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Hi. We’re Debbie and John - two empty-nesters who have a love of traveling and long professional careers in photography. Website - https://www.theemptynestexplorers.com/ Travel Newsletter - https://www.theemptynestexplorers.com/newsletter

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Travel Insurance for Mexico: Gang Violence, Hurricanes, and What Is Actually Covered #puertovallarta #travelsafety #mexicotravel www.theemptynestexplorers.com/blog/travel-...

25.02.2026 23:45 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Statue of Liberty in New York harbor

Statue of Liberty in New York harbor

Jan. travel newsletter: Airline stopovers, maximizing points bonuses. theemptynestexplorers.com/jan2026 #travel #photography #nyc #StatueOfLiberty

02.01.2026 00:55 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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How to Use London’s Public Transportation — The Empty Nest Explorers London has one of the most extensive public transportation systems in the world. Combine London’s underground metro and the iconic red buses with the new easy-to-use tap-to-pay system, and visitors…

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01.01.2026 23:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Is visiting One World Observatory worth it? Our Experience at the WTC Observation Deck. www.theemptynestexplorers.com/blog/visitin...

26.12.2025 19:27 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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How to visit Westminster Abbey in London. #london #travel www.theemptynestexplorers.com/blog/how-to-...

25.11.2025 23:35 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A trip to the Met Cloisters: everything you need to know about. www.theemptynestexplorers.com/blog/a-trip-... #newyork #tourism #art

19.11.2025 00:08 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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How to Visit the Houses of Parliament in London — The Empty Nest Explorers The Houses of Parliament is an iconic building in London, and it was magnificent to visit the inside. You can tour the House of Commons, the House of Lords, and Westminster Hall. There is also a tou...

Stand in the footsteps of Prime Ministers on the floor of the House of Commons. 🇬🇧
New blog post!
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13.11.2025 02:31 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Our Guide to Visiting Greenwich, London: What to See and Do — The Empty Nest Explorers Located on the south bank of the River Thames, Greenwich is best known for its maritime history and famous attractions like the Royal Observatory, which established the Greenwich Meridian line, and th...

Taking a day trip from London without even leaving London. Our Guide to Visiting Greenwich. www.theemptynestexplorers.com/blog/guide-t...

14.09.2025 17:31 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Tips for visiting Brighton, England. www.theemptynestexplorers.com/blog/visitin...

11.09.2025 02:13 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Review of the Chase Sapphire Lounge at JFK airport in NYC. go.theemptynestexplorers.com/ZF8wvm #travel #airtravel

03.09.2025 03:18 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tower of London
Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tower of London YouTube video by The Empty Nest Explorers

Changing of the Guard at The Tower of London youtu.be/Qu6AQ9nnuJ8?...

01.09.2025 01:46 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Parliament building reflected in the River Thames, London #photography

30.08.2025 03:45 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Exploring Boston’s Freedom Trail.
Read more 👉 go.theemptynestexplorers.com/gQAJDl #boston #travel

26.08.2025 05:38 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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London at sunset. The iconic buildings of London come alive at sunset. #photography

23.08.2025 21:12 👍 10 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Review of the Chase Sapphire Lounge at JFK Terminal 4 — The Empty Nest Explorers The Chase Sapphire Lounge at JFK Airport is an upscale lounge with many refined features. The lounge serves top-notch food and drinks.

We review the Chase Sapphire Lounge at JFK terminal 4. (Hint: it’s excellent)
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23.08.2025 20:08 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A Guide to Exploring London Parks — The Empty Nest Explorers London has some wonderful urban parks. It’s surprising how much of central London is dedicated to parks. We walk you through some of our favorite spots, like Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, St. James...

A guide to London Parks. Updated with new photos and info. www.theemptynestexplorers.com/blog/quick-g...

21.08.2025 03:15 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Travel blog posts about New York City Collection of blog posts about our travels in New York City.

Traveling to New York City?
We have an extensive library of articles and videos about visiting NYC:
www.theemptynestexplorers.com/new-york-city

25.07.2025 20:05 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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How to explore Boston's Freedom Trail — The Empty Nest Explorers The Freedom Trail is the perfect way to see Boston’s most important attractions. Each played an important role in the American Revolution.  Downtown Boston is very walkable, and at the time of the Re...

Exploring Boston’s Freedom Trail. www.theemptynestexplorers.com/blog/how-to-...

19.07.2025 21:41 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Review of the CitizenM Boston North Station Hotel.
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07.07.2025 01:12 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Happy July 4th from Boston.
Happy July 4th from Boston. YouTube video by The Empty Nest Explorers

Happy July 4th from Boston, where it all began.

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04.07.2025 11:49 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Hess Triangle - A NYC oddity.
Hess Triangle - A NYC oddity. YouTube video by The Empty Nest Explorers

Hess Triangle - a NYC oddity. It is the smallest piece of private property. It stems back to a dispute between the land owner and the city.
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03.07.2025 20:38 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The New York City skyline photographed from Jersey City. #nyc #travel

08.06.2025 23:38 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Visiting Aveiro - is it worth it? — The Empty Nest Explorers Aveiro is a great day trip from Porto. Famed for its canals, colorful boats, salt flats and proximity to beautiful beaches, Aveiro is a beloved destination for locals and travelers alike.

Visiting Aveiro, Portugal. A great day trip from Porto.

www.theemptynestexplorers.com/blog/visiting-aveiro-is-it-worth-it

05.06.2025 03:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Top attractions in Greenwich Village NYC
Top attractions in Greenwich Village NYC YouTube video by The Empty Nest Explorers

Top attractions in New York’s Greenwich Village

29.05.2025 20:52 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Visiting the Paris Opera House
Visiting the Paris Opera House YouTube video by The Empty Nest Explorers

Visiting the Paris Opera House

08.05.2025 01:48 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A Cinematic trip thru Porto, Portugal
A Cinematic trip thru Porto, Portugal YouTube video by The Empty Nest Explorers

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05.05.2025 01:33 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Staying at the Beekman Hotel in NYC — The Empty Nest Explorers In New York City, with over 700 hotels, it’s very difficult to stand out. But The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel, located in lower Manhattan, is a notable hotel.  The hotel building dates back to 1881 and...

Review of our stay at The Beekman Hotel in NYC. www.theemptynestexplorers.com/blog/staying...

15.04.2025 03:17 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The murals of Asbury Park, NJ. www.theemptynestexplorers.com/blog/asbury-...

01.04.2025 19:51 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Our favorite things to do in Porto
Our favorite things to do in Porto YouTube video by The Empty Nest Explorers

Our latest video profiling the amazing city of Porto, Portugal. youtu.be/8f_YLRFYaiw?...

16.03.2025 14:07 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Beautiful Eze, France high atop the French Riviera. #france #travelphotography #travel. www.theemptynestexplorers.com/blog/eze-fra...

15.03.2025 02:28 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0