Coffee With Friends

In my search for good coffee around the world, I've been lucky to enjoy my cup with a variety of animals, from Vietnam to Costa Rica.

Feb 8 • Alicia

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January 2026

I Bought A Ticket To... Western Australia

Whale sharks, quokkas, and kangaroos, oh my! Read about our travels in Perth, Fremantle, Busselton, and The Pinnacles Desert in fascinating Western…

Jan 31

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I Bought A Ticket To... Melbourne, Australia

Exploring Melbourne and Tasmania. Big cities, beautiful beaches, awesome wildlife. There is so much to appreciate in this part of the world.

Jan 17

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Twelve Favorite Images of 2025

Top moments from each month of our 2025. From Japan to Norway, see my favorite travel images from our year of travel adventures.

Jan 1 • Alicia

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December 2025

I Bought A Ticket To... Sydney, Australia

Adventuring in New South Wales. Arriving in Sydney and adventuring south through NSW on the train. See what we experienced in some lesser known…

Dec 14, 2025 • Alicia

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From Three Bedrooms To Two Backpacks: The Life of a Global House Sitter

From Colorado homeowner to full-time house sitter, Alicia shows how one rental, remote work, and a stack of five-star reviews can add up to a…

Published on The Marinade • Dec 7, 2025

November 2025

I Bought A Ticket To... New Zealand!

Two weeks in beautiful Aotearoa. Explore the north and south islands of New Zealand with amazing wildlife, mesmerizing views, and delicious food!

Nov 30, 2025 • Alicia

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Let's Talk Layovers... I Mean Stopovers

Connecting flights? No, thank you! Two days in Fiji? Yes, please! Read about the benefits of a stopover trip and how we enjoyed Fiji on our way to New…

Nov 15, 2025 • Alicia

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October 2025

Let's Go Troll Hunting!

Visiting the famous Thomas Dambo trolls across the globe.

Oct 31, 2025 • Alicia

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I Bought A Ticket To... Mexico City!

To my surprise, I fell in love with this amazing city. Exploring Mexico City, Teotihuacan, and a lucha libre experience.

Oct 18, 2025

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September 2025

I Bought A Ticket To... Colombia!

Our month in Medellin and beyond. Read about about an unexpected stay in Bogota, and our adventures in Guatape and Valle de Cocora.

Sep 20, 2025 • Alicia

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August 2025

I Bought A Ticket To... Costa Rica (Part Two)

Another fabulous month exploring Costa Rica. After three months exploring the central and Pacific coast, we're back in Costa Rica checking out the…

Aug 23, 2025 • Alicia

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