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A Walking Tour of Historic Berlin

On foot and by electric scooter, the Cranky Camper family explores the vibrant and historic city of Berlin, Germany.

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The International Adventures of Chris the Puppy

From America's national parks to European cities, this post regales the many adventures of Chris the Puppy.

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Flagstaff Area National Monuments

A hike down memory lane, this post revisits our 2016 trip to Flagstaff. We visited the Flagstaff area national monuments: Sunset Crater Volcano, Wupatki, and Walnut Canyon.

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Welcome to London

London, England is city that marries a long tradition and history with 21st century modernity, and this vibe was evident in what we were able to do and see during our four-day stay. Home to museums, famous landmarks and palaces, world-class shopping and dining, there is much to see and experience in Great Britain's capital.

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The New Forest National Park

The United Kingdom is home to 15 designated National Parks, areas of natural beauty and historic or cultural significance. Being an American National Parks lover, I was pleasantly surprised to find that while in Hampshire, we would be staying within one of the newer English national parks: New Forest National Park. At the end of this post is a bonus recipe for bread pudding.