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Discovering the wonders of Ancient Egypt!
We began our trip to Egypt with a 7 day liveaboard on the Red Sea. Diving the Red Sea was on our bucket list and it was the perfect way to begin our trip in this amazing country. (If you are interested in our diving trip you can read a little about that HERE.) But Read more
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Diving the Red Sea!
The Red Sea is a bucket list item for most scuba divers and for us it was no exception! We had almost 3 weeks total planned in Egypt with our first stop being one week on a liveaboard diving the Red Sea! We were flying in from Italy so we had our connecting flight into Read more
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Welcome to the Eternal City – Rome, Italy
Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! With its rich tapestry of history, art, and culture, Rome stands as a timeless beacon of civilization. From the awe-inspiring Colosseum to the grandeur of the Vatican City, this vibrant metropolis seamlessly intertwines ancient marvels with modern sophistication. Whether you are wanting to wander through cobblestone streets, savor delectable Read more
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Bari, Italy – A vibrant city with Old Town roots
Bari is the capital of the region of Puglia, which forms the “heel” of Italy’s boot. It also has the largest port on Italy’s Adriatic coast. While you may not hear much about this coastal city, we found it to be one of our favorite! It is not as big as the typical touristy destinations Read more
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Polignano a Mare – a pearl on the Adriatic Sea
Polignano a Mare translates to “Polignano at sea” and rightfully so as it is perched high upon a cliff with beautiful views of the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic! Located in the Metropolitan City of Bari (BA) in the Italian region of Apulia (Puglia) with origins dating back to the 4th century BC. Now before we Read more
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Lecce, Italy – The Florence of the South
Lecce is a city in Italy’s southern Puglia (or Apulia in Italian) region. It’s known for its baroque architecture, numerous churches (23 from the last count I found which include 2 basilicas and the duomo!) and its ancient city walls. And the surprise for us was the sunken Roman amphitheater in the center of the Read more
The Modern Nomads
Pete and Mel
The Modern Nomads 