Casa do Infante
A Good Day
I’ll admit I had a struggle the first week we were here, adjusting. Maybe a bit of culture shock. New location, new weather, new rhythm of living. The Sunday that…
Afternoon Walk Through the Escadaria Entre-Quintas
Today, it offers travelers something far rarer than a view, a moment of quiet enchantment in the middle of Portugal’s second city.
Simple Pleasures and a Scenic Stroll
The weather was sunny, warm, and just breezy enough to keep it comfortable. I followed the river for a while and then headed home.
Lanterns in the Sky, Coffee on the Terrace
The calm of the previous day stood in stark contrast to the whirlwind that followed, Festa de São João, Porto’s biggest street party
Returning to Portugal
I’m happy to report that we are at the airport waiting for our flight to take us back to Portugal. During our trip in 2023, the five weeks we spent…
Pet Sitting in Scotland
If you kept up with the storyline, we had a bit of a blip with our plans to stay in Edinburgh at the same rental for a month. What saved…
Lietuva
We both took vacation and spent our time in Lithuania with family. We kept busy and never went hungry.
Our 6th Country
Taking advantage of a very long layover, we got out into the old part of Riga to explore.
The Silk Museum Trifecta
Looking back on group of three sites in Valencia, one of which spoke to my love of textile arts.
Arthur’s Seat
Turns out, the best way to get out of the city hustle of Edinburgh is to hike deep in and up to Arthur's Seat.
Nothing Like Valencia’s Central Market
Imagine being able to shop at this amazing Art Nouveau market and take home the best produce ever. If you visit Valencia, it is a reality.
Best Botanical Garden
When it has a name like Royal Botanical Garden Edinburgh, it isn't surprising that it fabulous. What was surprising was how huge it is - and that enormous hedge.