Sssssh….ZAVIAL…IT’S A SECRET
This is one of those places we kinda hesitate to tell anyone about for fear it will be overrun next time we visit. Located about 15 minutes east of Sagres […]
Category Archives: Europe
Rental Cars – go local
There is always so much choice when it comes to renting a car on holidays. Many people prefer to organise this with the established rental car companies before they leave […]
Europeans even take Supermarket shopping serious…
When arriving in a country for the first time, I always spend an hour browsing in a supermarket. Yes, I know it sounds a little strange (and Michelle finds it […]
“$2 buck chuck” it’s not; Dona Carla you are beautiful
The variety of grape styles in Portugal is bewildering and they blend everything with everything. Strange red varieties to us such as Aragonez, Alfrocheiro, Alicante Bouschet, Moneto and Trincadeira thrive […]
Not your typical Italian Farm House
Take it from me, Tuscany is a little overrated! If you want the true Italian ‘country experience’ you see in images or those whimsical films, Umbria is where it’s at! […]
Tapas-ing our way ’round Seville
A few people told us we were crazy heading to Seville in summer. We were to be undeterred. Sure, the 43 degree days made it a tad challenging to wander […]
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