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Where to Go in Portugal Itineraries If you want to see Portugal in all her glory, here are two favorite where to go in Portugal itineraries. You will travel to Portugal’s 3 top spots: Porto, Lisbon, and the Algarve where you’ll find many of Portugal’s most immersive and best experiences.  With Porto in the north, […]

Do you want to see which of Spain’s Andalusian coastal towns appeal to you – for a visit or for retirement?  If so, you have 15 glorious seaside spots on Spain’s Costa del Sol to pick from. Since I may live or retire on Spain’s Costa del Sol someday, I decided to pick lovely Estepona […]

Knowing that Lyon is France’s renowned food capital, I desperately wanted to eat like a local in Lyon as much as possible.  And, I also wanted to explore Lyon’s lesser known side to learn about her rich historic past dating back to Roman times. I had only 2 days to visit Lyon after just spending […]

Now may be the very best time to visit Southwest France lesser known places. Like many return visitors to France, perhaps you’ve already enjoyed Paris’ magic, Provence’s charm and the Riviera’s paradise.  But now you’re wondering … Where to go now? That was me a few months ago.    Beyond France’s wildly popular attractions, I […]

Before sitting down to plan a South of France trip, I thought I knew France.  In fact, I was certain that I did.  After all, I studied in Tours in the Loire Valley, lived in Nice on the Riviera, vacationed in Provence and worked in and out of Paris for 10 years.  Boy, was I […]

In the past, the French Riviera was considered a beautiful seaside playground only for the rich and famous and glamorous movie stars. But today, it’s possible to live or retire on the French Riviera affordably. While visiting the Cote d’Azur on business over a span of 15 years, I grew to love some of the […]

Like so many of us from the Baby Boomer generation, international travel has become a top priority of mine.  In fact, I may even want to eventually live or retire overseas part-time.  So the question is …  how do you live or retire overseas, part-time or full, if you’re not yet retired or if you […]

Popular with many solo female travelers in Europe, these eight cities enjoy top rankings for solo female travel in Europe.  I’ve stayed in all eight of them because each one meets my travel lifestyle preferences and  they are affordable.   The eight picture-postcard cities are very walkable, near water, filled with attractions, offer interesting cuisine, […]

At first glance, it didn’t occur to me that I might want to travel as a digital nomad in the Algarve.  After all, the beach-lined coastal Algarve is packed with luxury resorts for golfers and tourists, isn’t it?  Well, yes and no.  On my first day there, I quickly realized that the drop-dead gorgeous Algarve […]

Where to Home Base in Portugal – Lisbon or Cascais Beaches? Cascais is, hands down, my favorite day trip from Lisbon.  Just a short train ride west of the Capital, in Cascais you’ll find a charming fishing village, cafe-lined sandy beaches, picture-perfect ocean views, and a laid-back coastal vibe. Either place is fabulous as a […]