Passport Inspiration

Weekly insights on how to plan and enjoy trips to the most inspiring places on Earth.

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Peru

One of the 7 Modern Wonders of the World

Jul 21, 2025

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9 min read

One of the 7 Modern Wonders of the World

Machu Picchu, Peru

Trisha DePasquale, Bob DePasquale

Oceania

Let's hike around the largest mountain in New Zealand

Jul 7, 2025

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9 min read

Let's hike around the largest mountain in New Zealand

Mt. Cook, New Zealand

Trisha DePasquale, Bob DePasquale

Africa

Want to climb down (an ancient pyramid) into history?

Apr 7, 2025

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9 min read

Want to climb down (an ancient pyramid) into history?

Cairo, Egypt

Trisha DePasquale, Bob DePasquale

Articles

Sicily

Jul 6, 2026

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5 min read

Bob's grandfather left Sicily after WWII. We went back for him.

Sicily, Italy

Trisha DePasquale, Bob DePasquale

San Francisco

Alcatraz gave prisoners hot showers. The reason will surprise you.

Jun 29, 2026

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5 min read

Alcatraz gave prisoners hot showers. The reason will surprise you.

San Francisco, California, USA

Trisha DePasquale, Bob DePasquale

Oceania

We traveled all over China and finally saw giant pandas. In Australia.

Jun 22, 2026

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8 min read

We traveled all over China and finally saw giant pandas. In Australia.

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Trisha DePasquale, Bob DePasquale

Bend

This place has a volcano inside city limits. That's just the beginning.

Jun 15, 2026

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7 min read

This place has a volcano inside city limits. That's just the beginning.

Bend, Oregon, USA

Trisha DePasquale, Bob DePasquale

Sint Maarten

This beach bar posts the flight schedule so you know when to duck.

Jun 8, 2026

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5 min read

This beach bar posts the flight schedule so you know when to duck.

Sint Maarten

Trisha DePasquale, Bob DePasquale

Berlin

Jun 1, 2026

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4 min read

Trisha ran through Berlin's history to reach the finish line.

Berlin, Germany

Trisha DePasquale, Bob DePasquale

Copper Harbor

Trisha's dad loved this place. Standing there, we finally understood why.

May 25, 2026

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5 min read

Trisha's dad loved this place. Standing there, we finally understood why.

Copper Harbor, Michigan

Trisha DePasquale, Bob DePasquale

Nassau

This place was once ruled by pirates. That spirit never really left.

May 18, 2026

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4 min read

This place was once ruled by pirates. That spirit never really left.

Nassau, The Bahamas

Trisha DePasquale, Bob DePasquale

Norway

May 11, 2026

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4 min read

We came to visit family in Norway. We almost didn't leave.

Southern Norway Road Trip

Trisha DePasquale, Bob DePasquale

Massachusetts

We've been to Boston many times. The Freedom Trail still stops us in our tracks.

May 4, 2026

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3 min read

We've been to Boston many times. The Freedom Trail still stops us in our tracks.

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Bob DePasquale, Trisha DePasquale

Scandinavia

We wanted to buy property in Copenhagen. In winter. That should tell you everything.

Apr 27, 2026

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4 min read

We wanted to buy property in Copenhagen. In winter. That should tell you everything.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Bob DePasquale, Trisha DePasquale

Central America

In southern Mexico, we learned the Tzotzil people have no word for "love." They just show it.

Apr 20, 2026

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4 min read

In southern Mexico, we learned the Tzotzil people have no word for "love." They just show it.

San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico

Trisha DePasquale, Bob DePasquale