Paul Passing Through
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Travel blogger, wannabe writer, lover of history, (very) amateur photographer, husband and dad. Unfiltered opinions and photos to help people get the most out of their trips. Find my blog at https://paulpassingthrough.com.
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A Review of Thomar Boutique Hotel, One of the Best Places to Stay in Tomar
Thomar Boutique Hotel is an excellent place to stay if you're spending a night in Tomar. It has everything you need, plus a lounge with great views of Tomar.
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Thomar Boutique Hotel's very reasonably priced and has more than you could ask for if you're staying in Tomar.
My review covers all the reasons you should stay here but just admire that view. If that's not enough, give this a read! #portugal #travel
paulpassingthrough.com/thomar-bouti...
Thomar Boutique Hotel's very reasonably priced and has more than you could ask for if you're staying in Tomar.
My review covers all the reasons you should stay here but just admire that view. If that's not enough, give this a read! #portugal #travel
paulpassingthrough.com/thomar-bouti...
Just had to go through about 10 different screens to purchase tix for the Louvre. Where’s the UX???
January 31, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Just had to go through about 10 different screens to purchase tix for the Louvre. Where’s the UX???
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Rome is a great destination for all curious #TravelAddicts who love ancient history in a pretty setting. But you need some time to see it all!
As always, my 3 day guide is packed with good vibes, a full & extensive itinerary & zero fluff.
See you soon?
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As always, my 3 day guide is packed with good vibes, a full & extensive itinerary & zero fluff.
See you soon?
solotravelstory.com/3-days-in-ro...
FREE 3 Days in Rome Itinerary for First Time Visitors - Solo Travel Story
FREE, brand-new travel guide covering a 3 days in Rome itinerary. For the curious solo traveller that seeks inspiration, vibes and no fluff!
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January 24, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Rome is a great destination for all curious #TravelAddicts who love ancient history in a pretty setting. But you need some time to see it all!
As always, my 3 day guide is packed with good vibes, a full & extensive itinerary & zero fluff.
See you soon?
solotravelstory.com/3-days-in-ro...
As always, my 3 day guide is packed with good vibes, a full & extensive itinerary & zero fluff.
See you soon?
solotravelstory.com/3-days-in-ro...
Parents always joke about being sick all the time with toddles in daycare but shit, it really is mentally exhausting to have a constant cold.
January 23, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Parents always joke about being sick all the time with toddles in daycare but shit, it really is mentally exhausting to have a constant cold.
Paid $12 to get a danish from the local bakery through DoorDash today because it was snowing and I didn’t feel like going out in it.
I regret nothing.
I regret nothing.
a woman wearing a pink leopard print scarf says treat yo self
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January 18, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Paid $12 to get a danish from the local bakery through DoorDash today because it was snowing and I didn’t feel like going out in it.
I regret nothing.
I regret nothing.
January 17, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Has anyone else who uses GetYourGuide as an affiliate seen your sales plummet since November? I know the holidays but seems like I’d have sold something in January.
January 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Has anyone else who uses GetYourGuide as an affiliate seen your sales plummet since November? I know the holidays but seems like I’d have sold something in January.
Maybe one day I’ll finish all my posts from my 2022 travels
Happy to announce that my last post from my 2025 travels is finally up!! A short post on Narai-juku, a popular preserved Japanese town that lives up to the hype 🦡 🌲 ⛩️
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A Stop in Narai-juku, a Charming Japanese Town on the Nakasendo Trail - I Travel for the Stars
Narai-juku is one of the most popular towns to visit on Japan's Nakasendo trail. With a glimpse of its streets lined with old wood facades, it's very easy to
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January 13, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Maybe one day I’ll finish all my posts from my 2022 travels
Planning a little 5-day trip without Ava in February. She’ll be 1.5 years old. One grandparent was fine with watching her for a couple days. The other grandparent was okay with it but shamed us saying she’s too young to go that long without us. Now wife feels guilty.
That’s not too young…right??
That’s not too young…right??
January 8, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Planning a little 5-day trip without Ava in February. She’ll be 1.5 years old. One grandparent was fine with watching her for a couple days. The other grandparent was okay with it but shamed us saying she’s too young to go that long without us. Now wife feels guilty.
That’s not too young…right??
That’s not too young…right??
Hurt my neck tilting down to take a bite of my 25th or so sausage while doing Christmas in Bavaria a few years ago. Could barely turn all the way to the left or look up for a couple days.
What's the most ridiculous way you ever hurt yourself? I got out of the tub, skidded in water and tripped over the toilet. Ankle sprain.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Hurt my neck tilting down to take a bite of my 25th or so sausage while doing Christmas in Bavaria a few years ago. Could barely turn all the way to the left or look up for a couple days.
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I need more tea and some breakfast then I’m going to sit and read and remember that I’m not in charge of anything but my little corner of the world. Be good to yourself today friends.
January 3, 2026 at 4:04 PM
I need more tea and some breakfast then I’m going to sit and read and remember that I’m not in charge of anything but my little corner of the world. Be good to yourself today friends.
Trying to put together a pitch to my wife for a trip to the Baltics. Probably 6-7 full days. With that said, which capital would you fly into: Tallinn or Vilnius? One of them we’d likely spend a bit more total time in than the other. They each seem to have their own pros and cons.
