come join us for a big time at the BAM - we're speaking this year! CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE! >>

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Nashville's Greatest Hits...and the Coolest Public Bathroom in the USA

Nashville's Greatest Hits
Take a ride with us through Nashville in the shadow of the Batman Building as we explore her history, the roots of her music, and her most famous landmarks.

Discover why she's called the Athens of the South, how Bob Dylan shaped the music scene, and the surprising story of how she earned the moniker Music City... CONTINUE READING >>

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The Hippest Public Bathroom in the USA

Jackpot! A flush with greatness!

Shiny and adorned in black and green art deco (including the toilets and urinals) this luxurious loo boasts a shoeshine station and a vintage phone that calls up the front desk - just in case... CONTINUE READING >>

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How Street Performers Enhance Travel: A Look at our All-time Favorites

We LOVE street performers! 

Much in the same way that the food of a region can tell a story, we often learn about the culture of destinations we have visited through the art of the busker.

Join us on a journey through the world, through the very talented "man on the street"... CONTINUE READING >>

We are over-the-moon excited about the release of our new book, Going Gypsy, and to celebrate...

We want to see how YOU are #GoingGypsy!

Post your best #GoingGypsy moments on Facebook and Twitter and be automatically entered to win an autographed first edition of Going Gypsy! 

We want to see YOU in a favorite travel moment, celebrating a milestone, hugging your loved ones, conquering a fear, or posing with the cover of Going Gypsy!

We'll be sharing your fun on Facebook and Twitter - and you could even be featured here on GypsyNester.com!.. Click here to see how easy it is to share your #GoingGypsy moments!

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Livingston (Guatemala), I Presume

When we heard about Livingston, a tiny outpost on the Guatemalan coast with an intriguing history and only accessible by boat, we knew we had to go.

So from the busy port of Puerto Barrios, we sought passage north.

After some difficulty trying to decipher the schedule and ticketing procedure for the trip... CONTINUE READING >>

We're just FIVE DAYS away from the launch of Going Gypsy!

And to celebrate, we're giving some signed first editions away!

Are you ready to find out how you can win?... I WANT TO WIN GOING GYPSY!

Going Gypsy One Couple's Adventure from Empty Nest to No Nest at All (find out more) Coming on February 3rd from Skyhorse Publishing! Pre-Order Now - Wherever Books Are Sold! Also available as an audiobook from Audible.com

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Florence on the Fly

Widely heralded as the birthplace of the Renaissance, Firenza is the center of Italy’s art universe, and home to many of the world’s greatest masterpieces.

Florence has treasures that could take days, weeks, months, years, or perhaps a lifetime to fully explore... CONTINUE READING >>

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Discovering Buda AND Pest (you think we're kidding, but we're not!)

Budapest is truly a tale of two cities, Buda and Pest, separated by the Danube River.

Buda, steeped in history and stunning with her castle on the hill, preserves the past.

And Pest, the "New City" vibrant with change, showcases the hope of the future... CONTINUE READING >>

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10 Not-So-Healthy Benefits of Walking & Visiting The Badlands

Live longer, feel better and perhaps even keep your original knees and hips... blah, blah, blah. We've all heard the healthy reasons we should get off our rumps and out in the world.

 In case your joints aren't that important to you, here are some not-so-healthy rewards that might inspire you to take that first step.

 Your GypsyNesters are glad to share some of the reasons that walking is such a substantial part our lives (in the ever popular Top Ten List form)... CONTINUE READING >>


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Out of nowhere, the South Dakota plains give way to The Badlands - layers of soft shale, clay and limestone that wear away at a rate of about an inch a year leaving stunning silhouettes and fanciful formations... CONTINUE READING > >

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The Venice of Shanghai - and we have a Florida Getaway Winner!

Zhujiajiao is one of many small cities in China that are built along canals, water towns where transportation mainly involves feet and boats.

And getting around on foot means bridges, at least thirty-six of them, which are a big part of the city's character... CONTINUE READING >>

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Ruining Ourselves in Osaka, Japan

Kuidaore, a Japanese word meaning "to ruin yourself with extravagant food," has become synonymous with the city of Osaka. How could we possibly not love this place?

Osaka is the undisputed culinary center of Japan, in fact several writers have proclaimed it... CONTINUE READING >> 

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Dynamic Districts of Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, like most large urban areas, is actually a collection of varied communities, and as we explored many of them we found each offered unique backgrounds and qualities.

Perhaps no two barrios of the city capture quintessential Buenos Aires better than... CONTINUE READING >> 

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Cowboyin' Up in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is a city fueled by meat, and Mataderos is the barrio, or neighborhood, that traditionally supplied that fuel.

To celebrate that tradition and preserve many of the customs of the gauchos, who we would call cowboys, a huge event known as the Feria de Mataderos is held.

Thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy the food, music, crafts, and particularly the feats of skill demonstrated by the gauchos... CONTINUE READING >> 

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Secrets of the Sacred Valley of the Incas

Anyone making their way to Machu Picchu must first traverse The Sacred Valley of the Incas (Valle Sagrado de los Incas), and we were no exception. But this was no tedious trek, it was a fascinating adventure in its own right.

Join us as we visit the people, the food, the culture and the spectacular natural and ancient beauty of... CONTINUE READING >> 

Livingston (Guatemala), I Presume

When we heard about Livingston, a tiny outpost on the Guatemalan coast with an intriguing history and only accessible by boat, we knew we had to go. So from the busy port of Puerto Barrios we sought passage north.

After some difficulty trying to decipher the... CONTINUE READING >>

The Ancient Mayan Ruins at Tulum, Mexico

Tulum is not the kind of place that even the most wandering GypsyNesting-type will stumble upon by accident. It's not on the way to anywhere. But since we found ourselves on the Caribbean coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, what's known as the Riviera Maya, we hopped on a bus to the ancient Mayan site.

Our itinerary was set up to capture both... CONTINUE READING >>