How both our mothers inspired us to travel
Lissette and I have (and had) very different mothers. But both have – in very different ways – led to the travelling life we’ve had over the last 7 years. My mom (Trudi) I inherited the travel …
A Travel Agent’s guide to the Best of Spain
A Travel Agent’s guide to the Best of Spain. Our friend Anne has been a travel agent specializing in travel to Spain for the last 21 years. We decided to pick her mind on “the best” of Spain, …
April 20 Newsletter: the latest on visiting Spain in 2021. And other stuff…
The latest on visiting Spain in 2021 Coronavirus numbers have gone up here in Spain and many provinces have stepped up their restrictions, limiting movement between provinces and on the opening hours …
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, …