My new word for the summer
Mary has the writer’s chair this week. She has a story to tell about a French / Peruvian / Spanish word that brought her great joy.
ETIAS is coming…maybe
ETIAS, a new European travel authorization system, is slated to launch in 2024. We’ve got some info on how it could impact your travel plans.
Just Another August in Lisbon
August should be quiet in Lisbon, when many people are away. Not this year!
Our new TCTW travel guides
We’ve begun creating travel guides to help you make your trips to Portugal more enjoyable. We hope to see you soon!
Hiding Out on Hydra
We spent two relaxing days on the lovely island of Hydra, Greece. Plenty of good food, good wine, cats, and donkeys! Who knew?
Athens, Not So Much
Our trip to Athens didn’t go as we’d planned. A big setback on day 1; took the rest of the trip to recover.
The Flip Side of Patience
Patience is a virtue, but it takes more than waiting things out to get by in a foreign country. You gotta have some grit.
Our Quiosque Quest
We visited 10 quiosques (kiosks) in a week to sample the food and drinks you can find everywhere on the streets of Lisbon.
