Our Porto hotel has by far been our favorite. It was very nice, excellent customer service and we LOVED the location. I mean, in reality it was Chris and his research into the hotels that allowed us to have such great stays. We had a patio off our room, robes, a great bathroom - it... Continue Reading →
More bones, duh!
We got up earlier than breakfast today so we could walk around town since we didnt get here until basically it was closed for the night yesterday. On our way out we asked to move breakfast to 10 so we could stop at the bone church (wooohoo) BEFORE we ate. They had an opening, so... Continue Reading →
From Lisbon to Faro
Today we left Lisbon, but not before checking out the last two things on our to do list: the oldest bookshop in the world and the Cathedral (Se Cathedral). We first headed to the bookstore that opened at 9am. Google told us it would take about 10 minutes, so we went walking. Of course, its... Continue Reading →
The most beautiful gem
Friday, August 16 I slept in today because I was so exhausted from yesterday. Its crazy how traveling can where you out – even though I am just sitting there on a train watching my tablet. I need to get better at wearing my blue light glasses, because it really does help. The cleaning lady... Continue Reading →
France and clean underpants
Tuesday, August 13th Today I got up and headed over to Saint Michel square where I was meeting my free walking tour. I got there about 20 minutes early and there was no one there - the guides showed up about 15 minutes before the start and all of a sudden there were warms of... Continue Reading →
Luxembourg….er; France
Monday, August 12 I arrived in Luxembourg after a nice relaxing train ride. This is one I had to buy because they didnt have any more Eurail spots. I got off the train and found the left luggage place - $5 a piece - but better than lugging around my backpack and duffel all day.... Continue Reading →
Den Haag…another day with no joke
Sunday August 11 – Den Haag I slept in again today – my back was hunting again – but I had looked yesterday and almost everything was closed until noon today, so there was no reason to rush out of the house. I love taking walking tours and recommend them to anyone traveling. Usually it... Continue Reading →
Den Haag – The Hague….
Saturday, August 10 I was so tired from traveling that I slept in until about 9am! It was wonderful actually, minus the fact that my back always hurts when I sleep that long. I decided to get ready for the day so I can catch my train to Amsterdam. I always wonder how older people... Continue Reading →
Show me the way OUT of San Jose
Thursday, August 8 – Friday, August 9 I worked today before my 8pm flight – but didn’t walk enough and when you are going to be stuck on a plane for 10+ hours, getting in your steps becomes very important. So after my very slow (not just because of traffic, but because my driver really... Continue Reading →
Money, Money, Money
Cash/Debit As an inexperienced traveler - my dad helped me order Euro before I left on my first international trip. I thought - this is great, I have what I need to get by on this trip. I thought € 200 was the perfect amount of money for a month long trip in Greece and... Continue Reading →