Dun Briste: Way out of the Way in Mayo County
Along the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland, in the middle of a cow pasture along the ragged shoreline sits DunContinue Reading
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Going Wild in Donegal County Ireland
From Northern Ireland, we moved west and south to Donegal. Donegal County promised to be the “wild child” of IrelandContinue Reading
The King’s Road, Giants, Whiskey and You: Exploring Rural Northern Ireland
On one of our days in Belfast, we headed south to Murlough Beach, near Dundrum. Wild flowers and dunes surroundedContinue Reading
Belfast: Industrial University City Chocked Full of History
It’s been a bit since we’ve had much to write about. We’ve spent much of the summer at home inContinue Reading
Quinta do Vallado, Douro in Style
Our third trip to the Douro Valley was highlighted by a stay at Quinta do Vallado wine hotel outside ofContinue Reading
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
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 Traveling Ridleys 