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Madeira is amazing – We recommend you check it out
In 2024 we had stunning adventure in the Galapagos Islands. We enjoyed this experience with new friends we made while on the cruise (check out our posts here). We were invited by one of the couples who are from Madeira,…
The beautiful Mallorca/Majorca – it was very busy but fun
We knew at some point we would make it back to Mallorca/Majorca. This time, it took a bit longer than we thought! We were last in Mallorca/Majorca in 2010 towards the end of a cruise from Miami to Barcelona. It…
Tarragona was simply Terrific – check it out!
Hearing some of the recent stories about over-tourism in Barcelona, we thought we would try out a different coastal city. South of Barcelona, on the Costa Dorada is the city of Tarragona. This old, historic city has alot to offer! Rooted in tradition,…
Priorat – Sangenis I Vaque and Wino.Tours are amazing
We were based in Tarragona, Spain for a week in September 2025. We booked a couple of wine tours to explore nearby wine regions. Penedes, and some cava tasting were one of the tours – check out our experience here. Priorat…
Penedes, a bike ride, and great wine – gotta love it
While visiting Tarragona, Spain, we took the opportunity to visit the Penedes wine region. I love cava! We have previously enjoyed bike tours in vineyards in other countries. Bike Motions caught my eye as they provide wonderful detail on their…
Madrid, Spain – Recommendations to enjoy this beautiful city!
Our visit to Spain and Portugal in 2025 included new locations for us. Madrid, Tarragona and Madeira. From its scenic and walkable historic centre to its museums, Madrid never left us without a place to go or an activity to do.…
Alderlea Vineyard – a BC winery made with passion
We headed up to Cowichan Valley recently, and stopped in at Alderlea Vineyard. It is located along the Vancouver Island Wine Route, a short drive from Victoria, British Columbia. Wine tasting and visits to their cellar shop are by appointment…
Unsworth Vineyard is a beautiful tasty visit! (updated!)
A beautiful, warm-ish sunny day in April, so, what better way to spend it than to drive up to Cowichan Valley for a wine tasting? We hadn’t been to Unsworth Vineyards for a few years, and thought it time. This…
Check out the great wine at Cherry Point!
We headed up to Cowichan Valley recently, and booked in at Cherry Point Estate Wines. It is located along the Vancouver Island Wine Route, 50km from Victoria, British Columbia. It is a lovely, rustic setting with a well arranged tasting…