J Strout
I have always had a passion for travel and adventure, choosing month-long backpacking trips over shorter, simpler ventures. I have traveled through most European countries, many Eastern European countries and lived in Armenia for two years while in the Peace Corps.
I also enjoy travel in the U.S. and frequently hike in the Olympic Mountains in the Pacific Northwest. My partner and I sail and are in the process of planning our permanent retirement sailing around the world.
Recent Posts
In 1989 Hungary quickly became a tourist destination and continues to rise in popularity as...
Switzerland possesses a natural charm and exquisite beauty that far exceeds its tiny size.
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A small island has many culinary advantages from boutique foodie culture to hyper-local food sources.
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Only the finer things in this post about a city with two unique personalities.
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