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

Why We Love a Good Christmas Market

We love Christmas markets! 

The festivities, the food, the comraderie, the glühwein - put it all together and we've got ourselves a great way to ring in the season!

But really -- you ask -- how different can they be? Surely one Christmas market is the same as the next? 

Our reply? Not by a loooooooong shot! ... CONTINUE READING >>

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Things We Wish We’d Known BEFORE We Sent Our Kids to College... and A Fairy Tale Chocolate Wedding

It's that time of year again, and many new empty nesters are sending a fledgling off to college for the first time.

Here are some DOs and DON'Ts from your seasoned GypsyNesters on how to get through that first semester without losing your mind.

1. Don’t start off on a bad note. It's hard to let our kids go. The day our babies head out on their own is a tough one for any parent. Because of her self-awareness about her emotional outbursts, Veronica ... CONTINUE READING >>

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A Fairy Tale Chocolate Wedding

Our favorite princess was set to tie the knot with one of the top ten chocolatiers in North America - the king of ultra-premium chocolates - and the nuptials were not to be missed.

Anytime a princess marries a king, it's a big deal - and when the surname is Love, it's bound to be the social event of the season!

The reception began with a champagne toast... CONTINUE READING >> 

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Am I a Snow Plow Parent? ...and Big Sur, California!

Am I a Snow Plow Parent? 7 Modern Parenting Terms

This glossary of modern parenting terms from around the world provides a cautionary tale through definitions. Could a Snow Plow Parent accidentally raise a Kidult in a perpetual state of Adultescence?

Snow Plow Parents Like the snow removal apparatus, a Snow Plow Parent will be sure to... CONTINUE READING >>




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Sir, Yes Sur! Driving the California Coast

The images look unbelievable, but they are real and they are spectacular. This is Big Sur. 

Waves crashing against the craggy coast, mist drifting up mountains that rise abruptly from the sea, bridges impossibly clinging to cliffs...

A perfect day trip ending with elephant seals... CONTINUE READING >> 

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Summer Travel Idea: Escape to Breathtaking Newfoundland

Breathtaking vistas, natural wonders, and fabulous people (so nice, we actually felt guilty at times!) combine to make the island of Newfoundland one of our favorite places on earth.

Here's why we think Newfoundland should be at the top of everyone's bucket list... CONTINUE READING >>

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Five Things Not to Miss in The Galapagos Islands

The Blue-footed Booby"Weird" birds & giant tortoises, playful sea lions & active volcanoes - here are the top 5, not to miss, incredible experiences in the Galapagos Islands!... CONTINUE READING >>

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We've Been Selected as Viator Ambassadors!

We're pleased to announce that we've been selected as 2014 Viator Ambassadors!

What does this mean, you ask? It means that we, and six other lucky travel bloggers, get to share our Viator experiences from all over the globe! 

The only problem? How will we ever choose where to go first?... 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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9 Things Not to Miss in The Sacred Valley of the Incas

The Sacred Valley was formed by the Urubamba River, which is part of the headwaters of the Amazon, and has a wealth of both natural and agricultural resources.

This, and the proximity to the Inca capital Cusco, made the region the heart of The Inca Empire and the path to Machu Picchu.

Discover the best of The Sacred Valley with us - as we get photobombed by llamas, visit a weaving cooperative, walk the mysterious Ollantaytambo ruins, drink stuff we'd never dreamed we'd drink and, of course, David the Train Nut grins through an  amazing rail adventure... CONTINUE READING >>

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A Halloween Buffet: A Scary Food Tour of the World

How about a terrifying tour of the globe just in time for Halloween? As GypsyNesters, our quest is to see the world and share it in our own quirky way. But why should we have all the fun?

For some varied perspectives, we asked the web's best independent travel bloggers to send us their best "Weird Food" experiences. We hit a goldmine of unusual, unappetizing, or just plain unnerving regional food photos from around the world!... CONTINUE READING >>

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The heart and soul of the Czech Republic, as well as traditional Bohemia, are inseparably wrapped up in the amazing cultural confluence that is Prague. There has been a settlement on the site of the city for over twelve hundred years, so there is plenty to do! Here are our favorites... CONTINUE READING > >

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The Top Ten Best (Worst?) (Inappropriate?) Pope Souvenirs in Italy

It started with a bobblehead. From there our obsession grew.

Our most recent trip to Italy included a stop in Rome where we had a day planned to take in the Eternal City's most treasured sites. And we spent way too much time distracted by the somewhat odd souvenir tributes to the new Pope... CONTINUE READING >>

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Top Ten Ways You Know Your Kid is Grown Up

10. You have Thanksgiving dinner at her home. You sneak the inedible parts to her dog.


9. He drops the F-bomb right in front of you. With no fear of an Ivory Soap sandwich.

8. You realize that you are sitting in the back seat. Of her car.

7. He cleans up after himself. While visiting your house!

6. She absentmindedly... CONTINUE READING >>

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Top 10 Ways to Scare Your Boomerang Kid Out of the House

10. Greet him at the door naked with a bottle of Viagra and a can of whipped cream and shout "Honey, I guess we can't use the kitchen, our baby's home."

9. Set his computer so all his porn and poker sites go to GoArmy.com.

8. Invite your friends over to have a party in his room, trash it and smoke all of his... CONTINUE READING >>

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12 Things You Don't Know About Amtrak

Breakfast in bed? Wine and cheese tastings? A cafe car with a huge selection of snack and drinks? Meals served on REAL dishes? And that's just the food.

Did you know there are really nice passenger lounges in large cities, comfy coach seating, showers and  National Park guides aboard many routes?

AND your GypsyNesters show you around the... CONTINUE READING >> 

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12 Must-See Festivals in the US

We LOVE a festival! Tag the word "fest" on the end of anything and we're there!

Here are 12 of the wildest, wackiest, over-the-top or just plain fabulous celebrations that we've seen!...
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A Bloodcurdling Buffet - 12 Frightful Foods of the World

How about a terrifying tour of the globe just in time for Halloween?

We've consumed these dozen frightening foods from around the world... so you don't have to... CONTINUE READING >> 

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12 Things We Told Our NYC Girls to Prepare for Frankenstorm

We have two daughters living on Manhattan, right in the path of Frankenstorm. After years of living in the Caribbean we have some valuable tips to give them. Though being over-prepared may make them feel stupid, it can also save their lives.
Please share these with your urban loved ones in the path of the Hurricane Sandy.

1. Fill up your bathtub... CONTINUE READING >> 

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The 12 Most Enjoyable Blogs by Women

We are so thrilled to be awarded the honor of one of the 12 Most Enjoyable Blogs by Women!

(David is included as a "technicality"!)

Follow these fabulous ladies and they will write their way into your heart.

Whatever your interests may be, you are sure to find a kindred spirit... CONTINUE READING >>

9 Things We Told Our Girls in the Event of the Manhattan Hurricane

We have two daughters planning to ride out Hurricane Irene on Manhattan. Having lived in the Caribbean, here is the advice we gave them. Please share this with loved ones as being over prepared can make you feel stupid, it can also save your life.

1. Fill up your bathtub with water. Water supplies get contaminated with flooding. You will want to bathe and cook. If you don't have a bathtub, buckets, pots & pans work as well.

2. Buy food. I called it "The Week of Living Amishly." Canned food, canned food, canned food.


3. It's gross, but your toilet will only... CONTINUE READING >>

Ten Things You Don't Know About New York City

Your GypsyNesters found the wild, weird and wonderful not-so-known sights, sounds and flavors of The Big Apple!

Even if you are a New Yorker -  we bet you don't know most of these! ... read more