During our 2024 trip to Portugal we stayed in Carvoeiro for a few nights which gave us time to explore the Algar Seco. The Algar Seco is an area along the southern coast in the Algarve area near the town of Carvoeiro. It is known for its unique rock formations that have been created by…
The Castle of Silves in Portugal
If you have been following me you have figured out we have fallen in love with castles during our May 2024 trip to Portugal and the Castle of Silves was no exception. The Castelo de Silves is considered one of the best preserved castles in Portugal and is also the largest in the Algarve. This…
Cromlech of Almendres-Portugal
One of the places we wanted to visit during our May 2024 trip to Portugal was the Cromlech of Almendres. The Cromlech is a prehistoric site containing just under 100 menhirs in a double circular formation, shaped a bit like a figure of eight. The stones were not all placed at the same time as…
Inside the Medieval Walls of Evora, Portugal (and the Chapel of Bones)
Inside the medieval walls of Evora, Portugal was on our must do visit list during our May 2024 trip. Evora is an inland city in Portugal which carries the distinction of an UNESCO World Heritage Centre whose town’s historic center is still partially enclosed by its 15th century medieval walls. History of Evora The history…
Arraiolos Castle-Arraiolos, Portugal
While driving to the city of Evora on our 2024 Portugal trip, we spotted a circular castle, high on a hill in the small town of Arraiolos. I asked Steve to pull over so I could snap a photo. I commented it was too bad the castle was on top of the hill as I…
Knights of the Templar Castle & Convent of Christ-Tomar, Portugal
The Knights of the Templar Castle and Convent of Christ in Tomar were a last minute addition during our May 2024 trip to Portugal. So glad we stopped here as it was one of our very favorite stops. To be walking where the Knights of the Templar once walked was quite an amazing feeling. This…
A Moliceiro Ride Through the Canals in Aveiro, Portugal
One of the many activities we were looking forward to in Portugal was a Moliceiro Ride through the canals of Aveiro. This is actually what brought us to Aveiro on our May 2024 trip. A Moliceiro is a traditional colorfully painted boat which transports people through the canals of Aveiro. It is a flat bottomed…
Exploring Obidos Portugal
After arriving by air in Portugal for our May 2024 trip, we rented a car and decided exploring the medieval town of Obidos would be our first adventure. The drive from Lisbon International Airport was uneventful and took about an hour. Location Obidos, Portugal, where our exploring began, is about an hour north of Lisbon…
Santorini Greece-On and Off the Beaten Path
Having traveled to Santorini, Greece various times since 2018, we have found some great places and activities on and off the beaten path. Santorini is so much more than Oia, Fira, and the Caldera. Santorini is known for its touristy busy vibe yet there are places you can visit that take you away from the…
2 Weeks in Greece-Delphi, Meteora, Corfu, Santorini, Athens
This 2 Week Greece Itinerary packed in a lot of sites and adventures as we explored Delphi, Meteora, Corfu, Santorini and Athens. This trip was from 2022 and being our fourth time traveling to Greece we were becoming more specific in what we wanted to see and do. In addition, planning a trip to Greece…
A Memorable Meal in Arachova, Greece-A Short Story
Our first day of our vacation to Greece in September 2022, we rented a car at the Athens airport and drove through the mainland to Arachova, where that evening, we enjoyed a wonderful meal. It was a nice drive and we were excited to be back in Greece.  Once in Arachova, everything was what…
Renting a Boat in Corfu-A Short Story
From the minute we found out about renting and commandeering a boat in Corfu, we knew it was exactly something we would love. Preplanning for a trip to Greece is part of the adventure. We planned our 2022 trip to Corfu around renting a boat on the NW coast of the island. After some research…
14 Day Greece Itinerary-Crete, Naxos, Santorini, Athens
For anyone who is planning a 14 day trip to Greece, this Itinerary showcases some great places on the islands of Crete, Naxos, Santorini and also the city of Athens. This was our third time traveling to Greece and the year was 2021. The trip had been planned for 2020 but we all know how…
A Trek Up and a Surprise Down Areopagus Hill, Athens
It was 2021 and we were in Athens. It wasn’t our first time to Athens so we were feeling pretty comfortable in the area. We purposely stay at Electra Palace in the Plaka so we have some familiarity. That being said, guidance was still needed to find some specific places. This trip I had decided…