Slowing Down & Learning to Love Lisbon

I’ll probably mention this throughout my coverage of Portugal, mostly because I find it so strange, but until a few weeks ago I had never visited this small but fascinating country. I suppose by its

My Search to Discover Why Everyone Loves Lucca, Italy

There are certain places around the world that seem to be on every Must-Visit list, featured on TV shows and in movies and attract an unlikely high number of travel writers and bloggers. I’ve never

What Makes a Cruise on Portugal’s Douro River Unique

I’ve been on a number of river cruises over the years, mostly in Europe traveling along rivers in Hungary, Austria, and France to name a few. With these experiences under my belt, I thought I knew w

Portugal Highlights in 17 Photos

Post featuring my favorite images from Portugal.
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Highly Unlikely Romantic Spots Around The World

I don’t normally write holiday themed posts, but I felt particularly inspired this year so I thought I’d share some of my favorite romantic spots around the world that I almost guarantee aren’t

My Favorite Small Countries Worth a Long Visit

I like quirky places, destinations that are a little different or unusual and, in most cases, the world’s smallest countries all fall neatly into this category. Usually formed due to a complex and p

My Favorite Travel Experiences That You Probably Have Never Heard Of

One aspect of the travel experience that continuously amazes me is how much of an education it really is. I learn so much both about the destinations, and of course myself, whenever I leave home and a

Sailing on a Viking Douro River Cruise in Portugal: My Review

I’ve been on many cruises in all parts of the world, from an expeditionary cruise in Antarctica to a river cruise in Myanmar. When both ocean and river cruises are combined though, I have sailed wit