What You Need to Know Before the Berlin Marathon Race Expo

Is there anything better than a fall marathon? Ah the cooler temperatures, the excitement coming into the holiday season, the feeling of accomplishing something great right before the end of a calendar year. It is GREAT. If you’re one of those folks going after the World Marathon Majors or have simply heard about Berlin Marathon…

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How to Buy Gas in New Zealand

Who knew there was a such a question that could exist? If you’re used to western style self pump machines, be sure you know what you’re getting into if you’re renting a car and driving around New Zealand. Business hours matter Most of the gas stations across New Zealand will be small 2-4 pump stops.…

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Egypt Vacation Budget to Actuals

As part of our family money priorities, travel takes up a fair portion of our spending. Every trip comes with a budget and then a post-mortem of how we did with our budget to understand the over/under. Although I would LOVE to say we always stay in budget, there are many (most?) trips we go…

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8 Traditional Dishes to Try in Egypt

I always wonder about the American folks that get hamburgers on vacation. I know they exist. Menus everywhere have them. Who are these people? If you’re anything like us, part of experiencing a new country is enjoying their cuisine and getting outside the typical burger or TexMex if you’re from the south. Egypt is an…

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Egypt Packing List

What does one wear to an Islamic country that is also known for desert temperatures? The question of the day! Below I’ll share my packing list with you for our March trip to Egypt, including both what I’m so glad I brought and the things I wish I brought after I was there. Generally the…

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The Ultimate 10 Days in Egypt Itinerary

Egypt was exhausting. Fantastic amount of history, but oh my goodness exhausting. We spent about 10 days, excluding fly days, tromping around multiple cities in Egypt and I feel like we barely skimmed the surface given the vast amount of history. Egypt is considered the start of history (compared to prehistoric times) since they were…

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