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A view of Kotor Montenegro from one of it's upper walls
Montenegro | Travel Tips

Getting From Kotor to Dubrovnik & Other Kotor Transportation Tips

October 19, 2023October 20, 2024

While Kotor Montenegro has rapidly become a top European travel destination in the last 10 years, it’s a small place, there aren’t big roads, and the only form of public transportation is bus. We recently spent…

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Riding the Blue Star Ferry to a Greek Island
Travel Tips | Greece

Riding the Blue Star Ferry to a Greek Island

September 23, 2022May 10, 2024

Island hopping in Greece. Doesn’t every traveler share that dream? I’ve never really had the time to do a Greek vacation the justice I thought it deserved. But now I do. And after a summer laying…

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Uber vs Car Rental in LA – Which Costs Less?
Travel Tips | USA

Uber vs Car Rental in LA – Which Costs Less?

February 26, 2022February 8, 2024

As I prepared for a recent trip to Los Angeles, I reflexively looked to reserve a rental car.  I’ve never not rented a car when flying into the LA area.  All the various attractions and activities…

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Tips for Using Public Transportation in Kyoto Japan
Travel Tips | Japan

Tips for Using Public Transportation in Kyoto Japan

December 10, 2020October 19, 2023

Japan’s system of public transportation is glorious and complicated.  Prior to our trip to Kyoto Japan, I spent hours studying how to get around, and continued learning while there. I personally love using local public transportation…

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Finding Great Local Tours
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Finding Great Local Tours

July 7, 2020October 1, 2023

Wherever I travel, I always try to find great local tours to enhance my experience. My style of experiential travel involves trying to get to the soul of place, whether that be through its food, it’s…

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Tips for A Safe Pandemic Road Trip
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Tips for A Safe Pandemic Road Trip

June 26, 2020June 30, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has turned daily life upside down. It’s been extra frustrating for a travel-lover like myself.  We cancelled a trip to Portugal last month, and it’s hard to foresee any international travel in the…

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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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