The Mercado is Back, and So Are We
As we returned to Portugal from eleven weeks gone and strolled along the boardwalk with Ukrainian flag flying boldly above,Continue Reading
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Sardines, Brides and Basil: Saint Anthony’s Day in Lisbon
“With Saint Anthony’s Day, come the winds” our neighbor said. I just nodded in agreement like I knew what theContinue Reading
The Feeling of Venice
Our first trip to Italy began in Venice. This one ends here. There isn’t a city or stop we’ve beenContinue Reading
Towers and Views: Our Day Trip to San Marino
What’s 24 square miles, the 5th smallest country, had train service knocked out in World War II and never returnedContinue Reading
The Mosaics of Ravenna
Ravenna was going to be part of our post about Emilia-Romagna. We knew so little about this region and itContinue Reading
Ham, Cars and Balsamic: Our Trip Through the Emilia-Romagna Region of Italy
As we turned northeast, we left Liguria and Tuscany behind and ventured into Emilia-Romagna, first stop: Parma. A Weekend inContinue Reading
3 Out of 5 Ain’t Bad, +2: Our Visit to Cinque Terre
Manarola. Corniglia. Stop off for lunch in Riomaggiore. But don’t. Feel. Sad. Cuz three out of five ain’t bad. Ok,Continue Reading
Traversing Tuscany by Train, Tread and Tire
We rolled out of Assisi and Umbria on a brilliant but cool spring morning destination: Florence. We feel like we’veContinue Reading
Lucca is for Living
We aren’t big fans of Michelin star restaurants. Overpriced, overrated, small portions, usually more about presentation. They’re good, but theyContinue Reading
The Traveling Ridleys 