Even from the windows of the train, we knew we were in for something magical, but we couldn’t have imagined just how amazing a day in Sintra was going to be.
Airport Taxi Scam
In our travels, we’ve been very fortunate so far to not have been scammed or robbed. We did lose $20 in Jamaica, but it was just a dumb mistake on my part. However, while in Paris, we got taken for a ride, caught up in a taxi scam. Airport taxi scams are actually quite common […]
Tips For Visting Iceland
Oh my gosh! Iceland has always been on my bucket list, but honestly never thought it would happen. There are so many places to see in the world and Iceland I had read is quite expensive. Expensive has just never been a part of how we travel. BUT, an opportunity popped up to go on a […]
Beautiful Northern Lights of Iceland
To see the Northern Lights also known as the Aurora Borealis has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. While visiting the Alaskan Katmai grizzly bears we had hoped to see them then, but the clouds just would not cooperate. However our spur of the moment trip to Iceland fulfilled […]
What You Need To Know About WOW Airlines
We recently had the opportunity to go to Iceland with our daughter and her family. It was a short whirlwind of a trip, but Iceland is amazing. Anyways their trip was already planned and booked, so we just did what they did and they were flying WOW Air. WOW Airlines is a budget airline and the […]
Wine Tasting Around The World
There is something about wine tasting that is just so relaxing. Hmmm, wonder what it is? Better than going wine tasting at home, is wine tasting around the world. We have done some fabulous wine tasting with family and friends. Wine tasting in Africa, Mexico, and Portugal are 3 of our favorites. Wine Tasting in […]
Rainy Day in Venice
We only had 2 nights in Venice with one full day. We arrived in Venice by train at about 4 PM and the weather had been threatening rain all day. As we left the train station it struck me as I looked at the lovely canal in front of us…..you just don’t hail yourself a […]
Anti-Theft Travel Bags
Protecting your possessions while traveling is always a concern. It doesn’t have to deter you from traveling or relaxing. There are some great travel bags to keep your possessions secure while providing you with added peace of mind. As travelers, we seem to kind of stand out. I don’t know, maybe it’s the backpack and […]
Travel Abroad On The Cheap
Many don’t travel abroad because they think they can’t afford it. Let me tell you that travel abroad on the cheap can be a reality for everyone. There really is a way to do it for almost every budget. You don’t have to be rich to travel, we certainly aren’t. If we can do it, […]
Portugal In Two Weeks
Portugal is a very small country. It is smaller than a few states in the USA. Size isn’t everything, because there is so much to see in Portugal in two weeks. We flew into Porto and rented a little car. Our stay in Portugal was going to be a road trip. Our first of it’s […]