Discovering Germany: Cuxhaven-Home of the Mud
Cuxhaven lies along the German coast where the River Elbe meets the North Sea. In the far past, it was part of Hamburg, as the river Elbe flows through and is an integral part of…
Discovering Germany: Day Trips
Day trips are fairly common when I am in Germany. We both like to travel, and doing so on Saturday or Sunday breaks up the routine. So climb aboard and accompany us on our day…
Portugal: Tavira & Loule-A Taste of the Algarve
After much deliberation, we decide to make day trips to Tavira and Loule from Faro. They are each within a 30-minute radius of Faro. Loule is the most populous (72,000 to 26,000 inhabitants)of the two,…
Portugal: Faro-Bones, Azulejos,& Birds
Faro lies about 55-60 miles southeast of Lagos, and it has over double the population. Not only is it bigger than Lagos, but it serves as the governmental and regional hub of the Algarve region…
Portugal: Sagres & The End of the World
Many people come to this part of Portugal mainly to see the sites at Sagres. We are no different; so, one day, we catch the bus from Lagos to Sagres. Outwards, it takes about an…
Portugal: Lagos-Portugal’s Party Town
As a Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa, I had naturally heard of and been to Lagos, Nigeria; but I had never heard of Lagos, Portugal. Of course, the latter came first and the African…
Portugal: Sintra’s Pena Palace-King Ferdinand’s Dream
The castle that we REALLY want to visit in Portugal is Pena Palace in the town of Sintra. Created in the mid-19th century as a summer palace for the Portuguese royals, it also serves as…
Portugal: Lisbon-The City of Seven Hills
I've traveled to about 100 countries, but I had never been to Portugal. When my girlfriend suggested that we take a vacation there, I jumped at the chance; and, as we were already in Germany,…
Traveling in Germany: Spiekeroog-The Rainbow Island
I'm not the only one who likes to travel. My girlfriend (who I met in Colombia, South America) does too. When she can't get away for a very long time, or her resources are low,…
Discovering New England: Boston’s Emerald Necklace & Other Attractions
Of course, Boston has attractions other than the Freedom Trail. There are sites and green areas both inside and outside the city to be enjoyed. Fenway Park For instance, right below our hotel room runs…