Our first two days on Hvar Island were stunning, absolutely clear blue skies and warm. Sadly on the third day of our week here the spring rains arrived Read more
A Wet Week in Hvar
Author: Susan
Day trips from Split
We spent 12 relaxed days in Split, this gave us time to explore outside the city itself making day trips to 3 spectacular locations: Read more
Springtime in Split
Our time in Split, Croatia was like a spring garden awakening from a winter sleep. Umbrellas burst open, cafe doors were flung wide with tables spilling out into what were once quiet squares, Read more
The Walled City of Dubrovnik
We arrived in Croatia with great anticipation after glowing reports from everyone we talked to about how wonderful this country is. Our first stop was in the southern medieval city of Dubrovnik Read more
Segovia & Madrid, Spain
Leaving Salamanca for Madrid we took a detour through Segovia, on the recommendation of a friend. It was an amazing stop admiring the huge aqueduct Read more
Salamanca, Spain
We arrived in Salamanca late afternoon and by the time we got settled into our latest apartment we were rewarded with the above view from our dining room window. Read more
Porto, Portugal
Oporto, as many call this city, was our third and final stop in Portugal, a country we have enjoyed visiting and come to love. Our continued journey north took us from Lisbon along the western coast of Portugal Read more
Lisbon, Portugal
Our drive from Albufeira to Lisbon was easy on a wide and very empty toll highway. Surprisingly we encountered very little traffic until we reached the outskirts of Lisbon Read more