Travel to Paris in the Fall
Travel to Paris in the fall when there are less tourists and it’s easier to get into museums and other places. Consider the shorter days and plan your trip to Paris accordingly. Shorter lunches, longer dinners! Enjoy the concerts in the evenings. When you travel to Paris in the fall you will enjoy the cooler weather, have more energy for long walks and the lines anywhere are smaller. Win! Win! I think I will keep aiming for Paris in the fall!
5 Fantastic reasons to hire a private travel guide
Table of Contents The benefits of a private travel guide A private guide is the best idea! Customize your trip Design and organize a tour around your hobby Avoid getting lost and losing precious time Have a local support system Book tickets Miriam and I at the Shakespeare Bookstore in Paris My Experience with private […]
Is it time for your trip to Paris Photo?
Table of Contents Add spice to your life and get ready for a trip to Paris! Do you need an excuse to travel? Photo Paris is one of the best photo fairs in the world and it has been on my mind for years! If you are a photo lover, a hobbyist, a retired amazing […]
Does the new over 50 solo traveler want more adventure?
Table of Contents A fun guide for the curious and adventurous over 50 solo traveler Traveling solo as a woman over 50 has changed. It’s no longer just about checking off destinations—it’s about meaningful experiences. Women want to connect with others, learn new things, and enjoy a trip at a comfortable pace. Photo by Marguerite […]
Lisbon’s Street Art Scene
Table of Contents Lisbon’s Street Art Culture Street art is a democratic type of art- Art for everyone by anyone. It used to be anonymous, but now you can see the artist’s Instagram handle at the bottom of most paintings. Many street artists sell their works in fairs, galleries and some, like Bansky, have successful […]
Portugal’s Ancient Secrets: Touching Time at the Megalithic Stones
Home Table of Contents Megalithic Stones in Portugal Chasing Stones: A Road Trip to Portugal’s Megalithic Past My fascination with giant stones began early. As a child, I read the Asterix comics, where Obelix—strong, stubborn, and always carrying a menhir—sparked something in me. It wasn’t just the humor or the drawings. It was the stones. […]
How I went back in time: A medieval tale
Home Table of Contents Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in medieval times? I have romantic ideas of isolated tiny towns on the hills surrounded by animals. A fun but quiet village life. Good food. Age-old traditions. And lots of beauty. Monsanto village is in Idanha-a-Nova on top of a very […]
Why You Should Visit Isle of Arran
Home Table of Contents My Scottish Adventures Portland, Oregan taught me to love being out during the cold and windy days, and Edinburgh taught me to laugh at the rain. Once you learn how to love wet days, nothing can stop you! I go back to Scotland whenever I can. Do you have a place […]
São Lourenço do Barrocal: Best hotel in the Alentejo!
Home Table of Contents Getting away from it all in the middle of Portugal São Lourenço do Barrocal is a beautiful family-owned boutique hotel in Reguengos de Monsaraz in Alentejo, Portugal. The hotel is inside a farm. It’s surrounded by rolling hills, near medieval cities and, mysterious megaliths. And did you know this region in […]
Embroidery: Portugal’s beautiful tradition from the north of the country
Home Table of Contents Northern Portuguese embroidery Nothing says nostalgia, cozy and warmth like embroidery! It’s a disappearing art and it’s admired for it’s delicate hand work and beautiful colors. Something to cherish. I love it. When I was a lot younger I remember going to people’s homes and seeing little squares of embroidery […]