Celebrating 10 years of “retirement”
Celebrating 10 years of “retirement” For 20 years I worked for a major Canadian exporter, working my way from being Chief Accountant to Controller to Chief Financial Officer. It was a great job in a …
5 great places to visit in Germany (that few people know about)
5 great places to visit in Germany (that few people know about) Germany is one of our favorite countries. I’m lucky – my mother is German and over the years I’ve travelled Germany with her and …
Is it Racist to ask someone where they’re (really) from?
Is it Racist to ask someone where they’re from? It happened when talking to one of our new neighbors in Spain. Looking at Lissette, she said it: “You’re American. But where are you really from?” …
16 Paradors to discover in Spain
16 Parador Hotels to discover in Spain Spain has something unique: state-owned hotels located in (mostly) historic buildings. All over Spain you can stay in old castles, monasteries, palaces and …
The latest on Covid in Spain – and on life on standby
The latest on Covid in Spain – and on life on standby February 28, 2021 News came out last week that Spain had 9,387 Covid deaths in February – the highest number of deaths since April of 2020. …
A Local’s Guide to San Francisco
A Local’s Guide to San Francisco More than 26 million visitors flock to San Francisco, California, each year and for good reason – the city offers an unbeatable combination of culture, …
5 Best Places to See in Moldova
5 Best Places to See in Moldova A small country wedged between Romania and Ukraine, Moldova is little-known to most people. It is this authenticity – as well as its beauty – that makes a visit to this …
What’s it like travelling full-time during the pandemic?
What’s it like travelling full-time during the pandemic? This post dates back to 2021 which seems like a long time ago. It’s not, but in a sense it feels like ages ago. It tells the story of …
Postcards from Around the World
Postcards from Around the World I’ve always collected postcards. When I first started travelling I would buy a postcard everyday. I used them as a diary, using postcards to keep track of where I …