Maui has it all – amazing sun, sand and surf!
Amazing sun, sand, surf. Need I say more??! Well, I will. Read this travel review: Maui for our idea of a great time in Maui. Maui was a place I went when I was younger for swim camps and when…
Rome feels like a little bit of luxury
Over the years, we’ve stayed in Rome a few times in transit to other places. We have also visited there as part of cruises. These times were beautiful but hectic. Rushed interludes with minimal ability to wander and to get…
Santorini is so incredibly beautiful you must go!
I think of Santorini whenever I think of a relaxing vacation, with sun seeping into your pores and whiling away the hours with little to do but read, wander, swim and eat. Read our travel guide to Santorini to see…
Bordeaux – a regional guide to this amazing city!
One of the first places we visited following the Covid pandemic was Bordeaux, France. We had been many years prior (2007!) and had enjoyed our time in Paris – to some extent. Some new, more recent experiences were required, so…
Charelli’s: A Romantic Valentines Dinner From A Local Deli
There are a number of things which have made things easier during the pandemic. For example, pick up and delivery of food from more establishments. The ability to still indulge in the same things we indulged in before at least…
Local Coffee Roaster Is Amazing
I’m a long-time coffee drinker. I love my first cup of coffee in the morning, and really, I’m not at my best until I have it in the morning. With the pandemic and being at home even more than usual (I’ve been…
Travel review: Lagos – a beautiful introduction to the Algarve
We flew into the Algarve on a warm, sunny evening in early September 2019. Blue sky, beautiful warm air, and the beach beckoned. Read this travel review: Lagos for our amazing time in this coastal town. Arriving via TAP Portugal…
Southampton is a continental launching pad
We have learned over the years that we like a few days ahead of a cruise to get into vacation mode. These pre-cruise stays are sometimes varied and active. Sometimes they are right in the city of embarkation, taking the…
Travel review: Barcelona – one of my favourite cities
We have immersed ourselves in Barcelona 4 times and we love it more each time. The running joke between Troy and I is if he departed this world tomorrow, I would be there the very next day! It is the…
Porto: How to spend a few interesting days
We are recent converts to drinking Port. We like its variety and depth, and how it seems to be consistent in what it delivers. Great pairing with dessert, with cheeses, and for some, great for sipping by the pool! Read…
Everyday a Journey
