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6 Unique Things to Do in Lisbon, Portugal

Located in the western part of Iberian Peninsula, nestled along the Atlantic coast and Tagus River, the bustling capital of Portugal is considered to be among the most beautiful European capitals...

A Walking Tour of Lisbon, Portugal

Seeing Portugal from the sea is spectacular. We had sailed four days from Vigo, Spain and cruised into the heart of Lisbon. We moored at the Parque das Nações (park of the nations) Marina, which...

Phewa Lake: The Heart of Pokhara

Surrounded by lush green mountains, Phewa Lake is at the heart of Pokhara, one of Nepal's most vibrant cities. The second largest lake in Nepal is a sight to behold. If one side of the lake is...

UP Yours, Winter Sports Michigan

In Michigan's UP (Upper Peninsula) through January, snow totals have already eclipsed 150” and counting in Ishpeming and Marquette areas. During a recent post-holiday trip to our house in the Ish...

Messi’s Dream to Gaudí’s Soul — A Culer’s Pilgrimage Through Barcelona

I distinctly remember the moment the SNCF (TGV inOUI) train rolled out of Paris, slicing through the countryside toward Barcelona. For many, it would have been just another cross-border journey. For...

Where to Go in Utrecht with Kids

Utrecht is the fourth largest city in the Netherlands and offers lots of things to do and see when visiting with kids. We lived in Utrecht for a few years and, along with our children (two boys...