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…
Inventory of Books and Beds 2017
I started an annual inventory of books and bed a couple years ago to keep track of where I’ve been and what I’ve been reading. Now this series works as…
Jumping into Salta, Argentina
When you think of Argentina, chances are Salta isn’t the first city to come to mind. But this town of 620,000 is eager to change that, and they are on…
Getting to know Buenos Aires
Bits and bites at a time, we were introduced to great tastes of eclectic Buenos Aires and picked up on the city's personality and history. Our familiarity was enhanced through a low-key food tour with Say Hueque Tours, a tango session, and a fun wine tasting tour with Context Travel.
More than Malbec: A Wine Tour in Buenos Aires
Take a wine tour in Buenos Aires. Guide books, lengthy restaurant wine menus, and stumbling around on your own will only get you so far, especially when it comes to…
Tunica County and the Mississippi Delta Blues
On a road trip detour from Memphis, we were looking for the roots of the blues, the ghosts of the music makers, and the views from this southern section of U.S. Highway 61. We found conversation at the Tunica County Museum.
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…
