Some of our favorite Trams in Europe (Video)
Some of our favorite Trams in Europe (Video) One of the things that’s quintessentially European to me is taking a tram. I love it. It’s both a way to get oriented with a place as well as seeing …
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Why are Expats so darn Angry?
Why are Expats so darn Angry? It always amazes me how nasty expats can be. We’ve encountered it many times in the past, usually on travel forums when researching a place (we’ve previously found …
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 …