Sheffield, England isn't loaded with tourist attractions. But it has it's own charm, and plenty of things to do. If you know where to look.
Read MoreGalicia Awaits! But First; Beers.
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We are freshly arrived in Galicia, Spain. It's gorgeous. It's warm. The trees are photosynthesizing. And we have fast wifi. But now, we need to go drink beer with locals.
Read MoreSo Long, England! We Hardly Knew Ye.
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Our last week in the UK was a fun one! And it was made even more special by visits with some familiar voices!
Read MoreLife As A Nobody Travel Blogger
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Today, I stumbled across a private opportunity just for those of us in the travel blogging space. But apparently, I'm not big enough.
Read MoreTraveling As A Partnership
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Vacationing for couples often results in a leader-follower relationship. One person plans the agenda, keeps the documents, and has the knowledge necessary to direct the daily activities. That's fine for a weekend or maybe even a few weeks abroad ... but for a lifetime?
Read MoreSheffield May Not Be Warm, But The People Are Friendly→
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Sheffield is known for its history of steel and soccer hooligans. And it may look a little bleak, but we've found the people to be anything but.
Read MoreOf Opportunities & Traveling Presses
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Happy Easter! We hope the Easter Chicken brought you lots of chocolate eggs. Easter is a Big Deal in England, with chocolate eggs so big you'd think one of those face-sucking things from Alien might jump out.
Read MoreCity Guide to Knutsford, England is posted!→
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We've just made available the City Guide to Knutsford, England... and it's our biggest one yet!
Read MoreBlowing Up The Wall Between Travel for Work and Travel for Fun
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"Who, in their right mind, travels to northern Europe in winter?" We get asked this question. A lot. Here's why...
Read MoreOne Week, Three Beds!
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The last week has been one of transition -- physical, mental, branding... there's a LOT to talk about. So enough with the preamble, Evo.
Read MoreBeyond Bad Food and Worse Weather→
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Cousin Avi was on to something when he complained about the weather and food. But we're making the most of it while visiting York and Manchester.
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Read MoreOpportunistic Social Sharing
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With our rebranding of this site to The Opportunistic Travelers comes a chance to do some consolidation in the social sphere. Here's what we have for you:
Read MoreCity Guide for Brussels, Belgium posted!→
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A free online guide to the sights, sounds, and flavors of the city of Brussels, Belgium from The Opportunistic Travelers.
Read MoreA Lovely Day In York
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Yesterday, we spent a lovely day in York. Our tour guide was author, speaker, and brand storyteller Matthew Turner. The weather mostly cooperated, if you ignore a couple of light rains and chilly temps as the front rolled across the island. Early spring in England is a brisk one.
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Last Night In Nutty Knutsford→
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Now that we've achieved minor celebrity status, it's time to say goodbye to Knutsford England. We've certainly made our mark!
Read More11 Lessons Learned Towards Becominging a Flexible Traveler
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Monday, we celebrated two months of travels abroad and our plans laid out for another five. Evo and I have always been pretty flexible travelers, what I like to call "shiny bunny travelers". We typically don't make many rigid plans and prefer to be open for opportunities that presents themselves.
Read MoreCity Guide for Copenhagen, Denmark posted!→
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A free online guide to the sights, sounds, and flavors of the city of Copenhagen, Denmark from The Opportunistic Travelers.
Read MoreThe 10 Stupidest Things I Packed For A Year-Long, Around The World Sabbatical
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It's hard to pack for any long-duration trip when you know the weather will change. So you can imagine the complexity of packing appropriate clothing for a trip that would span northern Europe in January, the tropics in high summer, and various climes and locales in between. And then do it all with only two bags. Yeah. That's hard.
Read MoreShe Gets Mothers Day ... Twice!
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Remember last week when we celebrated the coming of spring? It seems we angered the weather gods, because winter showed back up again. Oh, England. But it is Mothers Day over here. Everyone tell Sheila Happy Mothers Day!
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