Andalusia Splendor
Walking an old Roman road and standing among the pillars in Cordoba bring the long history of Andalusia to life
Europe
We have just started traveling the countries in the European region. We move slowly but enjoy getting to know each country. Below we share more about the places we love along the way.
Exploring White Towns of Andalusia
The jagged limestone mountains of Andalucia hold a number of surprises for those new to the area. Narrow winding roads snake through the valleys and squeeze through villages on the steep hillsides. Towns and villages painted white appear sometimes perched on the peak of a mountain, other times they are nestled in a valley. Some …
Shades of Mallorca
Mallorca, Spain is an island in the Mediterranean Sea known for its pristine beaches, limestone cliffs, mountain villages, and stunning caves. It was the colors of the secluded coves that first drew me in, but there is much more to see. Shades of Blue The most striking views in Mallorca (also spelled Majorca in Anglicized …
Castles, Skye, and the Royal Mile
Edinburgh Castle sits 80 meters (260 ft) above Old Town Edinburgh on top of Castle Rock. Fortress walls encircle the edge of the imposing cliffs of this historic castle. The Royal Mile on the east is the only entry point. Edinburgh Our train passed under the shadow of a cliff as it entered Old Town Edinburgh. …
Spectacular Scotland
Fault lines, volcanoes, and glaciers all had a part in forming the stunning and varied landscape of Scotland. From moorlands and bogs to rolling hills and mountain peaks, it could take months to explore all that Scotland has to offer. History Written on the Mountains Solidified lava spewed from a massive, earth-changing volcanic explosion created …
Hadrian’s Wall – At The Edge of the Roman Empire
Long ago, a stone wall was built along the edge of the Roman empire to keep out the barbarians in the north. The year was AD 122 and Hadrian was the emperor. Romans called the north men “Barbarians” but that is the name the proud Romans gave to a people group that they could not …
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The People of Oxford
It’s the people we meet along the way that endears a place for us. The most stunning artwork of nature can bring us to tears with its overwhelming beauty, but joy-filled, kind individuals go with us when we leave. In Oxford, this is what we will remember most. The cover image above is of Kaz, …
Sweden, Land of Lagom
Sweden is quiet. The first thing I notice as we walk around the city of Stockholm is the calm streets, and in its suburbs, an occasional utter silence. When we moved on to the small town of Almhult, peaceful quiet seeped into the moments whispering about a life of calm, a lagom life. That is, …
What and Where are The Baltics?
Where are the Baltics and what is so cool about them? Could it be the “healing waters” or Baltic Amber? Maybe it is the Medieval towns and architecture.
Castles & Old Towns of Poland
The Medieval Town of Torun The Medieval town of Torun may be confined by space, fitting into approx. 1.5 sq kilometers, but time has expanded its breadth exhaling stories of bygone ages. Its walls are a portal to lives lived and life that continues through upheaval and peace from pestilence to health. It has risen …
