Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
Busking - the act of performing in public places for tips, has been around for centuries and includes not just musicians, but all types of performers. The term busking was first used in the mid 1800s in the UK. It is believed to have come from the Indo-European word bhudh-skō, meaning to win or conquer.... Continue Reading →
It seems that the more places I see and experience, the bigger I realize the world to be. The more I become aware of, the more I realize how relatively little I know of it, how many places I have still to go, how much more there is to learn. Anthony Bourdain Canyonlands National Park,... Continue Reading →
Most people come to Peñíscola for the beaches, but there are many other activities and sights to see including Castillo de Peñíscola aka Castillo de Papa Luna. Located at the top of the highest point in the area, it’s quite impressive to see. Construction began in 1294 by the Knights Templar on the remains of... Continue Reading →
I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move; to feel the needs and hitches of our life more nearly; to come down off this feather-bed of civilization, and to find the globe granite underfoot and strewn with cutting flint. Robert Louis Stevenson Peñíscola,... Continue Reading →
Old town Peñíscola, often referred to as the Gibraltar of Valencia was voted one of the most beautiful villages in Spain in 2013. With its white-washed buildings, vibrant blue and copper accents, it’s a beautiful and inviting place to linger. After entering through one of the three entrances, as you stroll through the maze of... Continue Reading →
Live life with no excuses, travel with no regret. Oscar Wilde Peñíscola, Spain
It feels surreal to live so close to Paris and to visit whenever we want. We drive 30 minutes to the local train station, park our car in the free, long-term parking lot, hop on a train, and two hours later we’re in the heart of Paris. Before heading to Spain we enjoyed a few... Continue Reading →
America is my country and Paris is my hometown. Gertrude Stein Paris, France
For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, getting away from the chill of winter to a warm, sunny destination is always a treat. And since it has been particularly cold here in Normandie, a break from the winter blues is much needed. We have had snow, freezing temperatures, and when it finally warmed up... Continue Reading →
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