Author: Marla

Allan and I are two frugal minded nomads from Orange County, CA. who love to write and travel. Our mission is to travel the world on a budget and so far nothing has been off limits. Our quests have led us to walking across Spain, hiking in Portugal, cycling through France, cruising Russian waterways and even riding a couple camels in Egypt. In so doing we’ve been introduced to a large community of travelers who thrive on diverse cultures and broader perspectives. The COVID-19 pandemic had put the world on hold as we burrowed down in quarantine, but now after tippy toeing out of our cloistered confines we’ve been excited to hit the road again discovering more new and unexpected places.

A Spirited Scottish Wedding 

By Marla: We hailed an afternoon taxi to the wedding and after exchanging the usual courtesies the driver asked if we were from the United States. “Indeed we are” we replied. Then after confirming our citizenship the taxi driver became surprisingly eager to discuss US politics. It's kind of refreshing to engage in dialog with... Continue Reading →

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Real Men Wear Plaid

By Marla: To ”Flirt with the Skirt" may mean something a wee bit different here in Scotland. In other words who wouldn’t want their man in plaid? Of course I’m talking about the kilt, the Scottish kilt which can be traced back to the Northern Highlands in 16th century Scotland. The original kilt was similar... Continue Reading →

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