Retiree on the Road – Ireland 2023 – Moving Along…Cork, Cobh, Kinsale, and Travelling by Bus in Ireland
by We were in Waterford, but I really did not see enough of it to pass comment or provide any interesting information about the town. A …
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Retiree on the Road – Ireland 2023 – First Up … Howth, Kilkenny, and Tips For Travelling by Train in Ireland
We have kicked off this month-long journey by spending a couple of days in Dublin, but we are primarily interested in wandering around the country …
Retiree on the Road – Ireland 2023 – Day 1 – Tasks and Activities on the First Day of Any Trip
Sláinte! As I write this, we have been in Dublin for 24 hours, having arrived yesterday morning at 5:00 AM – yes, definitely not the …
What Sort of Traveller Are You?… I am a “Flâneur” and a “Coureur des Bois” … Well, Amongst Other Things
If you are a regular reader, you will know that the Love-goddess and I do a lot of international travel, and I mean a lot. …
Spain’s Most Interesting History…When the Moors Ruled in Europe…The Video
Honestly, this piece is just an attempt on my part to get you to watch this interesting video about the period of Moorish rule in …
Wintering in Spain 2023 – Nerja #10 – Restaurants in Nerja We Enjoyed
If someone were to ask me what my favourite restaurants were on the Costa del Sol, I would probably identify ones located in Nerja. And …
Wintering in Spain 2023 – Nerja #9 – The “Stuff” You Need to Know…Part 3 (Patio Life, Shopping, and “Other Stuff”)
Well, we are now home and finally over our jetlag.… which was a rough one. I once heard that the rule of thumb for jetlag …
In the Camera’s Eye … Lisbon’s “Time Out Market”
Now on our way home from wintering in Spain… several more articles to come about that though … we are having a little vacation time …
Wintering in Spain 2023 – Nerja #8 – The “Stuff” You Need to Know…Part 2 (Grocery Shopping, Beverages, One Particular Type of Restaurant, Services)
I want to spend some time focusing now on some of the more day-to-day aspects of spending the winter in Nerja. Mundane things like grocery …
Wintering in Spain 2023 – Nerja #7 – The “Stuff” You Need to Know…Part 1 (Attractions & Culture)
Now that we have been here close to two months, I feel I have scoured the town and come up with a reasonable understanding of …