The Camino de Santiago: Walking Sticks
The debate about walking sticks: Do you absolutely need them? Probably not. Will they make the Camino de Santiago easier if you have them? Definitely yes.
Europe
The New Cathedral of Salamanca, Spain
The “New” Cathedral of Salamanca is, as the name suggests, one of the newer massive cathedrals of Spain. Begun in the early 1500s, it was not consecrated until 1733, over 200 years later.
The Cathedral of Toledo, Spain
As in most cities in Spain and Italy, the cathedral is the city center. The Cathedral of Toledo, Spain is no exception. Pretty much the entire city of Toledo, Spain is a Unesco World Heritage site.
2017: The Year in Photos
The past year was a bit strange for us as we traveled much less than we usually do. We made it to eight countries (not counting the U.S.) including only … Read more
Marais Mansions of Paris: A neighborhood walking tour
It’s not that the Marais neighborhood of Paris is new or anything. Its heyday was from the 16-18th Centuries. But for being so close to the main tourist routes of … Read more
Stay and Eat: Culinary Highlights of Brittany, France
Earlier this summer, we pedaled our way around the northern part of Brittany, France, on a self-guided tour designed by Exodus Travels. The experience–a first for us–was thoroughly enjoyable, and … Read more
Our First Bicycle Tour: Brittany Backroads
Note: In May, we took a week-long bicycling trip around the northern part of Brittany, France. We’d never done anything like this before; our only biking experience had been rides … Read more
Berlin Arts Walk with Context
A guided walking tour through Berlin’s Mitte neighborhood for a close look at the arts scene, complete with renovated factory buildings and contemporary art galleries.
The Holocaust Memorial, Berlin, Germany
The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe is the official name in English. It’s a beautifully somber sculpture of over 1300 concrete stelae set into an undulating ground of … Read more
What’s New in Florence Museums?
Changing exhibits, illuminated texts, mummy hands, and musical instruments are just some of our new discoveries in Florence. I never feel like I’ve seen it all, and I never feel like leaving this ever-evolving city.
