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Christmas in Copenhagen Denmark: 5 Magical Activities for the Ultimate Holiday
Learn about Christmas markets in Copenhagen, Denmark, along with things to do for a unique holiday experience, and a cozy Christmas vacation.
5 Best Solo Female Travel Tips for a Safe and Enjoyable Trip
Discover unique tips for travelling as a solo female, to help you have a fun, safe, and successful trip.
How to Choose the Ultimate Van for Van Life: Sprinter, Transit or ProMaster
Discover all the pros and cons of the most popular van models to see whether the Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit or Ram Promaster is the ultimate van for van life.
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Welcome to Hopeful Explorers. We are Christian and Sita, at the end of 2020 Sita left her career in Pharmaceuticals, and we sold our hill top house in Switzerland to travel the world with our three dogs to pursue a life of happiness, and adventure.
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