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10 Ways to Save on Booking Plane Tickets

Last updated on September 1st, 2020 at 01:37 amWe’ve previously written about booking the cheapest flights on the web and tips on flying deeply discounted European carriers. For more in-depth specific information, consult these previous posts. This post is a general overview of how to save on booking plane tickets worldwide, broken down in a simplified manner.  …

What to expect from St Patrick’s Day in Dublin in 2013?

The famed holiday to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland is celebrated the world over. Cities such as Boston, New York and Chicago throw huge bashes, even dying rivers green. So if you’re making the trek across the Atlantic or Europe to Ireland on March 17th, what to expect from St Patrick’s Day in Dublin?…

Day Trip to Tangier, Morocco Fiasco: Part 2

Last updated on February 11th, 2025 at 11:12 pmThis is the only two part post we’ve ever done. But the day trip to Tangier was so ridiculous and filled with folly, that it warrants many specific details in building up to being the worst guided tour ever. If you missed the first part, read here…

A snake charmer holds a cobra in Tangier, Morocco.

What to Expect when Port Tasting in Porto, Portugal

Porto is a beautiful town in the North of Portugal and is the second largest town in the nation. Portugal’s second city is most famous for, of course, its ports. The grapes to produce these fortified wines grow well in the Douro Valley, thanks to its idyllic climate. This making port tasting in Porto the perfect destination to explore the depths of sweet fortified wines!