#travel #europe
#travel #europe
January 2, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Had a busy 24 hours prepping Christmas Eve dinner (lasagna) and 3 bakes for Christmas. The Yule log is the proudest I’ve been yet with a baking result! The cinnamon rolls were very good (pre-iced). The dinner rolls don’t look great but they turned out okay, the worst of the 3 tho. #christmas
December 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Had a busy 24 hours prepping Christmas Eve dinner (lasagna) and 3 bakes for Christmas. The Yule log is the proudest I’ve been yet with a baking result! The cinnamon rolls were very good (pre-iced). The dinner rolls don’t look great but they turned out okay, the worst of the 3 tho. #christmas
Just basically spent 24 hours baking and cooking and I’m not done yet. About four dozen cookies, a lasagna, cinnamon rolls up to the 2nd proof, dinner rolls up to the 2nd proof, and the cake rolled up for a Yule log. Christmastime, amirite?
#christmas #holidays
#christmas #holidays
December 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Just basically spent 24 hours baking and cooking and I’m not done yet. About four dozen cookies, a lasagna, cinnamon rolls up to the 2nd proof, dinner rolls up to the 2nd proof, and the cake rolled up for a Yule log. Christmastime, amirite?
#christmas #holidays
#christmas #holidays
The most shocking part of Home Alone is when Kevin pays for a whole pizza with only $12 (“keep the change”). #christmas #christmasmovies #homealone
a black and white photo of a man with the words keep the change ya filthy animal above him
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December 14, 2025 at 1:26 AM
The most shocking part of Home Alone is when Kevin pays for a whole pizza with only $12 (“keep the change”). #christmas #christmasmovies #homealone
The Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
The ticket price is a bit high but there’s no denying this is a beautiful church with ints of Saint-Chappelle in Paris and a very impressive altar. #montreal #canada #notredame #churchsky #canadasky #churchesoftheworld
The ticket price is a bit high but there’s no denying this is a beautiful church with ints of Saint-Chappelle in Paris and a very impressive altar. #montreal #canada #notredame #churchsky #canadasky #churchesoftheworld
December 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
The ticket price is a bit high but there’s no denying this is a beautiful church with ints of Saint-Chappelle in Paris and a very impressive altar. #montreal #canada #notredame #churchsky #canadasky #churchesoftheworld
The ticket price is a bit high but there’s no denying this is a beautiful church with ints of Saint-Chappelle in Paris and a very impressive altar. #montreal #canada #notredame #churchsky #canadasky #churchesoftheworld
Scenes from the Great Montreal Christmas Market yesterday. The snow made it extra magical. Heading to a couple more today. #christmastime #montreal #canada #christmasmarket #holidayseason
December 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Scenes from the Great Montreal Christmas Market yesterday. The snow made it extra magical. Heading to a couple more today. #christmastime #montreal #canada #christmasmarket #holidayseason
The Redpath Museum in Montreal is my kind of natural history museum. Old construction with a bunch of things thrown somewhat higgledy piggledy together in cases. Oh and free. #montreal #canada #mcgilluniversity #museums
December 7, 2025 at 1:44 AM
The Redpath Museum in Montreal is my kind of natural history museum. Old construction with a bunch of things thrown somewhat higgledy piggledy together in cases. Oh and free. #montreal #canada #mcgilluniversity #museums
Who has two thumbs and is about to experience a weekend filled with Christmas markets? #christmas #holidayseason #montreal
a snowman sits at a table with a cup of coffee and a christmas tree in the background
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December 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Who has two thumbs and is about to experience a weekend filled with Christmas markets? #christmas #holidayseason #montreal
November 30, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Time for my Thanksgiving morning tradition of complaining about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade showing way too many musical numbers and not enough floats. #happythanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Time for my Thanksgiving morning tradition of complaining about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade showing way too many musical numbers and not enough floats. #happythanksgiving
My Journey with Mediavine isn't so much a journey recently as it is a soul sucking plunge into the void. Hopefully it rebounds after the holidays. #blogger #blog
kermit the frog is covering his mouth with his hand and looking at the camera .
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November 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
It’s so disgusting how hard this administration is fighting to prevent funding SNAP. If you’re on the side that wants to starve people, you’re on the wrong side.
November 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
It’s so disgusting how hard this administration is fighting to prevent funding SNAP. If you’re on the side that wants to starve people, you’re on the wrong side.
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Thomar Boutique Hotel's very reasonably priced and has more than you could ask for if you're staying in Tomar.
My review covers all the reasons you should stay here but just admire that view. If that's not enough, give this a read! #portugal #travel
paulpassingthrough.com/thomar-bouti...
Thomar Boutique Hotel's very reasonably priced and has more than you could ask for if you're staying in Tomar.
My review covers all the reasons you should stay here but just admire that view. If that's not enough, give this a read! #portugal #travel
paulpassingthrough.com/thomar-bouti...
A Review of Thomar Boutique Hotel, One of the Best Places to Stay in Tomar
Thomar Boutique Hotel is an excellent place to stay if you're spending a night in Tomar. It has everything you need, plus a lounge with great views of Tomar.
paulpassingthrough.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:46 AM
New Post!
Thomar Boutique Hotel's very reasonably priced and has more than you could ask for if you're staying in Tomar.
My review covers all the reasons you should stay here but just admire that view. If that's not enough, give this a read! #portugal #travel
paulpassingthrough.com/thomar-bouti...
Thomar Boutique Hotel's very reasonably priced and has more than you could ask for if you're staying in Tomar.
My review covers all the reasons you should stay here but just admire that view. If that's not enough, give this a read! #portugal #travel
paulpassingthrough.com/thomar-bouti...
A lonely tree standing watch at Chalmette Battlefield in New Orleans.
#sunday #stunday #nola #neworleans #louisiana #eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #trees #treepics
#sunday #stunday #nola #neworleans #louisiana #eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #trees #treepics
November 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
A lonely tree standing watch at Chalmette Battlefield in New Orleans.
#sunday #stunday #nola #neworleans #louisiana #eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #trees #treepics
#sunday #stunday #nola #neworleans #louisiana #eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #trees #treepics