Category: Inspiration
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Spring Cleaning
If you happened by our site yesterday, you probably noticed big changes. No, it was not an April Fools’ Day trick, but instead a bit of spring cleaning for carryoncouple. We launched carryoncouple.com in 2013, and have made very few cosmetic updates over the years. We were past due for a facelift, and there was…
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An Unexpected Passion
The headlines jump out at us daily – Find your passion…create a more purposeful and fulfilling life! Passion is such a strong, emotional word. Does everyone have a passion? What if I can’t find mine? Will I be happy if I’m not passionate about something…anything? Reg and I have never dwelled on finding answers to…
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Is This The Year You Buy Your Travel Trailer?
Our ConcernsWe wrestled with that question for years, dismissing the idea for a variety of reasons; cost being our number one concern. Also, we didn’t want to be “ those people.” The ones struggling up a mountain road with a huge trailer in tow, holding up a string of impatient drivers who would shake their…
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I Replaced My Better Half – Temporarily
The time for a girls trip was long overdue. Hello New York City!Just over 45 years ago Jamey, my longtime friend and college roommate, and I packed our bags (multiple big bags!) and flew to Hawaii for a two-week, summer adventure where we were hosted by my nearly life-long friend Denise (and her family). Receiving…
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Wishing You Happy Travels in 2020
“He who would travel happily must travel light.” – Antoine de St. Exupery
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Blimey! Look What Arrived in the Post
I haven’t been so excited about a delivery since the births of my three sons. My heart raced as the DHL driver climbed the steps to my home and rang the doorbell. I peeled open the envelope and pulled out the wallet-sized booklet with a firm cover and back. “I am a Brit!” I refrained–barely–from…
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Why I Trek
As we begin the countdown to our fifth European trekking adventure, I felt it was time to share my story of just why I’ve become so obsessed with walking. I feel extremely fortunate to have recognized the proper trail that would lead me through troubled times. The door opened and he extended his hand, introducing…
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