Category: Travels
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The Sweet Feast Lisbon Offered
In Portuguese the word to eat is “comer”. Growing up my mother made a few Portuguese dishes but mostly they were desserts so the first thing we did when we arrived in Lisbon was to go to a bakery, and…
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Ginjinha Espinheira Bar in Lisbon
Whenever French Husband and I travel it is usually a last minute decision (since we both work from home and the internet is our office desk freedom to do so is easier), with next to zero preparation, and…
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Lisbon Tiles of Love
"Elaborately-painted Portuguese tiles called azulejos, fell out of favor in the early 20th Century. But Lisbon today is embracing the art in its murals, museums and metro stations. Azulejos first came to Portugal in the 15th Century, when parts of the…
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Sanremo for the Day
We went to Sanremo to the market, but when we arrived it had been canceled as they expected bad weather. The sky was blue, the day perfect in every way and the market was nevertheless canceled as it…
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Last Weekend in Ardeche
There is something tangibly romantic about driving around lavender fields in a classic French vintage car. Arnelle and I went around Ardeche's back-back roads, where she lives part of the year. We gleaned the orchards for apricots too.…
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Why I Travel
The words on the letter say, "Big Kisses." Chelsea is back from Bangladesh, and if anything, she is deeper and more beautiful than ever. I am amazed by her depth, kindness, and generous spirit. I am grateful to be…
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