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Ancient Aptera – Key Things To Know For A Great Visit
Greece

Ancient Aptera – Key Things To Know For A Great Visit

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025

One of most remarkable things about Crete is its ancient history. For thousands of years, Crete has been home to a succession of civilizations and cultures – the Minoans, the Mycenaean Greeks, the Romans, the Byzantines,…

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The Küçük Hasan Pasha Mosque in Chania Crete at sunset with a line of passersby. 
Greece

18 Great Things To Do in Chania – Crete’s Most Charming City

October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

Chania is Crete’s most picturesque and charming city. Located on the island’s western side, it’s the second largest city in Crete. Because Chania has its own international airport, it’s a common gateway city for visitors to…

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The Temple of Hephaestus is a must-see site no matter how many days in Athens Greece you spend
Greece

How Many Days In Athens Are Best For The Perfect Stay

September 16, 2025October 3, 2025

If you are considering a trip to Athens, then rest assured you are making a great choice. Athens is one of my favorite cities! It’s a vibrant place, bursting with history, amazing sites, and great food….

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The Rico pastrami sandwich from Enrico's Deli is one of the best sandwiches in Salt Lake City
Food | Utah

A Quest To Find The Best Sandwich in Salt Lake City

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025

One day last year, my daughter introduced me to Central 9th Market in Salt Lake City. You see, she is a bit of a sandwich connoisseur and she raved about the sandwiches at Central 9th Market….

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Sunset view of Salt Lake City from the top of the iconic Walker Center
Utah

7 Amazing Things To Do In Salt Lake City – A Local’s Guide

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025

As a travel blogger and slow traveler, my passion is exploring the world. But I do have a home base. And my home is in Salt Lake City Utah. I was born in Salt Lake and…

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Beach Access sign at the Great Salt Lake State Park
Utah

The 3 Best Ways To Visit The Great Salt Lake

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025

The Great Salt Lake is certainly one of northern Utah’s most famous geographic landmarks. But this huge lake – the 8th largest in the United States – isn’t the recreational wonderland you might expect. Why? Because…

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The Thorough Tripper

Welcome! My name is Steven Jepson - a retired physician and slow traveler from Salt Lake City Utah. On this blog, I write about my own personal style of Thorough Practical Experiential travel. You'll also find that I love seeking out great food. Plus, I'm all about trying to find that perfect photo. If you want to learn more about me, then be sure to check out my About Page.

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