Our first introduction to the Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755 came not in Portugal but in Galway, Ireland, which felt its effects (tsunami). We read…
The Hilton Anatole in Dallas is a destination in itself. It’s our top pick for spending family time in Dallas. The main draw is its…
Bookshop hopping on a hot and humid summer day in Florida? Yes, please. We spent a day in Historic Downtown Sanford doing exactly that (and…
There are hotels you stay at once, and there are hotels you return to. The Emerald House Lisbon is firmly in the second category (for…
There are so many things to see in Ireland, and even more “Best Places” lists, many proclaiming their own perfection. If a mere mortal can’t…
If a friend called me and said they’d just booked a trip to Porto, the first thing I’d say is: know what matters to you…
Chris and I lived in Portugal for over a year and a half. First in the Algarve, then in Porto. We lost count of how…
Life is short, so I have decided to live out part of my dream existence by going on monthly literary dates. This month’s date: Valley…
When a friend tells me they’re going to Portugal and asks for my Portugal travel tips, an hour passes by before I take a breath.…
During five days in Northern Ireland, you can drink an Old Fashioned in a snug that has outlasted bombs and wars and the turn of…