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Our first day in Stockholm

2024-01-25 by Mike
Stockholm waterfront along the Strandvägen.

This week we’re giving you a backstage look at our creative process as we compile our notes about our trip to Stockholm.

Categories Food, Sweden, Travel Tags Stockholm 25 Comments

The Cold and Damp

2024-01-122024-01-08 by Mike
A two lane road, bordered by trees, all covered with fog.

Winter in Portugal is sort of cold and very damp. How we deal with it. Also, some reflections on living privileged lives.

Categories Portugal, US Citizens Abroad Tags Lisbon 20 Comments

The Holidays Are Illuminated – Part 2

2023-12-222023-12-22 by Mike
Lighted stars in Coimbra, Portugal, December, 2023.

Again this year we enjoyed getting out to see the Christmas lights and decorations in Lisbon, Coimbra, Nazaré, Caldas da Rainha, and Obidos.

Categories Portugal Tags Coimbra, Lisbon, Nazare, Obidos 19 Comments

Inside the walls – 48 hours in Lucca

2023-12-242023-11-08 by Mike
A section of the wall at Lucca.

We’ve got a secret We really don’t want to tell you about Lucca, Italy. Because if we do, then you might go there and fall in love with it like …

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Categories Italy, Travel Tags Italy, Lucca 12 Comments

The Leaning Tower of Pisa after dark

2023-10-252023-10-24 by Mike
The Cathedral of Pisa and the Leaning Tower at night.

During an overnight stay in Pisa we visited the Piazza dei Miracoli and made some new memories about the Leaning Tower.

Categories Italy, Travel Tags Pisa 13 Comments

Living Between the Campos, Part 2

2023-10-09 by Mike
Large old trees drawf a person in the Jardim Mário Soares, Lisbon.

Campo Grande (the big field) is one of the largest public parks in Lisbon. It’s in our neighborhood and we’re proud to show you around!

Categories Portugal Tags Lisbon 2 Comments

Living Between the Campos, Part 1

2023-09-302023-09-29 by Mike
An old photograph of the Praça de Touros do Campo Pequeno (Campo Pequeno Bullring), around 1892 when it first opened.

The Campo Pequeno arena is a unique part of our neighborhood. We look at its history and how it has adapted to the 21st century.

Categories Portugal Tags Lisbon 10 Comments

In the Field of the Martyrs

2023-09-152023-09-15 by Mike
The monument to Dr. Souza Martins in the Campo dos Mártires da Pátria in Lisbon.

Our visit to the Campo dos Mártires da Pátria (Field of the Martyrs to the Fatherland) in Lisbon taught us more Portuguese history.

Categories Portugal Tags Lisbon 2 Comments

Travel tips – No more wobbly tables

2023-09-06 by Mike
A small doorstop wedged under the leg of an outdoor table.

Here’s a simple and cheap way to solve a common travel problem – wobbly tables in restaurants.

Categories Travel Tips

Travel tips – Invest in a good guidebook

2023-09-05 by Mike
A copy of Rick Steves' Travel Guide to Portugal sitting next to some pastries and coffee at a café in Porto.

A good travel guidebook is an indispensable aid when you’re traveling to a new place.

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