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
Every hike feels like discovery. – Anonymous Traversing the Camino del Norte means crossing four distinct regions of northern Spain each with its own history, personality and cuisine. Basque Country (País Vasco) Beginning at the French border, the Camino del Norte starts in Basque Country where Spanish is the second language on signs and menus … More Four regions of the Camino del Norte
Anybody can make history; only a great man can write it. – Oscar Wilde You’re standing inside a church in a city that was once the capital of the Western Roman Empire, the Ostrogoth Kingdom and the Byzantine Empire. Today, this little-known town has eight UNESCO World Heritage sites featuring the best Byzantine art outside … More Where are you now?
The best Ferrari ever built is the next one. – Enzo Ferrari Hello, Robie here. I am filling in once again for Reid as she finishes her 500-mile journey along the path of St. James in northern Spain. She will arrive in Santiago de Compostela today and I am extremely excited to see my wife … More The Ferrari Museums of Italy
The Balkans are a region that produces more history than it can consume. – Winston Churchill For three decades Albania was the most isolated country in the world. While the nation has come a long way in a short amount of time, progress is slow and superstitions remain. After seven months in the country, Robie … More Stranger Things: Albania
The Creator made Italy by designs from Michelangelo. – Mark Twain Hello, Robie here. I’ll be doing a few posts while Reid is completing her journey along the path of St James in northern Spain, the Camino del Norte. She and her sister are doing well and should complete their five-hundred-mile trek in roughly the … More Off the Beaten Path in Northern Italy
If you’re in a bad mood, go for a walk. If you’re still in a bad mood, go for another walk. – Hippocrates As my sister and I make our way across northern Spain here’s a description of the countryside from a scouting trip Robie and I made to the region a few years … More Riding the rails beside the Camino del Norte
How can you govern a country which has 246 varieties of cheese? – French President Charles de Gaulle It’s no secret Robie and I love cheese. While we’ve learned to make queso with gouda and pinched pennies to splurge on American cheddar in Europe, we really miss the shelves of French bries and bleus, rows … More Top 10: Cheeses
I tried visiting Albania, But I couldn’t find it on the map. – Oscar Wilde The best thing about traveling around Europe is the rail system. It’s fast, scenic, affordable and easy. Unfortunately, it doesn’t extend into the Balkans. Except for a few rail lines in the north of the peninsula and sporadic connections in … More 10 Tips for traveling the Balkans by bus
Food is our common ground, a universal experience. – James Beard In Sarandё Robie and I had time to explore the city’s many hangouts. Arriving in January we found few dining options open in the off season. Come March places that had been closed since the holidays began welcoming customers as more restaurants reopened across … More Our top picks for the best places to eat in Sarandё (and a few to avoid)
Reid & Robie 