If You Could Travel Right Now, Where Would You Go?

"All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination. " ~Earl Nightingale Thistles and Coos offers relatable and relevant travel advice. We are committed to...

Molly Gallivans in Kenmare, Ireland Is a Must!

What you are going to read next is one of our personal favorites: Let us introduce you to Molly Gallivans in Kenmare, Ireland. A great place to start is first to describe this lovely cottage...

How Not to Dress Like a Tourist in Spain

When my family and I first moved abroad and became expats in the amazing city of Barcelona, we didn’t take notice to how we may have...”stood out” amongst locals. Looking back now two...

What you can do to ensure your travel money stays local

Let me portrait you two situations. 1. When I was 12 years old I visited Thailand with my parents. I remember buying a local batik shirt at a little market; I was super happy with my...

Amsterdam Guide: Visit Like A Local

Over the years, Amsterdam has seen a steady increase of tourists coming to the city. But while everyone knows where to find weed, what the Red Light District is about and maybe ventures a little...

Montreal in the Winter: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Montreal is one of the most complex cities we have ever visited. It is culturally rich, steeped in history, and ground zero for French-English bi-culturalism. It is also an industrial port, forged by...