Sicily was Greece, only with richer soil and more sources of seafood and wild game. – Michael Bennett Visiting Syracuse was like being transported to a Greek isle. Arriving in Sicily during the 8th century BC, Greeks brought democracy and Hellenic culture to the island along with their mythology, fishing techniques and a distinct ‘doric … More Finding ancient Greece in Italy and a whole lot more
It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot, and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade. – Charles Dickens, Great Expectations Another month has come and gone, and it’s now officially spring. One quarter of the year is already behind us. Where … More What we’ve been up to – March 2026
In this noisy world there are two places where one may yet go to do some quiet soul searching. Museums and public libraries. – Alice Childress On a bus from Essaouira to Marrakech, Robie and I couldn’t help overhearing a frantic phone call from a fellow passenger to her travel agent. “The flight you booked … More Exploring London’s Best Museums for Art Lovers
How did it get so late so soon? – Dr. Seuss Welcome to the first in a new series of posts, one that will provide an overview of what we did the past month. Inside these articles Robie and I will relate recent travels, provide glimpses into destinations we plan to cover in later posts, … More What we did last month – January & February 2026
Don’t cry, Angelita. Tonight I’ll buy you a house, or I’ll dress you in mourning. – Manuel Benítez, “El Cordobés,” to his sister before his bullfighting premiere in Madrid The promise of a matador to his sister summarizes the high stakes game of fighting bulls on the world’s grandest stage – get rich or bleed … More Or I’ll Dress You in Mourning
He who has not seen Seville has not seen a marvel. – Anonymous After Reid finished her 500-mile journey along the Camino del Norte she needed some much-deserved downtime so we plotted a three-week stay in Andalucía split between hunting for free tapas in Granada and Seville, a city we hadn’t seen in more than … More Seville Cathedral and Real Alcazar gallery
The air soft as that of Seville in April, and so fragrant that it was delicious to breathe in. – Christopher Columbus At the end of the 15th century Seville was already known for its rich culture and dynamic history. Located 55 miles up the Guadalquivir River from the Atlantic, Seville was founded by Rome, … More Center of the world
Spain is love served on a plate. – Anonymous Blame it on Anthony Bourdain. When Robie and I saw a rerun of CNN’s Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown during a trip to Mykonos last December, it set the course for what we would do after the Camino. At the time we knew we were heading to … More In search of free tapas
Santiago is not the end of the Camino, but the beginning. – Paulo Coelho Though the Camino ends in Santiago de Compostela, the things we learn on the journey shouldn’t stop there. On the Camino – as in life – there are a few lessons to live by. Keep it simple, stupid. Life’s complicated enough. … More Lessons from the Camino
Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time. – Steven Wright For many the Camino ends in Finisterre, a three-day hike west of Santiago where views of the boundless North Atlantic give the cape its name as the End of the World. But the rightful terminus is in Santiago de Compostela. So why … More Santiago de Compostela
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