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I did not know what to expect as our flight slowly made its descent into Marrakech.  I had been awoken by a text that morning from my father which announced that he and my step mum were heading out to find breakfast at a local vegan bistro not a block from our hotel. I had…

Three hours from Prague and only thirty minutes from the Polish border lies the historic city of Opava.  While small and not frequented by many tourists, its location amongst lush rolling hills and expansive stretches of golden wheat fields makes it the perfect get away from the hustle and bustle of Prague or any other…

As an American the idea of taking a Greyhound bus from one state to the next is quite the common occurrence.  Busing, with its student friendly prices and semi-flexible schedule, makes it an obvious choice of transportation for any wandering nomad, and in Europe this pattern is no different.  In fact, buses in Europe are…

Located in Somerset county (U.K.), surrounded by golden fields and quaint farmhouses stands the proud steeple of St. James Church.  Built in 1845 on top of the ruins of an ancient parish, this local landmark was converted into a fulltime home in 1989.  Its current owners, are my grandparents, Rahanna and Terrence Firrell, who spend…