We are not big “holiday” people. We can hardly be bothered to do much for most holidays, and usually use the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Christmas as long weekends for travel. But Thanksgiving has always had a soft spot in our hearts. Maybe because it’s the […]
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Exotic Guatemala
When people ask me about the most exotic place we ever visited, I am always torn about how to respond. Was it Egypt with its ancient temples, monuments, and stunning deserts? Or India with its dream-like Taj Majal, colorful towns of Rajasthan, and ceremonial pyres burning corpses non-stop in the […]
Read MoreCool Cats of Türkiye
It is time to acknowledge that a great injustice has been done in this blog. While the name of the blog is “Two Cats Backpack” referring to the never-ending struggle between staying home and spending time with our two cats or packing the backpack and heading out to explore the […]
Read MoreRaiding and Pillaging through Norway
I am looking at the fjord There is salmon in the sea My baby says she’s bored She is not in love with me Before visiting Norway, we watched Conan O’Brien’s new travel show, Conan Must Go, where Conan travels the world to meet his fans. In the first episode […]
Read MorePoutine Must Go!
After living and working in Wisconsin for over a decade, it is tough for me to say what I am about to say. Here we go… Canada has the best cheese curds. Yes, I said it. Please do not cancel me, Wisconsinites! One of the categories on this blog is […]
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