Portugal’s Alentejo Wine Hotels
When we first told friends we were going to make Portugal our home base in Europe, many would talk aboutContinue Reading
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Mértola and its Islamic Festival
We’d driven through Mértola twice. Once, in December of 2019, just after moving to Portugal, on our way south toContinue Reading
The Algarve’s Wild West End
When one envisions the Algarve, most think of beachfront high rises full of British expats, luxury hotels with tourists loungingContinue Reading
Along Rome’s Appian Way and into the Catacombs
The Appian Way. Rome’s Appian Way was a 350-mile stretch of road which was built starting in 312 BC fromContinue Reading
Rome’s Jewish Museum, Synagogue and Quarter
Three years ago, on our last trip to Rome, we did the Rick Steves’ audio tour of its Jewish Ghetto.Continue Reading
Things to do in Denver When You’re (Not) Dead
Alright Warren Zevon or Andy Garcia fans (and everyone else), about 10 years in it’s about time I wrote aContinue Reading
Aboard the U.S.S. Midway
On our recent trip to California, we had the opportunity to board the Midway in San Diego Harbor for aContinue Reading
Modernism, Joshua Trees, Date Shakes and More: Things to do in Palm Springs (California)
We recently returned for our third stay in Palm Springs California. The first was a brief overnight while driving withContinue Reading
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Favorite Places 2024 Edition
This past year, we spent nearly the first half in Portugal, with a short trip to southern Spain, then spentContinue Reading
Top 10 Hotels (so far)
While we have more in store, we have accumulated some pretty fantastic hotel experiences and wanted to share our listContinue Reading
The Traveling Ridleys 