Returning from the post-election United States this past week I felt something I’ve never felt before: Pride when showing my passport. Americans aren’t always well received outside the US and we feel thoughtful about that whenever we travel. On this journey homewards (to Spain) however I felt myself walking a little taller, holding my head [...]
We spent a few weeks in Greece at the end of October with our friends Craig, Toby and Shannon; we had a fantastic time, I’d recommend Greece to anyone. I’d also recommend traveling anywhere with Toby, Shannon and Craig so if you’re looking for travel companions see what they’re doing. We started our trip in [...]
While Shannon was away last week she had to change her return trip flight. She called the airline and was able to get her new seats held on the flights but the agent didn’t know what the final cost would be and asked Shannon to call back a few days later to finalize the payment. [...]
Last friday we stopped in a bar we like for a quick drink and tapa to take a break from a day of walking and shopping. The bar is a very traditional Spanish one, and besides having a great atmosphere they also serve a somewhat unique beer on tap – Cruzcampo Blanca, its an unfiltered [...]
On our way out of Portugal and back into Spain on a trip a month or so ago we drove through the Alentejo region, both because we’d never seen it, and more to the point – they have a wine tasting route (Rota dos Vinhos do Alentejo) you can follow right out of the country. [...]