• funchal, madeira

    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,…

  • santa tecla 2025, gigantes

    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,…

  • travel review of hobart

    Hobart is an Absolutely Amazing city – updated!

    We’ve been fortunate enough to visit Hobart a few times in the last 10+ years. First, in the Spring of 2014 via a Celebrity cruise from Auckland to Sydney; again in Spring 2019, we headed to Auckland, New Zealand, and…

  • rooftop bar, parthenon, athens

    Athens is beautiful and not for the faint of heart

    Athens, Greece is really one of those very enchanting cities that sprawl out at your feet inviting you to walk. Each time we’ve been there – and we’ve been there four times now! – we are amazed at being able…

  • Parque Itchimbía

    Quito, Ecuador was even better than we expected

    Quito was not what we expected. It was, in so many ways, so much more. We were anticipating a large city and it was. Also, we expected very temperate weather – and it was. We also were anticipating friendly and…