A little imagination goes a long way in Fez. – Tahir Shah Authors’ note: This post follows Reid’s travels in Morocco during college. The country, so vivid and exotic was unlike any she’d seen before. Mesmerized, she vowed to return but it would take nearly four decades before she rediscovered this wonderful country. Before delving … More Morocco impressions – mysterious Fez
Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us. – Hal Borland 2025 marks the end of our first full year as roving retirees, and Robie and I learned a lot in the past twelve months. We learned that seven months … More Welcome 2026!
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
Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore. – Dorothy, The Wizard of Oz This week’s post comes from Robie. After writing a few articles while I was on the Camino, several people asked to hear more from him, and I wholeheartedly agree. -Reid Hi, Robie here. When I talk to friends back home some … More How to watch your favorite movies and TV shows around 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
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?
Simple ingredients prepared in a simple way – the best way to take everyday cooking to a higher level. – Jose Andres In a post about budgeting for long-term travel in retirement, Robie and I mentioned how having a few items in the pantry along with a rolodex of quick and easy recipes helps us … More Lunchtime Poll: What’s your best go-to meal in a snap?
Any Portuguese town looks like bride’s finery – something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. – Mary McCarthy Hello, Robie once again. I am happy to report that Reid has completed the Camino del Norte and is currently working on new articles for the website. While she is resting and writing I’m bringing … More Portugal: The Sixty-Fifth Country
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
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