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Exploring The Castle of the Moors-Sintra, Portugal
The Castle of the Moors in Sintra, Portugal was tops on our list and we were very excited to be checking this out. We took a private tour that included the Moors Castle and Pena Palace. I’ll be writing about Pena Palace in my next post. The tour also included stopping for lunch and driving…
Kayaking to Benagil Caves, Portugal
One of the highlights during our trip to Portugal in May 2024 was our Kayaking tour to the Benagil Caves. I am not the strongest Kayaker but held my own and had a fantastic time. If you are in the Algarve area, this is the top activity I would recommend. My photos are not terrific…
Climbing Around the Algar Seco-Carvoeiro, Portugal
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…
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…
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…
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…
Fourteen Awesome Short Hikes in Crete, Greece
Crete is a wonderful island in Greece for hiking and here are fourteen short hikes we enjoyed over the last few years. Although short is subjective, these are of varying lengths up to approximately 2.5 miles. When most people think of hiking in Greece, especially Crete, Samaria Gorge is by far the most well known…