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COUPLES TRAVEL. AFFORDABLE LUXURY. CULTURE & NATURE.

Two Carry-ons
One Bucket List

Welcome, wanderlusters! If your dream trip involves sipping sunset cocktails and kayaking through emerald coves, you’ve just found your people. This blog is your go-to guide for travel that’s equal parts adventure and indulgence — where historical gems, jaw-dropping landscapes, and unforgettable local eats collide with boutique hotels, private guides, and affordable luxury.

We’re here to help you ditch the cookie-cutter tours and discover the world like a savvy insider — without sacrificing comfort or blowing your savings. Think immersive, slow travel with a splash of style: the kind of journey where you can hike to a hidden temple by day and crash into a plush bed by night.

Because real travel doesn’t mean roughing it or going full digital nomad — it means knowing when to splurge, when to save, and how to make every moment (and £ € $) count. Expect entertaining travel diaries, honest advice, actionable itineraries and a few AI-powered hacks to make your own planning easier.

James looking across Lake Bohinj during our 4 days in Slovenia
Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque glows purple at night - seen during our Abu Dhabi day trip from Dubai
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About Us

Shalon and James on their hotel balcony during 2 days in Lake Bled

Hi! We’re Shal and James, travel-obsessed couple, adventure co-conspirators, and affordable luxury enthusiasts.

 

For 15 years, we’ve been on a mission to explore the world in style — 45 trips, 29 countries, 77 UNESCO sites and counting.

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