Rijoles Beyond Border
MILESTONES
Captures the key markers of our journey—the major experiences, places visited, and time spent exploring the world. It highlights progress, meaningful encounters, and the bigger picture of our adventure.
Encounters & Experience
Most Memorable Conversation
A deep or surprising discussion that stuck with us
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Unique Cultural Moment #4
The parents indulged in Turkish hammam (spa)—scrubbed, steamed, and serenely smooth
Unique Cultural Moment #8
Great camel trip experience in the Sahara Desert in Morroco
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November 25-27th, 2025
Most Unique Cultural Moment
Drinking beer in the Czech Republic—where the average person downs 140 liters a year. I don’t even like beer 😜 but I’m weirdly proud of sipping it like a local. Prost!
Unique Cultural Moment #5
Truffle hunting experience near Sienna
(September 9th, 2025)
Spontaneous Celebration
Found ourselves at the Rossio Christmas Market (Lisbon). Hot chocolate for the kids, mulled wine for Audrey, sangria for Benoit, and half an hour of dancing to Christmas beats.
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November 16th, 2025
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Most Unique Cultural Moment #2
Attending a classical and opera concert in Vienna’s majestic Staatsoper—arguably the most beautiful opera house on the planet.
Unique Cultural Moment #6
Truffle hunting experience near Sienna
(September 9th, 2025)
Most Surreal Location #1
Kaymakli Underground City—a mind-blowing network of 800 rooms carved beneath the earth
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Unique Cultural Moment #3
Family dip in Budapest’s famous thermal baths—kids loved the warm pools.
Unique Cultural Moment #7
Spent the evening in Porto swept away by the soulful magic of a Fado show
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November 10th, 2025
Most Surreal Location #2
Wandering through the ancient city of Aït Benhaddou in Morocco felt utterly surreal, as if time itself had carried us back into a living tapestry of history.
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November 21st, 2025
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