Before coming to Lisbon, I’d read that one of the favorite takeout foods in Portugal is Piri-Piri Chicken. When we travel, we frequently end up eating takeout in the evenings. Regular readers know that Mrs. TT…
Óbidos Portugal is a beautifully preserved medieval village located just one hour north of Lisbon. A castle, a fortified city wall, a quaint village of small houses and cobblestone streets, churches scattered throughout. It’s everything you…
I’m evolving as a traveler. My 7-10 day whirlwind trips of the past have been replaced by more enriching journeys of a month or more. So-called slow travel. During 2022, we took three different month-long trips to…
2022 was the greatest year of travel I’ve ever had. My retirement late last year allowed me the opportunity to pursue my lifelong passion for travel in a way that I’ve never been able to. Slower…
I was surprised by how much I loved Athens Greece. Travelers to Greece easily get distracted by the allure of the Greek Islands, so Athens can end up an afterthought on many Greece travel itineraries. But…
When you think about traveling to Greece, what comes to mind? Certainly Athens and all of its ancient wonders like the Parthenon. And absolutely the Greek Islands – names like Santorini and Mykonos often take the…