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  • A plate of with Costilla and Gaonera tacos at Tacos El Calfia De Leon in Mexico City. The taco shop with a Michelin star
    Food | Mexico

    Is Eating At Tacos El Califa De Leon Worth It?

    March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

    In 2024, the Michelin Guide awarded one of their coveted stars to a humble taco shop in Mexico City. A taqueria called El Califa de Leon. I remember hearing about this, and I immediately put Tacos…

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  • Cable Cars above colorful hilltop houses in Iztapalapa - touring Iztapalapa from the sky is one of the best things to do in Mexico City
    Mexico

    The 10 Most Essential Things To Do In Mexico City

    February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

    Mexico City is one of the world’s great travel destinations. It offers so much fascinating history, so much amazing architecture, so many remarkable museums, and some really great food. I first visited Mexico City 49 years…

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  • Laptop screen showing the Dreaming Spanish website
    Travel Tips

    I Used Dreaming Spanish For A Year – Did It Work For Me?

    February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

    About one year ago, just a few days before we left to spend a month in Merida Mexico, I became aware of Dreaming Spanish.  I wasn’t necessarily seeking out a program for learning Spanish. But once…

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  • A view of Albi France and the Tarn River from the La Passerelle train bridge
    France

    The Perfect Day Trip From Toulouse – Visiting Albi France

    February 1, 2026February 1, 2026

    If you are looking for an easy day trip from Toulouse, then the medieval town of Albi should be at the top of your list. The entire historic center of Albi France – called the Episcopal…

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  • The main Toulouse Matabiau train station in Toulouse France lit up in purple light at dawn with a red-lettered Toulouse sign
    France

    Is Toulouse Worth Visiting? The 8 Top Reasons You Should Go

    January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

    I must admit that Toulouse France was never on my travel radar. In fact, until last year I’d never heard of it. But then at some point, I came across Lonely Planet’s list of the world’s…

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  • Looking out across the Venetian Harbor in Heraklion Crete
    Greece

    12 Great Things To Do In Heraklion – Crete’s Vibrant Capital

    January 1, 2026January 1, 2026

    If you are traveling to Crete, odds are that you’ll spend some time in Heraklion. It is the island’s capital city and largest population center. In fact, it’s the largest city in all of the Greek…

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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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