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A Day in Greenwich

On our summer trip to Europe, we made Greenwich our home base for London adventures. This borough in southeast London is of great importance to British maritime history, with the Greenwich meridian setting the standard for navigation and time zones across the globe.

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A Road Trip to France

The Cranky Camper takes a mini-road trip to the south of France. In this post, we explore the city of Perpignan located in the Pyrenees-Orientales region of France. Photos from the Palais des Rois de Majorque, along with views of the city itself showcase the historic beauty of the town. Bonus recipe for patatas bravas at the end of the post.

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Paella Party in Historic Barcelona

The Cranky Campers explore the historic city of Barcelona in the Catalonia region of northern Spain- and learn how to make paella and sangria. Included at the end of this article is a recipe for vegetarian paella.

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Murphys, California

The first stop on our 2023 Summer Road Trip series takes us back to Calaveras County gold country. Home to wineries and an historic downtown there are many places to explore in and around Murphys, California.

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The Happiest Place on Earth: Rise of the Resistance

In honor of both her birthday and Disneyland's, the Cranky Camper shares her visit to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California as part of a school field trip, with an emphasis on its newest attractions: the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.