Sep 28, 2021 | Hiking in Slovenia, Travel Slovenia
The more I travel around Europe, the more Camino routes I find. I already know about the most popular routes, including the French Route and the Portuguese Way. But there are lots of lesser known routes which also all lead to Santiago de Compostela. Now that I know...
Sep 9, 2021 | Hiking in Ireland, Travel Ireland
In August 2021, my husband Daniel and I spent a month touring Ireland in search of beautiful destinations. We saw countless jaw-dropping locations – from the famous Cliffs of Moher and the spectacular Aran Islands to the towering Slieve League Cliffs in County...
Sep 7, 2021 | Announcements, Hiking in Portugal
Dear readers, I’m excited to announce my upcoming walk of the Camino de Santiago via the Portuguese Way (Portuguese Camino or Camino Portugués) – AGAIN! I hope to begin my pilgrimage in late September 2021 and finish in early October. The Camino de...
Sep 2, 2021 | Hiking in Ireland, Travel Ireland
It’s hard to think of a more quintessential Irish location than the Cliffs of Moher. Rising to a height of 702 feet (214 meters) above sea level, these jaw-dropping cliffs are among the most visited tourist sites in all of Ireland. They have also served as a...
Aug 29, 2021 | Travel Ireland
A trio of islands off of Ireland’s west coast, the Aran Islands harken back to an earlier way of life. These picturesque isles feature windswept cliffs, an abundance of sheep, and green pastures separated by meandering stone fences. Or, at least that’s how...
Aug 21, 2021 | Travel Ireland
Donegal is a wild and beautiful county in the northwestern corner of Ireland. The area is known for its spectacularly rugged coastline along the famous Wild Atlantic Way as well as a large Irish-speaking population. It is also home to Slieve League, a massive wall of...
Aug 11, 2021 | Hiking in Ireland, Travel Ireland
During a visit to Dublin in July 2021, I took a day trip to the charming seaside village of Howth. While I was there, I decided to stretch my legs and take a stroll along the renowned Howth Cliff Walk. As the name suggests, the path hugs the cliffs near Howth and...
Aug 6, 2021 | Hiking in Portugal, Travel Portugal
If you’re looking for amazing hiking trails near Lisbon, you can’t go wrong with Sintra. Located only 40 minutes away from Portugal’s capital city, Sintra is nestled in the Serra de Sintra mountain range in the stunning Sintra-Cascais Natural Park....
Jul 28, 2021 | Travel Portugal
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world with no shortage of amazing things to see. From the charming streets of the Alfama neighborhood to the picturesque Bélem Tower, there are plenty of attractions to fill a 4-day itinerary. The city’s long and...
Jul 15, 2021 | Coronavirus Travel, Travel Portugal
On June 15, 2021, Portugal finally re-opened its doors to non-essential travel for Americans. My husband Daniel and I booked our tickets to Lisbon the very next day. Lisbon has been on our bucket list for a long time. In fact, we were about to head to Lisbon when the...
