From Sea to Shining Sea on St. Michael’s Way

It’s not every day that we can walk from coast to coast so the prospect was pretty exciting to us. The feat could be accomplished by following St. Michael’s Way traversing England’s South West Peninsula. In addition to allowing us to cover an entire landmass, the trail afforded us the opportunity to… CONTINUE READING  

It’s not every day that we can walk from coast to coast so the prospect was pretty exciting to us. The feat could be accomplished by following St. Michael’s Way traversing England’s South West Peninsula. In addition to allowing us to cover an entire landmass, the trail afforded us the opportunity to… CONTINUE READING  

My Month-Long Journey of Discovery Through Portugal’s Eastern Algarve

There is something in the rhythm of life here — unhurried, warm, open. You start to imagine that a different kind of life really might be possible. And sometimes, that is all it takes to start something new…
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There is something in the rhythm of life here — unhurried, warm, open. You start to imagine that a different kind of life really might be possible. And sometimes, that is all it takes to start something new…
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Why I Chose to Settle Down in Lagos, Portugal – and What I Learned

Lagos encourages a healthy balance; plenty of outdoor activities like hiking, surfing, and sailing, mixed with relaxed afternoons at cafes or on the beach. The pace of life here allows you to enjoy these moments fully, without feeling rushed…
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Lagos encourages a healthy balance; plenty of outdoor activities like hiking, surfing, and sailing, mixed with relaxed afternoons at cafes or on the beach. The pace of life here allows you to enjoy these moments fully, without feeling rushed…
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Settling into Portugal: Lessons from Our First Year Living in the Algarve

The combination of stunning scenery, a welcoming community, and a relaxed lifestyle makes Portugal a place we’re proud to call home. For anyone considering a similar move, we hope these insights help make your transition smoother and more enjoyable… CONTINUE READING >>

The combination of stunning scenery, a welcoming community, and a relaxed lifestyle makes Portugal a place we’re proud to call home. For anyone considering a similar move, we hope these insights help make your transition smoother and more enjoyable… CONTINUE READING >>

Medieval Mayhem and Martyrs in Minerve

When we venture off the beaten path we often find that the most interesting places are tiny tucked away surprises that we, and almost everybody else it seems, have never heard of. Minerve is just such a place…
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When we venture off the beaten path we often find that the most interesting places are tiny tucked away surprises that we, and almost everybody else it seems, have never heard of. Minerve is just such a place…
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Walking with the Gods in Athens

While the main focus of our life-long learning experience with our favorite not-for-profit company, Road Scholar, was the Greek Isles, we are certainly happy, no, let’s make that ecstatic, that it included a couple days in Athens. CONTINUE READING >> 

While the main focus of our life-long learning experience with our favorite not-for-profit company, Road Scholar, was the Greek Isles, we are certainly happy, no, let’s make that ecstatic, that it included a couple days in Athens. CONTINUE READING >> 

Seeking Stonehenge Somewhere in Time

The Vernal Equinox is here! What a great time to visit Stonehenge. The famous ring of rocks has eluded me ever since I realized that I had missed an easy opportunity to see it on a visit to London back in 1987.

From that moment on I was motivated to make it to the mythical monument… CONTINUE READING >> 

The Vernal Equinox is here! What a great time to visit Stonehenge. The famous ring of rocks has eluded me ever since I realized that I had missed an easy opportunity to see it on a visit to London back in 1987.

From that moment on I was motivated to make it to the mythical monument… CONTINUE READING >> 

Getting Small at the Leprechaun Museum in Dublin

We thought we knew all we needed to know about leprechauns. But with St. Patrick’s Day upon us we thought we should investigate further. Turns out that we knew next to nothing… CONTINUE READING >>

We thought we knew all we needed to know about leprechauns. But with St. Patrick’s Day upon us we thought we should investigate further. Turns out that we knew next to nothing… CONTINUE READING >>