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What We Ate in Southern Italy: Espresso, Pasta, Gelato & Local Favorites
From late-night dinners in medieval Italian towns to local cheese counters, gelato, espresso, mystery-flavored chips, and…
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From Albania to Italy in 30 Minutes: Exploring Bari, Giovinazzo, Monopoli & Bitonto
What started as a quick 30-minute Ryanair flight from Albania turned into one of our favorite…
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Farmers Market Day in Albania: Fresh Food, Local Flavors, and Prices That Shocked Us
A colorful farmers market day in Albania filled with fresh vegetables, olives, herbs, homemade meals, gelato,…
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Our First Day in Albania: Coffee, Byrek, and a Few Adventures
Follow our first day in Albania as we navigate language barriers, hunt for outlet adapters, discover…
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Welcome to the Journey
Welcome to Beyond the Boarding Pass, a travel blog by Maria and Chad Baker sharing cruise…