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Speed travel – 6hrs in Lisbon We could not go to the Algarve without stretching to a trip to Lisbon, Portugal. We opted for a day trip that would mean a 2 and a half our drive, there and back, from Alvor. Indeed, it would be a whirlwind visit, allowing for 6hrs in Lisbon. Getting…
Time for a Sunny Break in the Algarve! People may think our life is one long holiday. Not so, and we needed a Sunny Break in the Algarve. Let us explain. Yes, it’s been a while! You could be forgiven if you thought we’d fallen off the edge of the planet! We departed from our…
Cooking on the road We all love a meal out. Indeed, travelling the world gives plenty of opportunity to taste what cuisine a county has to offer. However, not only can this be expensive when away for a long time, but we often loved to taste our own homely meals. Cooking on the road can…
Cartagena – Colombia – The walled city Cartagena – Colombia, is a port city on the country’s dreamy Caribbean coast. It is much busier than Santa Marta and has a bustling nightlife and tourist attractions. It is the fifth biggest city in Colombia. Most visitors come to see the historic 13km of centuries-old fortified stone…
Taganga – picturesque Caribbean bay Before we went to Palomino, we had taken a day trip from Santa Marta to Taganga and liked the chilled vibe so much, we decided to go and stay for a couple of weeks over my (Miko’s) birthday. Taganga has a relaxed Carribbean feel. It is a traditional, “sleepy” fishing…
Santa Marta – Colombian Caribbean. Back to the coast Santa Marta, Colombian Caribbean, is a city in the northern Colombian department of Magdalena. It has the most beautiful terrain and contrast between the beaches of the Caribbean sea and the white-peaked Sierra Nevada. This makes Santa Marta a must-see destination in the region. It certainly has…
Turtle Hatchery in Sayulita – when help is needed The Pacific coastline of Mexico is renowned as a place giant sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. Due to human encroachment and theft, kind souls have to give a protecting hand. We appreciated our experience with the local Turtle Hatchery in Sayulita. A…
Day of the Dead in Sayulita – Dia De Los Muertos El Día de los Muertos is a massive celebration in Mexico and is one holiday we couldn’t miss out on! Indeed, when Images popped into our minds, prior to our arrival in Mexico, many would have been of the sugar skull designs and…
Scratching under Sayulita’s surface To learn more about a place, it helps to stay a bit longer. Furthermore, if one visits multiple times then a diverse perspective can be had. In fact, living here through various seasons deepens the insight. For us, scratching under Sayulita’s surface is more possible due to the angles of approach…
Travel Decisions During Restrictions – Treading water in Mexico. Treading water keeps one afloat in the waters of life when travel decisions during restrictions have to be made. Existing in a space without really getting anywhere other than where a tide may drift. At the moment, it is difficult to comprehend the direction we…