Does that make Aveiro the “Venice of Portugal” as advertised in the tourist literature? I think not, but it’s a […]
Porto Again – the Downtown Experience
For no particular reason, Bill is wondering where in the U.S. the latitude is the same as in Porto, Portugal. […]
Wine Tasting in the Douro Valley
“The N-222 road linking Regua and Pinhão is scientifically the world’s best drive. It beat the likes of California’s Highway […]
Chillin’ at the Beach in Porto
Three days. No schedule or list of sights to visit. No palaces, churches or museums – just one tiny castle […]
Intro to Seville – Beauty and the Beasts
How to get from Granada to Seville? Sounds like the train is the best option, so we book tickets. If […]
Granada Part 2: The Alhambra and More
“Perhaps there never was a monument more characteristic of an age and people than the Alhambra; a rugged fortress without, […]
4 Days in Granada, Spain: Part 1
Oh my – we love Granada! So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of rioja, because I have […]
A Quick Visit to Spain’s Costa del Sol
It’s raining cats and dogs this morning in La Línea de la Concepción, so we hang out in the hotel […]
Walking in Gibraltar
Things we know about Gibraltar: Gibraltar’s most famous feature is “The Rock,” easily recognizable because it’s also the logo for […]
Day Trip to Morocco
After picking up a Toyota hybrid rental car at the airport in Jerez, it’s an easy 1.5 hour drive from […]
First Stop in Spain: Jerez de la Frontera
We elected to spend a couple of days in the city of Jerez – located about an hour south of […]
Three Days in Tavira, Portugal
The drive from Luz to Tavira is a quick 1 hour and 15 minutes, so we arrive well before the […]
