London: A Comedy, A Tragedy, A Feast
London is a city of possibilities: the history, commerce, culture, and experience. We conclude our travels with a dive into … Continue reading London: A Comedy, A Tragedy, A Feast
York Minster to Rock Mister
When traveling for an extended period of time, alternating contrasting stops can add a refresh. We have been enjoying the … Continue reading York Minster to Rock Mister
Two Teachers, One Honeymoon, and the Road Less Traveled
With the growth of Airbnb, VRBO, internet booking, TripAdvisor, and AI planning, an international trip is possible to plan. Forty-one … Continue reading Two Teachers, One Honeymoon, and the Road Less Traveled
Northern England in Rain and Ruins
Northern Britain, home to the Pennines mountain range, which form a spine of volcanic rock and slate, offers a gorgeous … Continue reading Northern England in Rain and Ruins
Bagpipes, Bravehearts, and New Friends in Edinburgh
Edinburgh rises up as a city with a storied past and an impassioned future. The castle on the hill, backlit … Continue reading Bagpipes, Bravehearts, and New Friends in Edinburgh
Stockholm: Where Water Shapes the City
Water, water, everywhere…the archipelago stretches up along the coast. There are thousands of small rocky islands, some with commerce, permanent … Continue reading Stockholm: Where Water Shapes the City
Venice of the North: Our Days in Stockholm
Stockholm, the capitol of Sweden is an unusually beautiful city. The largest metropolis of the Nordic cities, sometimes referred to … Continue reading Venice of the North: Our Days in Stockholm
In the Wake of Our Ancestors: A Swedish Journey
When David’s grandfather Oskar Friedolf Wilheim Persson (changed to Pearson at Ellis Island) stayed with us for a couple of … Continue reading In the Wake of Our Ancestors: A Swedish Journey
A Symphony of Family: Reconnecting in Helsingborg
When you think what is the thing in your life that is your Northstar, ours would be family. This trip, … Continue reading A Symphony of Family: Reconnecting in Helsingborg
Copenhagen’s Hidden Gems: Cold Plunges, Warm Hearts, and Twinkling Lights
What better way to christen the start of a trip than with a champagne toast at the airport! As a … Continue reading Copenhagen’s Hidden Gems: Cold Plunges, Warm Hearts, and Twinkling Lights
“ I only drink Champagne on two occasions, when I am in love and when I am not.” – Coco Chanel
Paris could fill all your days, but if you do venture out, particularly in the winter, what better temptress than … Continue reading “ I only drink Champagne on two occasions, when I am in love and when I am not.” – Coco Chanel
Notre Dame : A Triumph of Faith and Restoration
We had resigned ourselves to thinking we would never be able to get in to Notre Dame with its recent … Continue reading Notre Dame : A Triumph of Faith and Restoration
Paris in January : A Cozy Culinary Escape
While January in Paris is a little grey, damp and on the chilly side, the city never disappoints. The crush … Continue reading Paris in January : A Cozy Culinary Escape
Exploring the Magic of Winter Christmas Markets in Quebec City: A Step into Old-World Charm
Visiting Quebec is a glimpse into old world charm, with the storied history. The boldness of early explorers whose statues … Continue reading Exploring the Magic of Winter Christmas Markets in Quebec City: A Step into Old-World Charm
“They lived and laughed and loved and left” … James Joyce
There is a mystical aura in a Dingle sunrise (a little later than the summer), the sky lightens and heavenly … Continue reading “They lived and laughed and loved and left” … James Joyce
From Doolin to Dingle: Rain, Whiskey, and a 4-Minute Beach Walk
We left Doolin on a glorious morning, heading for the ferry in Killimer. The Irish roads wind through the countryside, … Continue reading From Doolin to Dingle: Rain, Whiskey, and a 4-Minute Beach Walk
The Wild Atlantic Way
This time we are shaking up the travel experience and actually doing something we dreamed about when we were young- … Continue reading The Wild Atlantic Way
When it’s three o’clock in New York, it’s still 1938 in London.” (Bette Midler)
London is timeless. It is both old world and modern. It boasts an outstanding offering of museums recognizing history, art … Continue reading When it’s three o’clock in New York, it’s still 1938 in London.” (Bette Midler)
The City of Light(s) … at Christmas, it must be London
Make no mistake, London is a electric, eclectic, romantic, pedantic, dramatic,emphatic,political, inexplicable. It is the melting pot that hasn’t melted. … Continue reading The City of Light(s) … at Christmas, it must be London
The Cotswolds: Where even the sheep are living the good life
After several drizzly days, we woke to the sun breaking through ( sunrise about 8:02 am- it is long dark … Continue reading The Cotswolds: Where even the sheep are living the good life
Christmas with Winston Churchill
After days of village hopping and market shopping we decide to dive into some history and art ( with a … Continue reading Christmas with Winston Churchill
Quintessential English Countryside … The Cotswolds
Our next stop on our travels is Blockey, a quintessential village in the Cotswolds. Close your eyes and picture Manor … Continue reading Quintessential English Countryside … The Cotswolds
Christmas in England
If you love Christmastime, with its expectation of something yet to come, the long dark nights brightened by twinkling lights … Continue reading Christmas in England
10 Reasons to Visit Portugal (Part 2)
4. The Food Eat what is put in front of you. They are not making fun of you. The rooster’s … Continue reading 10 Reasons to Visit Portugal (Part 2)
Top 10 Reasons to Visit Portugal
Now that we’ve been back in the states for a several months, we thought we would do one more post … Continue reading Top 10 Reasons to Visit Portugal
Hiking the Fisherman’s trail… stalking the Storks, keeping up with the Austrians/ Germans, achieving a goal!
Our overnight in the Almograve, a very small village which was not really fully open for the beach season was … Continue reading Hiking the Fisherman’s trail… stalking the Storks, keeping up with the Austrians/ Germans, achieving a goal!
Day 2 on the Fishermen’s Trail… Milfontes to Almograve
Our first day ended in Milfontes. Our hotel looks out over a confluence of ocean and river. A team of … Continue reading Day 2 on the Fishermen’s Trail… Milfontes to Almograve
Fishermen’s Trail Day 1: Porto Covo to Milfontes
Anticipating the first day of a trip you have been planning for months is a bit like the feeling of … Continue reading Fishermen’s Trail Day 1: Porto Covo to Milfontes
And the answer is…Famous Site known for a Miracle and Visited by Millions Annually
If Fatima was a category on Jeopardy we might have missed the “What country is it located in? ” question, … Continue reading And the answer is…Famous Site known for a Miracle and Visited by Millions Annually
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