Viking River Cruise
River cruising in Europe is a smooth sailing experience with amazing close-up views of cities, villages, castles, vineyards, and countryside. Being on the water is calming and peaceful. River lock systems are engineering marvels to experience as you sail. Docking on the river’s edge provides easy access to your destination city. Why River Cruise: I’ve […]
Madeira, Portugal
Madeira, (off the west coast of northern Africa) an autonomous island of Portugal is the Hawaii of Europe. The volcanic island with its pebbled beaches, public access to sea swimming from platforms or walled in sea is a destination inspiring adventure. The high terraced farmed cliffs, fishing villages, hiking trails, waterfalls, green rugged terrain with […]
Pacific Coast Highway 1, California
Half Moon Bay to Monterey Pacific Coast Highway 1 Visiting the San Francisco Bay Area, or living in the Bay, a must drive is at least part of the Pacific Coast Highway 1. Much of the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) winds next to a cliff right on the Pacific Ocean. Breathtaking views and beach access […]
Traveling During Low Season, Portugal
Nazare, Portugal in February: The beach and back streets are empty, and the beauty remains! Nazare, Portugal is an easy 90-minute highway drive from Lisbon. We arrived in Lisbon for a five-day free stop-over on a flight from London to San Francisco offered by TAP airlines. The Star Inn Lisbon Airport hotel (with free breakfast) […]
Costa Rica Adventure
Put Costa Rica on your bucket list (more than once). Costa Rica is a very small country in Central America with so much adventure! Zipline, white water raft, hike, visit plantations and national parks. swim in the ocean, sit on a beautiful beach and… witness so much wildlife! Experience the beautiful culture of Costa Rica! […]