https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com MAKE ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME TRAVEL A REALITY Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:48:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/cropped-1148882_811438228884883_930311485_n-32x32.jpg https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com 32 32 https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/things-to-do-in-pittsburgh https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/things-to-do-in-pittsburgh#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:47:18 +0000 https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/?p=26310 Although we love traveling the world and exploring new-to-us countries and regions, we are also quite busy exploring our home in Pittsburgh and southwest PA. So much so, that we also run a local destination blog to Pittsburgh called Discover the Burgh where we’ve featured roughly 1,500 attractions, parks, events, restaurants, bars & breweries, and ... 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Read more]]> https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/izakaya-hachinana-review/feed 0 https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/madeira-foods-to-try https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/madeira-foods-to-try#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 18:41:25 +0000 https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/?p=25931 When we think about Madeiran food, our first thoughts go to an abundance of seafood and an array of tropical fruits, which are common throughout Portugal. And it is true- you can get no shortage of great octopus, bananas, passionfruit, and so much more when visiting this island off the coast of Morocco. But after ... Read more]]> https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/madeira-foods-to-try/feed 0 https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/best-hikes-on-madeira https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/best-hikes-on-madeira#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 19:34:46 +0000 https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/?p=25692 Madeira is a hiker’s paradise- there is no doubt about that. This island has it all, from beautiful cliffs to mountain views, desolate landscapes, vineyard views, and everything in between. Naturally, we spent a great deal of our time on Madeira hiking, and these seven trails were some of our favorite hikes while on the ... Read more]]> https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/best-hikes-on-madeira/feed 0 https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/how-to-visit-easter-island https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/how-to-visit-easter-island#comments Sat, 02 May 2026 01:55:00 +0000 https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/2014/04/how-to-visit-easter-island-without-spending-a-lot-of-money.html “Is it possible to visit Easter Island without spending a lot of money?” This is a question we’ve been asked quite frequently since our trip to the island. To answer this question in a single statement, the best we can say this: It depends on what you define as “a lot“. Can you visit Easter ... Read more]]> https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/how-to-visit-easter-island/feed 45 https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/where-to-stay-in-madeira https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/where-to-stay-in-madeira#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:55:46 +0000 https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/?p=25667 If you are planning a trip to Madeira, odds are good you will come to the realization that, while the island is not terribly large, there really is a lot to see. As such, there isn’t one easy spot to pick on where to stay. At first, you may look at Funchal for its easy ... Read more]]> https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/where-to-stay-in-madeira/feed 0 https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/levada-do-caldeirao-verde https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/levada-do-caldeirao-verde#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:42:32 +0000 https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/?p=25701 When we booked our trip to Madeira, we crossed our fingers in hopes of good weather to get out and enjoy the island’s acclaimed hiking. Thankfully, we got quite lucky with sunny days and were able to hit all of the major trails we hoped to visit. One, the Levada do Caldeirao Verde hike in ... Read more]]> https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/levada-do-caldeirao-verde/feed 0 https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/driving-in-madeira https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/driving-in-madeira#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:56:49 +0000 https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/?p=25669 When visiting Madeira, you’ll do well to rent a car. This island is small enough that you can explore with ease, but large enough that having your own set of wheels is necessary. As with most guides, we’re here to warn you, however, that the roads on Madeira can be quite steep (we’re not kidding). ... Read more]]> https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/driving-in-madeira/feed 0 https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/how-many-days-on-madeira https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/how-many-days-on-madeira#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:58:26 +0000 https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/?p=25664 Madeira had been a bucket list destination for us for many years, thanks to the island being home to some world-class hikes, stellar wine, and incredible views everywhere you look. When we finally made the trip happen, we gave ourselves as much time as possible to try and do everything the island could throw at ... Read more]]> https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/how-many-days-on-madeira/feed 0 https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/where-to-stay-in-zanzibar https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/where-to-stay-in-zanzibar#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:03:09 +0000 https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/?p=22548 Normally when we visit islands, particularly islands known for their beaches, figuring out where to stay is rather easy. We often find a property we like and can afford on the best beach and go from there. But Zanzibar is a little bit different. On the beach side, there is no standout winner of “best ... Read more]]> https://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/where-to-stay-in-zanzibar/feed 0